Interns then spend one week observing a permanent, experienced naturalist. The third week is spent team teaching with another experienced naturalist. This training period helps interns to be more successful in their first few weeks of independent teaching. A standard curriculum is modeled by permanent staff during the training period. Interns follow this model during their first few weeks of teaching and then are free to develop lessons that teach to our curricular objectives.
Formal observation occurs four times throughout the ten month internship.
These observations include conducting a video self-critique. In-depth critique and coaching sessions with the Intern Coordinator follow each observation. Various instruments of observation may be employed. Career Support Interns are assisted with r sum development and critiques. Computer support continues after the internship.