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 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. 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 California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs) and the TPEs
edTPA
Classroom Management Techniques
Children’s Rights
Technology
Parental Involvement
The Teacher as a Professional
Finding Employment