SED 360        FIELD EXPERIENCE AND CLASSROOM ANALYSIS                  DR. STEELE

           

 

1.         The field experience requirement includes a minimum of 15 hours teaching children with learning problems in a public school setting.

 

2.         The required activities include assistance with tasks requested by the teacher; implementing IEP modifications; planning and teaching individual, small group, and whole class lessons based on standard course of study; and planning and teaching learning strategy lessons.  The lessons should incorporate planning and organizing for the whole class. Optional activities include assisting with assessment procedures, developing and implementing behavioral interventions, and consulting with parents and/or professionals.  All of these activities should focus primarily on students with learning problems on the Standard Course of Study.  The Performance Evaluation Scale for interns (PES) should be completed as a self-assessment of achievement during the field experience.

 

3.         The Classroom Analysis Report should address the following topics:

 

a.         Introduction

b.         Description of the classroom

c.         Discussion of methods, materials, and technology

d.         Description of students

e.         Summary and critique of tasks and activities accomplished

f.          Summary and critique of lessons conducted

g.         Summary and critique of planning and organizing for the whole class

h.         Summary and critique of optional activities accomplished

i.          Conclusions

j.          Reflections and recommendations

k.         Additional topics as appropriate

l.          Appendix-lesson plans, PES