28 STAGE 4: REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO THE STUDENT TEACHING SEMESTER As part of the application process, the Teacher Candidate Evaluation Form is to be completed by at least one faculty member in the area of the teacher candidate’s major for the purposes of recommendation for student teaching. A second recommendation is required and can be from a faculty member, coach, or staff person on campus. We welcome and encourage any additional comments regarding your perception(s) on the student’s ability to be an effective educator in this content area. Obtaining these recommendations is the responsibility of the student. The field placement coordinator will contact teacher candidates with information related to the application for student teaching and recommendation forms. Lycoming College Department of Education faculty will make the final decision on acceptance to the Grades PK-4, Secondary 7-12, and PK-12 (music, art, modern language, special education) certification programs using the criteria cited above, prior feedback from experiences, and interaction with faculty or staff. The field placement coordinator, in conjunction with education department faculty and clinical supervisors, will make student teaching placement assignments. Students will complete all assigned requirements for EDUC 348 – Pre-Student Teaching Practicum. Students will earn a letter grade for this 0-credit class. All student teachers must join SPSEA (Student Pennsylvania State Education Association) to obtain liability protection during student teaching. Membership is required when you are officially accepted into the education program in your junior year. This membership provides you with a professional organization designation for your resume and with insurance and other useful materials. You may join online at www.psea.org. Education students may select either the fall or spring semester of their senior year for their student teaching experience, provided they have completed all necessary major and education coursework. Lycoming College education students are placed in area public and private schools with certified cooperating teachers for their pre-professional and professional semester of student teaching. 30 Hours Observation/Participation in assigned classroom, the semester prior to the Professional Student Teaching Semester (EDUC 348 – Pre-Student Teaching Practicum (0 cr) $525 lab fee applies.) Lycoming College endeavors to work cooperatively with local school districts. The Education Department will make a good faith effort to place all students. However, final decision for acceptance of student teacher for placement is at the discretion of the school district. Achieve a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. Under certain circumstances, students will be admitted with a GPA that falls between 2.8-2.99. Students with a GPA less than 2.8 will not be formally admitted into the program.
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