Directed Student Teaching Seminars
Teacher credential candidates are required to attend weekly synchronous seminars on the designated day and time. Candidates cannot be excused from attending Directed Student Teaching Seminars. These are an essential part of the Teacher Credentialing Program. During this time, students share and reflect on their experiences in the field. The main purpose is to prepare for students to assume responsibility in the classroom gradually and to become fully responsible for all teacher and school duties at the end of student teaching. Seminars also provide valuable guidance in regards to the edTPA and current resources. The seminar is conducted by the University Supervisor.
The following are some of the topics that will be covered in the Directed Student Teaching Seminar:
- The PLO’s and InTASC
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Children’s Rights
- Technology
- Parental Involvement
- Exit Criteria including the Institutional Recommendation
- The Teacher as a Professional