Clinical Experiences Handbook
Table of contents
Clinical experiences (practicum and student teaching) are a key
component in teacher preparation at the University of Minnesota, Twin
Cities. Our initial licensure programs all require year-long,
developmental, clinical experiences as candidates grow in their
knowledge and skills. Below you will find links to
the state standards, our
performance assessments, a
faculty and staff directory,
student teaching policies, and
student teaching responsibilities.
Introduction
Teacher education Our conceptual framework.
Directory
We offer more than 20
licensure programs at the University of Minnesota.
These programs are supported by program coordinators and student
teaching placement coordinators in five departments across our two
campuses. Locate faculty and staff
involved in clinical experiences. Standards
Our student teaching experiences provide
opportunities for candidates to practice all the state standards for
professional licensure in teaching. Assessment and evaluation of student
teaching
Required final assessment for student teaching, formative assessment,
and a detailed set of performance
expectations that defines what we look for in the broad final assessment
ratings.
Policies
Responsibilities
"So what do I do now?"
We spell out
the general responsibilities for student teachers, cooperating
teachers, and university supervisors.
Preparing letters of
recommendation
Preparing a professional teaching portfolio
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