2023-2024 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

EDEL 430 Elementary Education Student Teaching

Student teachers in elementary schools work with teachers and children in professional activities. Placement culminates with student teachers assuming responsibility for planning and implementing units of instruction and developing classroom leadership. Full semester of field-based work required. Not for credit in graduate programs. Only the required concurrent courses may be taken during student teaching.  In accordance with CT law, districts may require criminal background and/or DCF child abuse and neglect registry checks to participate in the field experiences in this class.  Students are required to follow the background check policies of the district in which they are placed and are responsible for all associated fees.  CCSU is not responsible for district policies. 

Credits

9

Prerequisite

Permission of the Director of the Office of Field Experiences.

General Education