4 / MAT Elementary Education Handbook Program Policies ............................................................................................... 16 Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools and Coursework .......... 16 Paid Student Teaching Qualifications and Requirements ..............................17 Policy Regarding Extra Coursework During Clinical Experiences ..................17 Policy Regarding Physical Fitness ................................................................. 18 Policy Regarding Grades of “C” or Lower in Practicum Courses.................... 18 Policy Regarding Grades of “C” or Lower in Methods Courses....................... 18 Re-Entry Policy .............................................................................................. 19 Exception to MAT Policies ............................................................................. 19 NCE Academic Policy Committee...................................................................... 19 Diplomas and Graduation...................................................................................20 Concerns with Your MAT Program?...................................................................20 Course of Study..................................................................................................... 21 Preparing for Your Elementary Field Experiences................................................22 Pre-Clinical Experiences ...................................................................................22 Pre-Student Teaching Experience Hours ......................................................22 Competency Appraisals ....................................................................................23 Student Teaching Prerequisites........................................................................23 Student Teaching Field Experience ..................................................................25 ELE 590 Student Teaching Seminar Important information..........................25 Substitute Teaching During ELE 590 .............................................................26 Attendance Policy during ELE 590.................................................................26 Student Teaching Seminar Course: ELE 590 .................................................26 Evaluating Student Teaching Performance...................................................26 Guidelines for Submitting a Field Placement Application .................................27 Licensure .............................................................................................................. 27 Application for Licensure..................................................................................28 The Application .............................................................................................. 28 Illinois Licensure Tests......................................................................................28
Powered by FlippingBook