Field Experiences in Childhood Education at SUNY Plattsburgh

Childhood Education Field Placements

Field placement activities include working in community settings as well as working in elementary schools grades 1 - 6. There, you will be able to explore teaching as a profession by working with experienced classroom teachers. In addition, you will be able to ;participate in a series of conversations with allied professionals (e.g., reading specialists/literacy coaches, speech-language pathologists, school counselors, school psychologists).

• You will focus on the development of skills and strategies that promote learning for all students.
• You will have the opportunity to develop skills to become a thoughtful, self-directed professional — a teacher who will be child-centered and culturally sensitive.
• You will have the opportunity to develop your skills through all of the childhood education courses with built in extensive field experience.

"Analysis of the relationship of school and society with implications for teaching; study of teaching/learning theory and characteristics of learners; a broad-based observational field experience."

• View courses in the SUNY Plattsburgh Undergraduate Catalog.

 

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 the pedagogical concepts and skills you have learned 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 (Open House, Activity Nights, etc.).
• 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.

"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."

• View courses in the SUNY Plattsburgh Undergraduate Catalog.

Questions, Comments, Suggestions?

If you would like more information about field experiences and student teaching at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact:

Jay Petrillo, Director
Office Location: Sibley 300
Phone: (518) 564-3170
Fax: (518) 564-2149
Email: Jay.Petrillo@plattsburgh.edu

Connie Marsh, Assistant Director
Office Location: Sibley 304
Phone: (518) 564-5140
Email: marshc@plattsburgh.edu

Crystal Sargent, Secretary
Phone: (518) 564-3170
Email: Crystal.Sargent@plattsburgh.edu