Teacher_Education_Handbook

Field experience in advanced programs Initial Teacher Certification Candidates in the Master of Science in Secondary Education graduate degree program (post- baccalaureate teacher certification) participate in all field experiences required for initial teacher certification (pre-admission, PSTE, and STE). Advanced Programs for Certified Teachers Candidates in the Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction and Master of Science in Leadership participate in field experiences that require them to apply coursework and leadership in school district settings, analyze P-12 student learning, and reflect on their practice in the context of theories on teaching and learning.  Candidates, NSU faculty, and district mentors collaborate to design, implement, and evaluate projects related to leadership roles for which they are preparing. Roles and responsibilities Northern State University School of Education will:  Coordinate the Teacher Education Program, including research-based curriculum and instruction, professional education courses, and student teaching  Recommend for teaching those individuals demonstrating readiness to assume the responsibilities of a P-12 classroom teacher The Director of Field Experiences will:  Execute the policies and procedures of the school of education  Confirm the teacher candidates readiness for the teaching assignment  Assume responsibility for the placement of teacher candidates in cooperation with the administration of the cooperating school  Provide supervision throughout the Student Teaching Experience  Maintain communication with participating institutions, cooperating teachers, university supervisors and teacher candidates  Facilitate student teaching meetings and seminars and provide training for university supervisors and cooperating teachers  Check certification numbers for each cooperating teacher The University Supervisor will:  Provide orientation for cooperating teachers and teacher candidates  Observe the teacher candidate during the assignment and confer with both the teacher candidate and the cooperating teacher  Provide periodic progress reports for each observation