Student Teaching II: Local – EDUC 591

CG • Section 16WK • 11/10/2019 to 04/18/2020 • Modified 09/05/2023

Course Description

Teaching in a public or accredited nonpublic school and participation in related professional activities. Applies what has been learned in the program to the actual process of the classroom for which the candidate has been employed.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

Rationale

This course is an important step for the candidate who is employed in an accredited K–12 institution and is working towards obtaining licensure.

Course Assignment

Textbook readings and presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations, the candidate will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (2)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the candidate is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be 200 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the candidate is required to reply to 2 classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 100 words. (CLO: A)

Placement Verification Assignment

The Placement Verification form must be completed after the first day of the placement providing the information requested regarding the placement location and on-site mentor information. This information must be consistent with the information provided by the Field Office. The candidate will let the instructor know if there are any discrepancies.

edTPA Intention Form Assignment

The edTPA Intention form indicates the candidate’s intention for the edTPA tasks. This decision will determine whether the candidate will register for the edTPA for Liberty University and the state where he or she lives or for Liberty University only.

Journal Entries & Weekly Log Assignments (9)

The candidate will complete and submit two documents at the end of each module regarding their experiences in the placement that week. First, the candidate will write a journal entry which consists of a 2-3 paragraph summary reflecting what went well, what was challenging, and what he/she learned during that particular week of the placement as he/she applies information learned from the course text and presentations. Second, the candidate will complete and submit the weekly log (located in the Student Teaching Handbook) recording the hours he/she completed in the placement that week. The candidate will also record weekly hour totals in the FEM of LiveText with On-Site Supervisor confirmation of hours completed. (CLO: B)

Lesson Plan Assignments (5)

The candidate will write lesson plans for all of the lessons he/she will be teaching and submit them in the course. (CLO: C, D, E)

Virtual Lesson Plan Assignment

The candidate will submit a detailed plan for use in online and hybrid settings.  The lesson must include measurable objectives, research-based instructional strategies, engaging materials, and an appropriate assessment to evaluate student progress toward the objective. (CLO: C, D, E)

Weekly Schedule Assignment

The candidate will fill in the Weekly Schedule Template, located in the Student Teaching Handbook and submit it to the course instructor. (CLO: E)

Initial Visit and Confidentiality Agreement Assignment

The Initial Visit form is located in the Student Teacher Handbook. The candidate’s supervisor will obtain this form from and complete it during the candidate’s first visit to the school. (CLO: A)

edTPA Video Assignment

The edTPA Video assignment requires the candidate to watch 6 videos, locate edTPA documents needed for the assessment, and complete guided questions. (CLO: E)

Field Experience Summary Check Assignment

The candidate will submit his/her Field Experience Summary (FES) form for review. If an area has not been completed, the candidate will need to make arrangements to complete any missing field experiences. (CLO: D)

edTPA Context for Learning Assignment

The candidate will complete the Context for Learning portion of edTPA to demonstrate knowledge of the student teaching classroom. The submission will include an understanding of the diverse needs of the students the candidate is working with throughout the semester. (CLO: D)

University Supervisor Observation Assignments (3)

The candidate’s University Supervisor will observe the candidate teaching a lesson at least three times during his/her placement (as indicated in the Student Teaching Timeframe) and will complete the evaluation form concerning the lesson observed. The form itself is located in the Student Teaching Handbook, so the candidate has access to this form in order to review or prepare. (CLO: C, D, E, F)

Mid-Term CPAST Assignment

The candidate’s On-Site Mentor will complete this assessment using the FEM in LiveText at the middle of the candidate’s placement. The consensus score report should be submitted by the candidate in the course. (CLO: A, C, D, E, F)

edTPA Task 1 Assignment

The candidate will complete Task 1 of edTPA using the provided edTPA Handbook. This submission will include the Lesson Plans for Learning Segments, Instructional Materials, Assessments, and the Planning Commentary. (CLO: F)

edTPA Task 2 Assignment

The candidate will complete Task 2 of edTPA using the provided edTPA Handbook. This submission will include the video clip(s) and Instruction Commentary. (CLO: C, F)

The candidate will complete Task 3 of edTPA using the provided edTPA Handbook. This submission will include the student work samples, evidence of feedback, assessment commentary, and evaluation criteria. (CLO: F)

edTPA Technical Review Assignment

edTPA is a subject-specific assessment that includes versions for 27 teaching fields. All candidates enrolled in a student teaching course will be completing the edTPA for a course requirement. All tasks will be submitted to LiveText for a technical review. (CLO: E, F)

edTPA Score Report Assignment

After the candidate receives his/her edTPA Score Report from Pearson, he/she will submit the report within the course. (CLO: E)

Field Experience Assessment Assignment

The Field Experience Assessment is completed in two parts in LiveText. The completed FES form should be submitted for review and a reflection regarding these experiences should also be included. This assignment must be submitted in LiveText. Failure to complete all areas on the FES form will impact the final course grade and will hinder the candidate from proceeding to Gate 4. (CLO: A, C, D, E)

Portfolio Assignment

The candidate will complete the Portfolio he/she has been working on throughout the program and will submit it to both LiveText and to the course. (CLO: C, D, E, F)

The P-12 Survey Assignment is a way for the candidate to receive feedback from students about their perceptions of candidate instruction and effectiveness as a teacher.  The assignment should be completed in LivetText near the end of his/her student teaching placement. (CLO: F)

Final CPAST Assignment

The candidate’s On-Site Mentor will complete this assessment using the FEM in LiveText at the end of the candidate’s placement. The consensus score report should be submitted by the candidate in the course. (CLO: A, C, D, E, F)

Quiz: Placement Attendance

The candidate will complete the Attendance Quiz by answering questions regarding attendance for the student teaching placement. This quiz will cover the Learn material from Module 1. This quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 10 true/false questions, and will have no time limit.

Quiz: Program Completer Survey

The candidate will complete a quiz after submitting a survey providing the School of Education information to continue contact after graduation. This quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 1 multiple-choice question, and will have a 1-hour time limit.