EDU470B — Student Teaching Traditional Emphasis
Student teaching in an elementary (K-8) classroom under the supervision of 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. Gradual release of responsibilities from the master teacher will be given to the student teacher throughout the semester, culminating in the student teacher demonstrating competencies across content areas offered during the school day. This course is considered a 12-week student teaching capstone field experience (60 school days). Prerequisite: Baccalaureate Degree and formal acceptance to the Central Arizona College state approved post-baccalaureate or bachelor's degree Educator Preparation Program or permission of Department or Division, and Capstone readiness approval are required before enrolling in this course. Traditional students will enroll in this course the final 12 weeks of the program. Traditional students will be placed in a K-8 classroom under the auspice of a mentorteacher. 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.