The Clinical Model for Experiences in Teacher Education

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation recommends that clinical experience is put at the center of teacher education. This is an affirmation of our belief that teaching is learned best through doing. The Patton College of Education is dedicated to working with our partners to continuously improve our teacher candidates’ clinical experiences. Today we support and offer an intensive clinical model for teacher preparation.

Educational Methodology and Pedagogical Development

Early Clinical Experiences (formerly titled Early Field Experiences)

Experiences that happen prior to the Internship experiences
EXPLORING Experiences expected in conjunction with assigned coursework.
Transition to ENGAGEMENT Experiences should be evidenced in extended settings.
Extended settings may include, but not limited to Partnership.

Internship Experiences

Placement takes place during the senior year(undergraduates).

Progression through the Developmental curriculum is evidenced by more time and focus spent in ENGAGING and EMERGING activities.

Early Childhood and Elementary Education (K-5)
Music Education (K-12)
e-Campus Masters in Special Education (Varied grade levels)

Professional Internship

OR

Adolescent to Young Adult Education
Family and Consumer Science Education
Middle Childhood Education
Special Education
Modern Languages
Health/Physical Education
(One Full Internship Year-two semesters in the same setting)

Professional Internship I

Professional Internship II