Apr 19, 2024  
2020-21 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-21 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ED 583E Fieldwork in Special Education


(3 credits)
This course is designed to meet the needs of students who are currently certified (PA Instructional I or II) and who are seeking an additional certification in special education. Over the semester, students will complete their field experiences in a special education setting in a public school, charter school or APS with students who have IEPs. The course is designed as a hybrid course composed of classroom meetings and on line participation in discussions. Student completion of experiences in the field and reflecting on those experiences (including teaching a minimum of 4 lessons to be critiqued by the host teacher and a minimum of 2 additional lessons observed and critiqued by the instructor) is the primary component of the course.

Students seeking PreK-8 Special Education certification should register for ED583E

Students seeking 7-12 Special Education certification should register for ED 583S .

IMPORTANT: Students must have current background checks on file with the School of Education using online platform, Castle Branch. (See Background Checks)

Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Approval of Director of Field Experiences and Outreach; academic adviser; and completion of all general and specific course requirements necessary for certification.

Credits not applicable to graduate degree or culminating activity.