EDU470A — Student Teaching Teacher in Residence (TIR) Emphasis
Student teaching in an elementary (K-8) classroom collaborating with a site-based colleague who has been determined to be a master teacher. This will include demonstration of skills in the following areas: principles of learning development, learning differences, learning environments, content knowledge, application of content, assessment, planning for instruction, instructional strategies, professional learning and ethical practice, and leadership and collaboration. This course is considered a 12-week student teaching capstone field experience for Teacher in Residence. Prerequisite: Baccalaureate Degree and formal acceptance to the Central Arizona College state approved post-baccalaureate Educator Preparation Program or permission of Department or Division, and Capstone readiness approval are required before enrolling in this course. Teacher in Residence (TIR) students will enroll in this course the final 12 weeks of the program. TIR students will already be placed in a K-8 classroom under a full-time teaching contract under the auspice of a mentorteacher. TIR teaching in the classroom will count as student teaching field experience. This is the capstone experience required by the post baccalaureate program and must be completed to be eligible for Institutional Recommendation for state teaching certification.