2016-2017 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 10, 2024  
2016-2017 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDUC 697 - Advanced Clinical Experience


Credit Hours: 6
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 6

The sixteen-week clinical experience for the Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in a specific content area pairs candidates with clinical educators in the classroom to further develop content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge, pedagogical skills, attend professional development activities, and integrate technology in all areas to produce a positive impact on student learning. The goal of the clinical experience is to link theory and practice within the clinical setting to contextualize and cultivate knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions. Offered for variable credits (3-6 credits). Candidates who are not currently employed as a lateral entry teacher and must be placed in a public school classroom by the School of Education Office of Teacher Education must take a six semester hour clinical field experience. Candidates who are currently employed as a lateral entry teacher in a public school district should take a three semester hour clinical field experience. (Fall and Spring)
Prerequisite: Admission to clinical experience and permission of instructor