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	Introductory Field Experiences (All Programs)
	EDCI 352 - Human Development and Diversity A 15-hour field based/classroom experience is required for this course. This field experience includes classroom interaction, observation, tutoring, and reflection. Each teacher education candidate is required to maintain a reflective journal. The requirements for this journal will be explained in the EDCI 352 class. The reflective journal promotes analysis and reflection on classroom issues that may be observed. University instructors will provide specific information regarding the field experience requirements for this course. Placement for field experience will be determined by the university instructors and school principals. Field-based Assignments for EDCI 352: 15 hours in the classroom Reflective journal Observation Tutor individual students or small groups Assist the supervising teacher EDCI 353 - Introduction to Effective Classroom Practices and Strategies A 30-hour field based classroom experience in a Professional Development School is required for this course. This field experience includes completion of a reflective journal/TWS (Teacher Work Sample), a three-day written lesson plan, and a videotaped lesson. The requirements for each of these assignments will be explained in class. Placement for field experience will be determined by the university instructors and PDS principals. Field-based Assignments for EDCI 353: 30 hours in the classroom Reflective journal/teacher work sample(TWS) Video taped teaching and reflection 3-day written lesson plan Assist the supervising teacher Elementary Education Elementary education majors also have required field experiences in two reading courses prior to their senior year. EDRD 355 is offered during the spring semester of the sophomore year, and EDRD 400 is offered during the spring semester of the junior year. EDRD 355 - Early Literacy Instruction(6 semester hours) 10 hours in the classroom Focused literacy observation Teacher read-aloud lesson plan Emergent reader assessment Comprehension strategy lesson plan EDRD 400 - Reading Instruction 5 hours in the classroom Focused literacy observation Special Education Special education majors have additional field experience hours in two courses prior to their senior year. Both courses are taken during the spring semester of the junior year. EDSP 327 - Nature/Needs of Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities 10 clock hours Observation EDSP 329 - Nature/Needs of Student with Severe Disabilities 10 clock hours Observation SENIOR YEAR FIELD EXPERIENCES-FALL SEMESTER Elementary Education Program During the fall semester of an elementary education teacher candidate's senior year, the candidates will participate in Action Lab (EDLE 417) field experiences two days each week and attend University classes three days each week (EDEL 401, EDEL 402, EDEL 403, EDEL 404, and EDRD 414). EDLE 417 - Action Lab in the Elementary School - Senior Year Candidates will be placed in Professional Development Schools (PDS) during this semester. PDS sites include DeSoto County School District, Grenada School District, Lafayette School District, New Albany School District, Oxford School District, Pontotoc City School District, Pontotoc County School District, Senatobia School District, South Panola School District (Batesville), Tate County School District, Water Valley School District, Coffeeville School District, and Tupelo School District. Other sites may be approved as needed. The sites are selected based on the concept that teachers are facilitators of learning and value themselves as reflective, interactive problem solvers, effective communicators, users of technology, advocates for diverse learners, and lifelong learners. EDLE 417 - Action Lab 2 days in classroom each week 5-day written lesson plan Teach at least one observed lesson Small group instruction Whole class instruction Secondary Education Program During the fall semester of a secondary teacher education candidate's senior year, the candidate will participate in field experiences (EDSE 400) that are in conjunction with assigned Special Methods (442, 445, 446, 447) courses related to a candidate's content area of study. The candidate will be placed in Lafayette County and surrounding school districts for senior field-based experiences. EDSE 400 - Principles of Education 40 clock hours 5-day written lesson plan Tutor Small group instruction Whole class instruction (minimum of two times) Secondary education candidates are assigned to a school from their preference list for the 40 hours of observation/practicum. A specific date for beginning and ending field experiences will be announced at the beginning of the semester. A typical time frame for field experience is the middle of September until the week before Thanksgiving holidays. Secondary education candidates will meet with their school site supervisor to determine a schedule. Observation/field experience hours are done during regular class instruction time. Before or after school duty, lunch, and/or planning periods are not acceptable observation hours. Completing the 40-hour field experience is a requirement for passing EDSE 400. Special Education Program During the fall semester of the senior year, the candidates will participate in a variety of field experiences through EDSP 402, 403, and 405. Candidates will be placed in Professional Development Schools (PDS) during all senior field-based experiences. In addition to the PDS sites listed above, the special education program also uses the North Mississippi Regional Center (NMRC), which is also a PDS site. EDSP 402 - Organization and Administration of Special Education 5 clock hours Interview Special Education Administrator EDSP 403 - Instructional Strategies for Students with Severe Disabilities 10 clock hours Tutor EDSP 405 - Instructional Strategies for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities 10 clock hours Observe Tutor SENIOR YEAR FIELD EXPERIENCES-SPRING SEMESTER During the spring semester of the senior year, candidates will complete student teaching requirements. Teacher education candidates participating in the Teacher Assistants' Program may be placed in their requested school if all requirements are met and approved by the Director of Field Experiences. To insure a diversity of teaching experiences, placement will be assigned by the Field Placement Office (see student teaching handbook for more detail). Elementary education majors will be placed in PDS sites. Their preferred instructional grade level will be considered when being placed in student teaching (EDLE 464), but they must have experience in lower elementary (grades K-3) and upper elementary (grades 4-6). Secondary education majors will be placed in NMEC schools. Their preferred instructional grade level and subject concentration will be considered when being placed for student teaching (EDLE 482, 483, 485, 486,487), but they must have experience in junior high (grades 7-8) and high schools (9-12). Special education majors will be placed in PDS sites. Candidates complete field experiences in a variety of school settings at both elementary and secondary levels. Placements provide experiences with students exhibiting mild to moderate or severe disabilities. Two placements are required during student teaching (EDLE 467)-one in elementary and one in high school.