Field Experience

Field Experience Observations

Description:

For my field experience I decided to visit two Language Arts teachers that have completely different roles and responsibilities when it comes to teaching within the content field of English.

I chose an 8th grade English Language Arts teacher who is renowned in my county as one of the best English teachers. Her constant dedication to her students, engaging lesson plans, and expertise in writing makes her a true asset to any school. She has taught at the elementary and middle school level. She was named teacher of the year for 2005-2006. She is also head of the English department.

I then chose a 6th grade Special Education teacher who specializes in the content field of English Language Arts. She is also a very warm and respected educator in the district known for her patience and expertise in field. She was also named teacher of the year in 2003.

Expectations

Syllabus

Portfolio Requirements

Must provide evidence of completing the field experience.
Must include at least one entry that shows how to make connections within candidate’s content field to the other disciplines.
Provide an overview of the portfolio, including identification of the required items for the portfolio, and the rationale for included items.

Course Outcomes

Evaluate higher order thinking skills of students.

Describe/apply the research-based evidence on factors that stimulate creative problem solving in the classroom...