Field Services

Student Teaching Placement Interview Questionnaire

You will need Microsoft Word to complete these forms:

• Instructions:Student Teaching Interview Questionnaire Instructions
• Part I: Maine Standards for Initial Certification
• Part II: Professional Characteristics/Personal Attributes
• Part III: Action Plan Based on Parts I & II

Online Forms:

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader or Microsoft Word to access these online forms:

• Student Teaching Application
  PDF file OR MS Word file

• Maine Standards for Initial Teacher Certification

• INTASC Principles

• Two Week Progress Report
  PDF file OR MS Word file

• Lesson Plan Format
  PDF file OR MS Word file

• Lesson Plan Explained
  PDF file OR MS Word file

• Lesson Plan Supporting Materials
  PDF file OR MS Word file

• Daily Reflection Log
  PDF file OR MS Word file

• Professional Characteristics/Personal Attributes
  PDF file OR MS Word file

• C3TEP Rubric

• Reflective Tool for Analyzing Instruction

• Rubric for Evaluation of Unit Plan

Student Teaching Requirements

• Admission to Professional Standing in Education
• A passing score in the Praxis II Exam for your certification area
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Successful Completion of all Professional Courses with a C- or higher
• Successful Completion of Concentration Courses with a C- or higher (check with your department for specifics)

Mission Statement for Teacher Education

Student Teaching Courses:

• ECH 460: Student Teaching and Seminar in Early Childhood Education K-3
• EDU 450: Student Teaching and Seminar in Elementary Education
• EDU 460: Student Teaching and Seminar in Secondary/Middle Education
• EDU 490: Student Teaching and Seminar in Community Health Education K-12
• SED 460: Student Teaching and Seminar in Special Education K-8, 7-12

Description:

Student teachers participate in a variety of supervised experiences in a school to enable them to synthesize educational theory and academic knowledge in public school classrooms. Following a school’s schedule and working with classroom teachers, their students, and other school personnel, student teachers increase their responsibility over time. The target is to assume a full teaching load including all of the non-teaching duties. Students participate in a weekly seminar during their student teaching experience. Pass/Fail only. Offered Fall and Spring. 16 Credits