Mandated by the Texas legislature, Field Experience places education majors in S.H.C.P.D.E.P. accredited schools. Field Experience provides education students the unique opportunity to observe and work with children at either the Elementary or Secondary level in Texas public schools. Level II Field Experience emphasizes pedagogical knowledge and skill. During student teaching, Sam Houston education students are placed in a S.H.C.P.D.E.P. school district for twelve weeks, where they will gradually take control of the classroom, literally making the transition from student to teacher. Classroom Mentor Teachers and University Supervisors share the responsibility of assessing and evaluating the student teacher's ability to manage a classroom.
Student teaching is completed during the final semester prior to graduation.
Internship An internship is a year-long program for students who hold a degree and have completed all coursework except student teaching. Interns are under contract with a school district, teaching in their own classroom. Internships are also an option for individuals who hold a degree and are involved in an alternative certification program. Field Experience Calendar The Field Experience Calendar provides important dates and information related to Field Experience administered through the SHSU Education Preparation Program. It contains dates for registration and completion of Level I observation hours, the schedule for current and future student teachers, dates for ExCET review and test days, and dates for job fairs.