Pre-Clinical Experiences Pre-Student Teaching Experience Hours
The Secondary Education M.A.T. Program requires that a minimum of 105 clock hours of observation and/or Internship experiences be completed before Student Teaching. These classroom observations are designed to provide candidates with opportunities to develop and refine teaching skills. Most instructors require additional assignments related to these field experiences. Focusing observations on effective teaching strategies and taking thorough notes will enable the candidate to connect the field experiences to the topics of study within the course. Notes: • We incorporate observation hours into four of the courses that are required for licensure in Secondary Education. See the Course of Study chart above for courses requiring field experience hours. • Some schools will require a letter requesting permission to observe. This letter will be provided to you upon request. • When observing at various schools, candidates should remember they are guests in the school. Accordingly, candidates should: o Arrive at the scheduled time and check in at the front office o Observe dress codes and bring identification (Most schools require a driver’s license or state I.D.) o Bring copies of the criminal background check and TB test results, or have an electronic copy available. After completing hours at a school, candidates will record these hours electronically in SONIA . Specific directions about uploading the observations will be provided during your Methods and Practicum courses.
Candidates must complete their 105 preclinical experience hours prior to the completion of SEC 590. Completion of these hours is a PREREQUISITE to Student Teaching.
Please reference the OFE insert for all forms that need completion.
27 / Secondary Education MAT Handbook
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