Fieldwork Assignment

1. EDSC 310 The Teaching Experience Fieldwork Assignment

2. Overview of Fieldwork Expectations Fieldwork totaling 40 hours in public schools at the secondary level is required in this course. You must spend 30 hours at one secondary school site and 10 hours at another secondary school (middle or high school). You may NOT observe in elementary grades or in private schools. You may observe in PUBLIC charter schools All observations must be recorded and verified by the appropriate personnel on the Verification of Completed Fieldwork Experiences (PRE-2) form.

3. Overview of Fieldwork Experience

4. 20 hour requirement � School 1 You must observe 20 hours in a secondary public school observing a secondary classroom teacher in your subject area (English, history, science, etc.) in a schedule of regular, ongoing visits, of one to three hour segments (for traditional school schedules) or three to four hour segments (for block or summer school schedules). All 20 hours are with the same teacher. So, if you want to be an English teacher, you need to observe an English teacher. If you want to be a history teacher, you must observe a history teacher, and so on. As part of the observation experience you are only required to observe. However, you may tutor or aid in the classroom at the discretion of the teacher. If the teacher asks if you would like to engage in any of these activities, feel free to do so. If the teacher does not ask, then you are not obligated. However, you may want to ask the teacher for the opportunity to engage in these activities if you feel it is appropriate. At the end of the 20 hour observation period, you must ask the teacher to complete the Performance Evaluation for the 20-hour Fieldwork Requirement (PRE-4 form). You must receive a satisfactory evaluation. Only the teacher whom you observe 20 hours needs to complete this form (you do not need this form for the rest of your observations).

5. 10 hour requirement � School 1 You must spend 10 additional hours observing other areas of the school. a minimum of 6 hours in classrooms with other secondary teachers in the same (preferable) or other subject area the remaining 4 hours may be spent how you choose. You may observe in any or all of these settings for 4 hours total: two-hour attendance at a school board meeting (required) observing other teachers in the same content area observing other teachers in different content areas observing classified staff in the library, attendance office, cafeteria, or shadowing an administrator observing an extra-curricular activity

6. 10 hour requirement � School 2 You must observe 10 hours in a second school of your choice. 6 hours should be in secondary classroom observations in your subject area or another subject of interest The remaining four hours should be in other areas, such as: two-hour attendance at a school activity (sports event, school dance, choir recital, etc.) one- to two-hour attendance of a staff development meeting/workshop one-to-two hour observation of after-school enrichment (tutoring, test prep, academic clubs, etc.) two-hour attendance at conferences of educational organizations

7. Special Education Candidates Special Note for Education Specialist (Special Education) Candidates Students working toward an Education Specialist credential with the intent to teach middle and high school students needs to identify a subject matter content area to enable them to complete fieldwork and written assignments required for EDSC 310. Special Education students should select from the following content areas, which are offered through the Single Subject Credential Program: art, English/Language Arts, foreign languages, mathematics, music, physical education, science or social studies. Special Education students are required to complete twenty hours of observations in their selected content area (grades 7-12) and are encouraged to find a content area special education class, such as a content area class that is co-taught by single subject and special education teachers or a Special Day class during the time when the selected content area is taught. The remaining classroom fieldwork hours may be conducted in non-content specific special education classrooms, grades 7-12. Candidates may contact the Special Education department (657-278-5453) for assistance in identifying a school that will meet their specific observation needs.

8. Pre-Fieldwork Requirements Four requirements are necessary before you begin your fieldwork: Students must be immunized for measles and rubella and be able to show evidence to school district personnel (MMR immunization card or other proof of immunizations). Students must have a current TB Clearance through a skin test and be able to show evidence to school district personnel (This can be done at the CSUF health center, any physician�s office, or local clinic). Students must complete the "Release of Liability" form for each site they visit. Submit these forms to your course instructor. Students must start the fingerprint clearance procedure and be able to show evidence to the university and school district/school. Certificate of Clearance Procedure

9. Arranging Field Visits It is your responsibility to set up your observations at both schools. Select a secondary school site other than one you attended or a family member or significant other attends or is employed. For help finding a school, use the CA public school directory: California Public School Directory or search the Internet for a local school. Contact the school and make arrangements to meet with or talk to the person in charge of students requesting observations (usually an assistant principal). Be professional in your communication with school personnel. Use standard academic English in both spoken and written communications, and use correct grammar and spelling in e-mails. Take the letter of introduction given to you by the course instructor and all required documentation when you go to the school site.

10. Observation Protocol Dress appropriately whenever you visit a school site: Ladies � dress, pants or skirt and blouse (nothing revealing). Gentlemen � collared shirt (polo style) and pants (khakis/chinos). NO shorts, tanks, flip-flops, etc. Bring all required materials (letter of introduction, immunization records, TB clearance, Certificate of Clearance, observation log, etc.) DO NOT bring anything that may distract you from observing (books, magazines, iPods, homework, etc.) TURN OFF your cell phone and DO NOT text message during your visit. Obey all school rules and policies (gum, cell phones, dress, language, etc.)

11. Fieldwork Observation Report(What to Expect) During your observations, you need to take notes for your Fieldwork Observation Reports. Two (2) reports will be due throughout the semester. Refer to the Fieldwork Observation Report form and Student Support Tool for specific details about the required content of the reports. The Fieldwork Observation Reports will cover: Classroom Environment Class demographics and environment The Lesson Content standards, teacher instructional strategies and student activities Teaching Performance Expectations Observation and implementation of TPEs during instruction Classroom Management Classroom management strategies Philosophy of Education Evidence of prevalent philosophy of education Reflection

12. Fieldwork Observation Report(What to Report) During your observations, look for a quality subject-specific lesson on which to complete the two fieldwork observation reports. Please view the examples of quality observation reports provided by your course instructor. There are several components to a quality lesson which may differ by subject and goal of the lesson. However, most lessons have some sort of introduction, body and assessment. The lesson may take place over several days. Take care to report on the entire lesson. Things to look for in a lesson include: Lesson Introduction anticipatory set, sponge activity, connecting to prior knowledge, etc. Lesson Body Accessing information (direct instruction, reading, class discussion, web-quest, etc.) Student engagement (group discussion, activities, projects, labs, etc.) Assessment entry level � assessment conducted prior to the lesson to gauge student needs (KWHL, brainstorming, readiness quiz, etc.). formative � assessment conducted during the lesson to monitor students progress (questioning, graphic organizers, student activities) summative � assessment conducted at the end of the lesson or unit to assess student comprehension (quiz, test, presentation, project, etc.)

13. Fieldwork Observation Report(What NOT to Report) You MAY NOT complete Fieldwork Observation Reports for the following types of activities: Tests/quizzes (they may be included as part of a larger lesson, but the write-up cannot be on the test alone). A test is not a lesson. Review/Study Skills (these may also be incorporated into a larger lesson, but a day devoted to review/study is NOT a lesson). Miscellaneous activities (you may not write-up a report on a lesson that does not cover course content, such as rehearsal for an assembly/rally, extra-curricular projects, etc.) If you have any questions regarding what is acceptable in your Fieldwork Observation Report, contact your instructor.

14. Questions Any questions regarding the fieldwork assignment should be directed to your course instructor. Sandra Alaux salaux@fullerton.edu Marcela deSouza mdesouza@fullerton.edu Patrick Guggino pguggino@fullerton.edu Ellen Kottler ekottler@fullerton.edu Nancy Nelson nnelson@fullerton.edu Kristen Shand kshand@fullerton.edu