During this practicum students plan, develop, and teach single lessons and series of lessons. As well, they assist Teacher Associates through team-teaching and observe in their assigned and other classrooms. Professional Semester II Professional Semester II is a five-course equivalent semester. It is offered in the Spring Semester each year. All modules are scheduled for 39 hours of instruction with the exception of the Evaluation module which is 20 hours of instruction.
Student teachers plan, develop, and deliver units of instruction.
Usually they assume 50 percent of the Teacher Associate's workload at the beginning of the practicum, gradually working up to 100 percent. Professional Semester III Professional Semester III is an internship. The primary intent of Professional Semester III is to provide Intern Teachers with transitional teaching experience in preparation for a position as a teacher. PS III consists of teaching internship, and professional study. Interns have the opportunity to take responsibility for one-half of a teacher's assignment with support from a Teacher Mentor and opportunity for professional development with guidance from a Faculty Mentor.