ELE470 Elementary Education: Student Teaching

This is the final course in the professional sequence of the Elementary Education program leading to certification for teaching in elementary and middle level classrooms. The course combines university and field experiences focusing on active involvement in a classroom under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor. The course advances the candidate's professional growth through study and application of instruction to support the learning of individuals and groups, completion of a web-based professional portfolio, and additional opportunities to bridge theory and practice. Candidates advance their understanding of school environments that support learning and collegial relationships in the school. Prerequisite(s): Earning a grade of "C" or better in ELE410, ELE415, ELE420 and ELE425, and all four methods courses. Passing score on State of Illinois Content Area Test for Elementary and Middle Level [110]. 12 quarter hours