Overview

This section describes the supervised field experience assignment and lists the responsibilities of teacher credential candidates, Cooperating Teachers, University Supervisors, School Administrators and the College of Education at USU.  The supervised field experience practicum offers candidates an opportunity to practice and implement:

  • Educational theories learned in previous coursework and
  • The Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs) required by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

During the supervised field experience training, Cooperating Teachers and University Supervisors offer the candidates advice, suggestions, and counsel.  Both Cooperating Teachers and University Supervisors evaluate candidates on their performance throughout the field experience assignment.