During the summer, all candidates are required to participate in a field-based practicum in a school that is culturally and socio-economically different from the candidate's home school. Multiple site visits will be prearranged for the entire cohort to attend. Some possible sites (but not limited to) may be Mankato, Faribault, Chaska and Sleepy Eye. During this time candidates will observe instructional strategies, procedures related to discipline, parental involvement, community support, classroom organization, and other areas of interest. Discussion and reflection will occur after each visit.
Field experiences provide opportunities for candidates to put theory into practice in a K-12 or 5-12 environment. During field experiences, candidates will become familiar with specific school-related issues, strategies to assist student learning and apply strategies to help students study and learn within the classroom environment. Prior to this experience, candidates will need to complete a background check.
