Clinical field experiences typically begin in the first semester of the sophomore year. Students teach lessons, assist the cooperating teachers, and often videotape themselves for a self-evaluation. The clinical student is under the supervision of an experienced classroom teacher for one-half day a week for approximately ten weeks. Some clinical experiences are linked to methods classes and clinical students are able to complete class assignments in their clinical placements. Methods instructors may also visit the clinical classroom to check the student's progress with class assignments.
Students have clinical seminars throughout the semester on campus with their college supervisor.
The seminars include topics in teaching skills, management, technology, peer mediation, conflict resolution, and human relations topics.