EU450A
PDS Field Days: Year 1
0.0 Credit - Fall

In year one of the program, Teacher Education Candidates (TECs) spend two days per week at their Professional Development Schools (PDS) during the 20 weeks when on-campus courses are in session. These PDS Field Days are intended to provide opportunities for TECs to observe and gain practical experiences in program areas and classrooms different from those assigned for practicum placements. PDS Field Days also enable TECs to develop ongoing relationships with the school staff and sustain involvement in classroom and school-wide activities throughout the year. PDS Field Days also provide opportunities to apply theoretical constructs from courses to immediate school and classroom experiences. In addition, Teacher Education Candidates (TECs) complete a two-week block of Extended Field Days in a classroom at their PDS site. This practical experience provides TECs with an opportunity for in-depth observation of teaching and learning through sustained immersion in one classroom.