Teacher Candidates include Junior Participants or students in method courses, and Student Teachers in the Student Teaching Cohort model.
Denotes that period of study in which the candidate is taking methods courses, while continuing his/her liberal arts concentration, and thus is first developing his/her knowledge, skills and dispositions. These courses include: EDU 310 Teaching of Social Studies; EDU 311 Teaching of Reading, Writing and Literacy; and EDU 312 Teaching of Math and Science, EDU 313 Teaching of Science, EDU 316 Teaching of Math, EDU 329 Teaching the Young Learner. We refer to this experience as Junior Participation. Students are expected to have their initial LAST results on file with the office at this point. They should also have a completed PPDP (Personal Professional Development Plan developed in the Introduction to Elementary Education course) to use during advisement. Successful completion of Junior Participation must include a grade of C or better in each methods course. These Junior Participation courses will be conducted in an approved PDS School site. Teacher Candidates must attend a mandatory orientation prior to EDU 311 to learn more about the duties and responsibilities for teacher candidates in a PDS.
Student Teaching, in the student teaching cohort model, is designed to be the culminating experience for all education majors.
The Teacher Candidate Handbook is your best source of information on preparing to become a Teacher Candidate, starting with your Junior Practicums.
PowerPoint tutorial on accessing and navigating through Task Stream's LAT Direct Response Folio (DRF) Program.
Academic Writing Skills assistance in Elementary Education, please contact:
Don Lawrence- Consulting Instructor
Bacon Hall 321G
Student Support Services
Cynthia Eggleston – provides academic advisement for new and continuing students in Elementary Education & Reading and referrals to academic support services that students may need at various points in the undergraduate majors. Please contact the main office in Bacon Hall 302 (716) 878-5916 for inquiries.
Spring 2016 Student Resources- Academic Skills on Campus Part 1
2015-2016 Student Resources on Campus Part 2
Teacher Candidate Lounge- 320B
Professional Development Schools
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