EDU 113 Experiences in Secondary Ed
(Contact Hours: 3) This course will place the teacher candidate in structured educational clinical rotations under the supervision of qualified mentor teachers. This course meets once each week with a second day in off-campus field work. Teacher candidates will spend two hours per week in the field, visiting both middle school and high school classrooms in the public schools. Rotations will focus on the complex processes that encompass teaching and learning, focusing on effective practices to meet the needs of all students. Students will develop competence in classroom observation skills and effective communication strategies. It seeks to support and extend candidates' practical understanding and knowledge about teaching and learning in diverse educational settings, and to support the development of a professional identity through self-reflection. All students are required to complete the State of Michigan Central Registry Clearance Request for this course. An additional background check requested by our local public schools may be required as well. PREREQUISITE: Writing and Reading -- minimum benchmarks will be enforced.