Methods Field Experiences
The field experiences during the methods courses take place in the two consecutive semesters prior to student teaching; ETE students take all of their elementary methods courses in the first semester of the two semester sequence and then take the methods course in their concentration area in the second semester of this sequence. These experiences build on the early field experiences and situate ETE students in the role of a classroom teacher.
During the semester when the students take their elementary methods courses in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, they are in the field for one full week each month for three months. They do not attend university classes during these three weeks. Being immersed in a classroom for a series of days enables the students to observe and experience the daily routines of a classroom teacher, see the growth in student learning and how instruction effects this growth, and develop strong relationships with the cooperating teacher and children.
Block Information
The calendars, block schedules, and descriptions of the assignments in each block can be found through the following links:
General Information
The following links provide information for cooperating teachers, supervisors, Field Experience Coordinators, ETE methods students, and faculty.
