SED 680 Directed Teaching (Special Education)

4 credit hours

Supervised observation, participation, and teaching in local public and private K-12 schools are experienced. This is an eight (8) week, full-time placement. Depending on the candidate’s prior certification and teaching experience, the field placements are divided between elementary, middle, and secondary settings. All candidates must complete directed teaching in two (2) different school-level settings. University supervisors observe and evaluate candidates at least three (3) times during this semester. There are two (2) evaluations in each setting and one (1) culminating evaluation. Evaluation criteria are based upon the Michigan Department of Education Professional Standards for Teachers and special education standards. Credit/No Credit grading only.

Prerequisite: Completion of at least 20 credits of specialization courses; permission of program director