EDU 443 - Pre-Clinical Field Experience

3 Cr. Hrs.

This course examines the implementation of a wide array of developmentally effective use of assessment strategies to positively impact K-12 students’ development and learning. A 50-hour field experience in a cooperating public school classroom under the supervision of a unit supervisor and a public school partner is required. The course intentionally focuses on students with exceptionalities and inclusion; students who are English language learners; and students from diverse ethnic/racial cultural and linguistic groups. The teacher candidate will apply for Benchmark II during this course. This course must be taken the semester prior to EDU 490.

Prerequisite(s): The teacher candidate must complete the requirements necessary to facilitate an application to the South Carolina Department of Education for teacher certification, including the “Educator Certification Application,” fingerprints for a SLED background check, and a copy of the teacher candidate’s Social Security card. See the Teacher Candidate Handbook for more information.