Clinical Experiences

Teacher Education majors have a variety of clinical experiences in urban, rural, and suburban schools during their teacher preparation program. Most of these experiences are an integral part of professional classes. Assignments for these experiences are made by the clinical office, and supervision is provided by the course professors. An overview of clinical experiences is provided in the Clinical Handbook and may viewed at this site.

Outline of Clinical Experiences

Early Childhood / Elementary Education Program Clinical Experience Requirements Secondary Education Program Clinical Experience Requirements

In addition to the clinicals provided as a part of classes, students must apply for a January-term clinical experience, a first day of school observation, and student teaching. Forms for application and verification are available in the Clinical Handbook and may be downloaded from this site.

Clinical Forms

January Term - Application for Placement
January Term - Evaluation of Student Intern
First Day of School Observation Verification
First Day of School Application
Student Teaching Application
Record of Independent Clinical Experiences - Elementary Education Majors
Record of Independent Clinical Experiences - Secondary Education Majors

Unit plans are important planning tools. Thoughtful planning helps to ensure successful learning experiences for preservice teachers and for the students they teach. Unit plans are provided in appropriate classes, are available in the Clinical Handbook, and may be downloaded at the connections below.

Unit Plans

Lesson Plan
Traditional Unit
Unit Plan Form
Unit Evaluation Form
Lesson Plan Format Form
Thematic Unit
Thematic Unit Evaluation Form
Problem-Based Learning Unit
Problem-Based Learning Unit Plan Outline
Problem-Based Learning Evaluation

If you have questions or comments about clinical experiences, please contact Mary Alice Newell.