ECH 460 - Student Teaching and Seminar in Early Childhood Education K-3

Student teachers participate in a variety of supervised experiences in a school to enable them to synthesize educational theory and academic knowledge in K-3 classrooms. Following a school’s schedule and working with classroom teachers, their students and other school personnel, student teachers increase their responsibilities over time. The target is to assume a full teaching load including all of the non-teaching duties. Students participate in a weekly seminar during their student teaching experience. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail only

Prerequisite(s): A cumulative GPA of 2. 75 or higher; Candidacy; completion of all professional courses with a B- or higher with one exemption (not including practica); and pass the Praxis II Exam for the Education of Young Children at or above the level established by the State of Maine.

Credits: 16