This course is designed to allow students enrolled in Wellesley’s teacher certification program to finish their teaching pre-practicum and begin their official practicum during the winter session. The course will allow student teachers to begin their five day a week placements in sync with the public school schedule in January. Students will be supervised by the director of secondary teacher education. Students will be expected to put in full school days as well as attend to after-school responsibilities five days a week. Enrolled students will complete weekly reflections and participate in a reading group focused on a text which explores aspects of pedagogy, youth development and teacher development/well-being. This course will lead directly into EDUC 303, the Massachusetts state mandated teacher education practicum and EDUC 339 the weekly reflection seminar that accompanies the state practicum in the spring semester.

Units: 0.5

Max Enrollment: 12

Prerequisites: This course is restricted to members of the teacher education program cohort.

Instructor: Rubin

Distribution Requirements: SBA - Social and Behavioral Analysis

Typical Periods Offered: Winter

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Winter

Notes: Mandatory Credit/Non Credit.