Description
The purpose of this experience is to first observe and then apply professional knowledge and skills
in concert with a professional educator. The student will gradually assume responsibilities for all
classroom and school duties under the guidance of the classroom teacher and a university
supervisor. This course includes 12 to 16 weeks of clinical experiences. (Student teachers in vocal
and instrumental music earn 8 hours and complete a minimum of 12 weeks; everyone else earns 10
hours and completes a minimum of 16 weeks.) Students must earn the qualifying score on the
MEES (Missouri Educator Evaluation System) state performance assessment in order to earn a C
or better in this course. Students may choose to accept a D grade but will not be recommended for
certification without the appropriate MEES performance assessment score and a C or better in
ED462. Students who do not earn the qualifying MEES score may also choose to accept an
incomplete grade and work with their university superv