Candidates complete assignments for their curriculum courses and observe in a variety of school settings. The candidate gradually assumes responsibility for teaching all subjects and will complete 2 full days of planning and instruction. The college supervisor observes a minimum of 5 times during the semester. This is a 3-unit field experience.

Prerequisites

The candidate must have completed the following courses with a passing grade:

• MSTE 212 Learning and Development in a Multicultural Society
• MSTE 311 Introduction to Field Experience

Time requirements

The candidate is in a self-contained or CORE classroom for 18 weeks, 2 and 1/2 days a week.  The candidate is required to be in the classroom during the legal hours of the master teacher.

Observations

Candidates complete assignments for their curriculum courses and observe in a variety of school settings. The college supervisor observes a minimum of 5 times during the semester.