• We make every effort to provide our education students with a strong background in content knowledge, pedagogical theory, and teaching methods. We also provide many of them with early field experiences, which expose them to a variety of classrooms and students and give them practice at lesson planning and instructional delivery. Now they have an opportunity, working with you, to experience day-to-day life in real classrooms and schools, including all the highs and lows, good days and bad days, and especially the sense of accomplishment that comes from intensive engagement with students over time.
• Student teaching is the culmination of any teacher education program, and student teachers report that it is the most critical element of their preparation. It represents their best opportunity for applying the research, theory, and best practices they have learned in university classrooms; receiving frequent, expert support and feedback; and reflecting on and learning from their practice.