A special focus to permit students to work with teahcers in their subject areas in order to learn about the objectives, materials, resources, and special methodologies appropriate to each studen's own teahcing field. Eligibility contingent upon approval of the Teahcer Education Committe and acceptance by the school to which assigned. A full-time commitment to the school will be expected, during which the student will teach at least four classes and perform other duties normally associated with the teaching profession. Teaching assignments normally are made in schools within commuting distance of Granville. While ultimate responsibility for transportation to the school rests with the student, the department is usually able to make assignments, which utilize available student automobiles.
Student teachers meet weekly in the Senior Seminar.
Clinical experiences are those which apply educational principles learned in college work to individual cases or problems. Field experiences are those carefully planned, supervised, and evaluated experiences which occur under actual school conditions. Those obtaining a Multi-Age license will earn an additonal 62 field and clinical hours. All students will participate in a comprehensive exam at the conclusion of the professional semester. Ohio requires a test or tests in the teaching field for some fields, but not others.