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Student Teaching

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STUDENT TEACHING

Student teaching represents the culminating field experience for all teacher education programs that prepare candidates for initial certification. During this time, teacher candidates work in one or more school settings all day, every day for one semester under the supervision of classroom teachers and university faculty. In order to ensure high quality student teaching experiences, the College has established a Field Network, described in the Intensive Field Experience Placement Policy where candidates complete field placements. Site selection decisions are made using specific criteria linked directly to program goals, accreditation standards, and certification requirements. After an initial orientation period, student teachers gradually assume increased responsibilities for instruction including sustained periods of full control of the classroom. Teacher candidates must student teach in our Field Network. We have sites in Central Kentucky and in host schools outside the United States. International placements are made through the Consortium of Overseas Student Teaching (COST) program.

If you are planning to student teach, note important dates listed on the calendar (Word). Additional information is outlined in the Field Guide for Professional Partners (the student teaching handbook as a Word document). The handbook, as well as placement applications, may be obtained online by using the links on this page.

Student Teaching Application - A fee of $30 will be assessed at the time of application.

For additional information, contact Patricia David
(859) 257-1961       FAX (859) 257-2734

Office of Field Experiences and School Collaboration
College of Education, University of Kentucky
107A Taylor Education Building
Lexington, KY 40506-0001

Content by: Patricia David - Updated on May 7, 2008 12:01 by the webmaster