The secondary education program culminates in a full semester of student teaching. Students will spend 14 weeks teaching in a grade 7-12 placement within the vicinity of the College. Students have all the duties and must conform to all the expectations of a regular classroom teacher. They will be supervised by a member of the Education Department. Application for student teaching must be made in writing to the Education Department by the middle of the semester prior to student teaching.
Students are responsible for their own transportation.
This course is offered concurrently with student teaching. Vermont special education laws and the Common Core, inclusion, and case studies providing for individual differences are some of the major topics covered in the course. Other topics include applications of human development, learning theory, and classroom management. Students will also prepare Showcase portfolios and presentations and apply Vermont Standards for Educators. This course is taken concurrently with student teaching.