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Field experiences are the application side of preparation for teacher certification. Teacher candidates advance through three levels of field experiences, each becoming more intense. Field experiences provide actual settings in which to develop and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to help all students learn .

“All” implies the possibility of diverse learning needs. Such needs may surface with (a) students having exceptionalities; (b) students from varying geographical areas, ethnicities, races, religions or socioeconomic strata; or (c) students with gender, sexual orientation and linguistic differences.

• Diversity Demographics Within Service Area

Shippensburg University Standards for Those Preparing to Teach, Lead, or Counsel in Public Schools includes the following expected outcomes:

•  Knowledge : Teacher candidates demonstrate understanding of the differences in how students learn and know how to accommodate diverse learning needs.

•  Skills : Teacher candidates accommodate diverse learning needs through informed decision-making that supports academic success for all students.

•  Dispositions : Teacher candidates show respect for the diverse needs and talents of all learners and demonstrate commitment to helping them develop self-efficacy and achieve academic success.

Field experiences, too, are diverse. Interaction with students in a variety of settings helps teacher candidates confront issues of diversity that affect teaching and student learning. Strengthening teacher effectiveness in all contexts and with all students is the intended outcome.

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Handbooks:

• Office of Field Services Handbook
  
• Student Teacher Handbook

The Praxis Series : Teacher Licensure and Certification

• Test Site at Shippensburg University
  
• Guidelines and Information
  
• Teacher Preparation Program Pass Rates

Forms and Clearances :

• Forms
  
• Clearances

Field Experience Levels:

• Level I
  
• Level II
  
• Level III

Student Teaching Calendars :

• Fall 2008
  
• Spring 2008

Axiology Research Journal:

• 2006
  
• 2005

Community Outreach:

• America Reads Challenge
  
• Scotland School for Veterans' Children

University Supervisors:

• Evaluation Form - Student Professional Knowledge and Practice
  
• Classroom Observation Report

Additional Resources:

• Career / Job Fairs
  
• Current Available Teaching Positions
  
• Student Organizations
  
• Student Teaching LiveText Assignments
  
• Student Teaching LiveText Timeline Spring 2008
  

Dr. Peggy Hockersmith Associate Dean Director of Field Services Office: SHP 360 Phone: 717.477.1487 Fax: 717.477.4012 Email: pehock@ship.edu

Ms. Donna L. Ackelsberg Secretary Office: SPH 356 Phone: 717.477.1487 Email: dlacke@ship.edu

The Office of Field Services is located in room 356, Shippen Hall. The office is open Monday through Friday 8am - 4:30pm.

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