EDU 412 Middle Childhood Student Teaching
Provides the candidate the opportunity to gradually assume the role and responsibility of the classroom teacher in grades four through nine under the supervision of qualified school and University personnel. This experience allows the candidate pursuing the curriculum areas named in the middle childhood license to demonstrate the knowledge, dispositions, and skills of the entry-year teacher in the State of Ohio within the ten performance areas: subject matter, student learning, diversity of learners, planning instruction, instructional strategies, learning environment, communication, assessment, professional development, and student support. The student teacher is assigned for one semester on a full-time, all- day basis with supplemental conferences and seminars to provide reflection, analysis, and evaluation of the experience. Performance-based assessments adhering to CAEP Standards and Specialized Professional Associations (SPA) are required.