4 / MAT Early Childhood 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.......................................................... 17 Policy Regarding Grades of “C” or Lower in Practicum Courses .................. 18 Policy Regarding Grades of “C” or Lower in Methods Courses..................... 18 Re-Entry and Re-Admission Policy ........................................................ 18 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 ECE Field Experiences...................................................... 21 Pre-Clinical Experiences .......................................................................... 22 Pre-Student Teaching Experience Hours ............................................... 22 Competency Appraisals ........................................................................ 23 Student Teaching Prerequisites................................................................ 23 Student Teaching Field Experience ........................................................... 24 ECE 590 STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR: Important information .................25 Substitute Teaching During ECE 590...................................................... 25 Attendance Policy during ECE 590 ........................................................ 25 Student Teaching Seminar Course: ECE 590........................................... 25 Evaluating Student Teaching Performance.............................................. 26 Guidelines for Submitting a Field Placement Application .............................. 26 Licensure ............................................................................................... 27 Application for Licensure........................................................................ 27 The Application ................................................................................ 27 Illinois Licensure Tests............................................................................ 28
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