Field Observation or Student Teaching

Field Observation and Student Teaching

Field Observations:
Students attending college to become a certified teacher are required to obtain Field Observation hours in a classroom with a certified teacher. Student Teaching:
Some programs require participants to become a student teacher for a period of time to pursue a teaching certification.

Requirements:

• Field Observations:
  Must be currently enrolled in a teacher education course at a college/university or enrolled in a teacher certification program.
• Provide a letter, on college/university or alternative teaching certification program letterhead, that states your name and indicates the necessity for observation hours.
  
  - PLEASE ATTACH TO THE APPLICATION
• Indicate which campus you would like to visit during your observation time.
• Student Teaching:
  Must be currently enrolled in a teacher education course at a college/university or enrolled in a teacher certification program.
• Your university or college must contact Barbara Gibbs at bgibbs to request a student teaching position prior to approval.
• Once approved, you will receive an email notifying you that you are approved for Field Observation or Student Teaching. The campus will be notified as well.

Note:

This is for observation hours or student teaching only and is not a paid position. Contact Barbara Gibbs for more information Human Resources Substitute Coordinator  x10109