Admission to Student Teaching for Graduate (Post-Baccalaureate) Students
Student Teaching is only offered to graduate/post-baccalaureate candidates. The experience involves a one-semester intensive clinical experience in the school setting.
For Assistance Contact
Susan Collins, Placement Coordinator
Email: sncollins@tntech.edu | Phone: 931-372-6095
Dr. Suzy Hook, Placement Coordinator
Email: chook@tntech.edu | Phone: 931-372-3148
Student teaching candidates will be in their placement for 15 weeks. During this time, the candidate will gradually become more and more involved in the day-to-day operation of the classroom.
Candidates and mentors will collaborate and may use the co-teaching model to prepare for teaching responsibilities. The candidate may also facilitate small group and one-on-one instruction, as appropriate.
Along with duties already listed, the candidate should conduct clerical tasks such as grading, recording and filing papers, making copies, etc.
Additionally, licensure candidates are required to complete their capstone project, the edTPA, during their student teaching experience.
NOTE:
Candidates must earn a “B or better" in their student teaching course to receive a teaching license and graduate.
Teacher candidates should collaborate with their academic advisor to determine the semester in which they will be student teaching and concluding other program requirements.
Fall & Spring Semester
Student Teaching Requirements & Deadlines:
FALL: Candidates should complete and submit their Intent to Participate in Student Teaching by January 31st.
SPRING: Candidates should complete and submit their Intent to Participate in Student Teaching by May 31st.
FALL: Complete the Disposition Self-Assessment & Request by March 31st.
SPRING: Complete the Disposition Self-Assessment & Request by October 31st.
You must list two "raters"; one content instructor and one practicum mentor.
PRAXIS EXAMS
*See Benchmarks for Student Teaching for a list of Praxis exams with constructed response.
NOTE: OTE must have passing scores for the Praxis II Exam(s) on file prior to beginning Student Teaching.
FALL: Candidates should attempt Praxis II Exam(s) with constructed response* NO LATER than May 31st.
FALL: Candidates should attempt Praxis II Exam(s) with selected response NO LATER than June 30th.
SPRING: Candidates should attempt Praxis II Exam(s) with constructed response* NO LATER than October 31st.
SPRING: Candidates should attempt Praxis II Exam(s) with selected response NO LATER than November 30th.
Complete these three (3) steps by the deadline listed for each student teaching semester:
FALL: by June 30th
SPRING: by November 30th
STEP 1 / Submit Certifications
Submit CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification.
These certifications must be valid throughout your Student Teaching.
Option 1: Deliver in person to TJ Farr Building, 103.
Option 2: Send by email to Connie DeRossette, cderossette@tntech.edu.
Option 3: Send by fax to 931-372-6286.
STEP 2 / Professional Liability Insurance
Submit evidence of professional liability insurance.
You may use professional organizations such as NEA, PET, Christian Educators, MTNA,
etc. Insurance coverage must be valid throughout your Student Teaching.
Option 1: Deliver in person to TJ Farr Building, 103.
Option 2: Send by email to Connie DeRossette, cderossette@tntech.edu.
Option 3: Send by fax to 931-372-6286.
STEP 3 / Background Check Process
Please review and follow the steps outlined in the guide.
BACKGROUND CHECK GUIDE
Complete these two (2) forms:
BACKGROUND CHECK PRIVACY RIGHTSVECHS BACKGROUND CHECK WAIVER AGREEMENT
These forms require a physical signature.
This background check is in addition to the background check required for OTE admission.
