ESP 677 Internship
Candidates complete a field experience minimum of 25 half-days of internship in a designated school classroom for children with disabilities with guidance of a cooperating teacher and a field supervisor. Related topics include establishing a learning environment; collaborative planning, instruction, and assessment; evidence of student learning; and developing collaboration and problem-solving skills. To build capacity regarding residency endorsement competencies, candidates plan and teach a minimum of 10 lessons or activities, journal reflectively about teaching and learning, pursue a professional development goal based in field performance, and reflect on practice. Candidates will use the information to develop effective education programs for students with disabilities.