class. It is recommended that candidates culminate their practicum by planning five sequential lessons and teaching 3-5 of these sequential lessons in at least one class. This course includes 40 hours of field experience (3 semester hours)
SEC 590A-F Student Teaching in Secondary Education This course combines a seminar with student teaching. The seminar supports candidates as they implement a variety of planning models, formative and summative assessments, and instructional strategies to support student learning consistent with professional and curriculum standards. Reflective practice in light of research and mentoring by seminar instructor, university supervisor, and mentor SEC MAT Candidate Handbook 2024-2025 14 teacher(s) drive candidate growth in professional decision-making and interaction with students, parents, school staff and seminar colleagues. School-based and seminar experiences result in candidates advancing their understanding of environments that encourage a community of all learners and collegial relationships in the school. This course is delivered in a blended format, with classes meeting 7 times on the designated NLU campus from 1:30-4:30 pm during the winter student teaching term. SEC 590A-F supports candidate efforts to meet licensure requirements. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MAT Secondary Education Program; RLP 540, EPS 511, CIL 505; grade of B or better in SPE 500, SEC 502, SEC 514, and SEC 581. Co-requisite(s): None. (6 semester hours) Preparing for Your SEC Field Experiences It's important for teacher candidates to know what is expected of them before they begin their clinical experiences because it provides clarity, fosters growth, and ultimately prepares you for a successful career in teaching.
TO DO ASAP:
1. Criminal Background Check 2. TB Test 3. Mandated Reporting Training
NLU requires all candidates in programs that include time spent in an Illinois school to have an Illinois State Police criminal background fingerprint check, a TB test, and a Certificate of Completion with the Department of Children and Family Services Mandated Reporter Training. Only teacher candidates with a) “no record,” b) a negative TB test, and c) a Certificate of Completion may be placed in a school. Refer to the Office of Field Experience Information Guide (Appendix C) for specific details and instructions regarding the 1. Criminal Background Check, 2. TB Test, and 3. Mandated Reporter Training
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