TEAC 696 - Secondary Student Teaching Significant Support Needs - Cognitive (5-12)

6 Credit(s)

During this capstone experience in approved classrooms/programs serving students with intellectual or physical disabilities at the secondary level, teacher candidates assume responsibility for planning and delivering engaging instruction that aligns with students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP), content standards, builds on students’ prior learning and experiences, and differentiates for diverse learners. Within a safe and equitable learning environment, candidates utilize formative and summative assessment data to make instructional decisions and provide meaningful feedback to students. Participants reflect on their professional practice throughout the field experience. Compliance with legal and ethical conduct as defined by law and district policy is expected. A mandatory seminar is attached to this field experience. No other courses may be taken concurrently with student teaching.

Prerequisite(s): Must have passed Teacher Education Program Checkpoint III.

Repeatable for credit with approval from the Teacher Education Committee.
Grading Method: Letter grade.

Learning Outcomes:
1.How do language acquisition theories impact language development?2.How does current second language research inform our practices?3.How does bilingualism and multiculturalism impact minorities in the educational and professional environments?4.What are the effects of current and past perspectives on language, language policies, immigration, and English Language Learners on the community, healthcare, businesses, education, etc.?