E-mail this pageChildhood Education Block Two
Highlights of the Block II Field Placement Experience
The Academic Program allows you to
- Focus on the development of skills such as assessment and evaluation as well as planning and implementing curriculum and instructional activities.
- Develop and validate a repertoire of teaching and planning models that reflect the consistent application of the knowledge base of the profession.
The Field Placement Component allows you to
- Participate in the life of the school community.
- Observe, interact with, and offer instruction to students within partner school classrooms.
- Experience opportunities to apply your pedagogical concepts and skills in elementary level classrooms.
- Observe and interact with elementary teachers and various other professionals working within the partner school environment.
- Join in school-related activities and functions (e.g., Open House, Activity Nights).
- Receive supervision from Professional Development Educators and college instructors.
- Reflect upon your observations and experiences with colleagues and course instructors and modify your instruction accordingly.
Block II: Elementary Curriculum and Instruction (EDU394)
"Investigation of curriculum determinants. Applications in math, reading, language arts, social studies and science. Instructional strategies developed and instructional settings appropriate for children's learning explored."
(SUNY Plattsburgh Undergraduate Catalog
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Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
If you would like more information about field experiences and student teaching at Plattsburgh State, please contact:
Jay Petrillo, Director
Office Location: Sibley 300
Phone: (518) 564-3170
Fax: (518) 564-2149
E-mail: Jay.Petrillo@plattsburgh.edu
Connie Marsh, Assistant Director
Office Location: Sibley 304
Phone: (518) 564-5140
E-mail: marshc@plattsburgh.edu
Crystal Sargent, Secretary
Phone: (518) 564-3170
E-mail: Crystal.Sargent@plattsburgh.edu