Internship II

The Internship II experience (ELED 495: Teaching Internship II) occurs during Phase III, in the final semester of the EC/Elementary, Elementary or Elementary/Middle program. Candidates will complete a 14 week internship in a PDS school, working with an assigned mentor teacher and university supervisor for a minimum of 70 days. Prior to the internship, candidates will make a pre-practice visit to the school and will complete an induction experience (Fall). During the Internship II, candidates are expected to observe and collaborate with the Mentor Teacher, gradually performing all professional and teaching responsibilities in the classroom for a minimum of 10 teaching days, 5 of which much be consecutive. Candidates will develop and teach units during the internship. One instructional unit, consisting of at least 5 lessons, will be evaluated by the Mentor and Supervisor. This unit will also be submitted for EdTPA. Candidates will also complete assignments associated with the EDUC 422: Leadership Seminar and will develop a professional portfolio, to be presented and evaluated at the Portfolio Interview event at the end of the semester.