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Pre-Professional Block (PPB)

Pre-Professional Block (PPB). What is it? Three courses Fifty hour practicum Successful completion required for admission to Teacher Education Program (TEP). Pre-Professional Block (PPB). How does it work? Practicum meets on alternate days from class meetings

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Pre-Professional Block (PPB)

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  1. Pre-Professional Block (PPB) What is it? • Three courses • Fifty hour practicum • Successful completion required for admission to Teacher Education Program (TEP)

  2. Pre-Professional Block (PPB) How does it work? • Practicum meets on alternate days from class meetings • Practicum does not carry course credit, but must be satisfactorily completed before admission to upper division TEP • Directed observation and participation

  3. Pre-Professional Block (PPB) How does it work? • Placement in school in 60-mile radius of GSU • 50 hours, 2 days per week for 8-1/2 weeks • Evaluated as satisfactory, low satisfactory, unsatisfactory • CS and US evaluate

  4. Pre-Professional Block (PPB) What do you need? • Two copies of Information Packet (1 for you, 1 for your teacher) • Nametag – Eagle Print Shop • Professional Liability Insurance (more later) • Taskstream (more later) • A GREAT Attitude!!!

  5. Field Times • Times listed in packet indicate times you are to be present at school • Sections A & B: 8:00-11:00 a.m., T & Th • Sections C & D: 8:00-11:00 a.m., M & W • Sections E & F: 12:00-3:00 p.m., T & Th • Section G: 8:00-10:00 a.m., Fri

  6. Purpose of PPB Practicum • Provide realistic picture of the workings of a school • Encourage observation, reflection and critical thinking skills • Serve a “gatekeeping” function for TEP program

  7. Important Dates • TEP Application due: January 18 • Taskstream deadline: February 3 • Placements posted: February 4 • Field placement begins: February 11 or 12 • Field placement ends: April 14, 15, 21 or 22 • Journal entries due: April 23 • Capstone presentations: April 28 – May 1

  8. Who’s Who and What Do They Do? • Student: That’s you! Be professional • Clinical Supervisor (CS): K-12 teacher • Clinical Associate (CA): Liaison • University Supervisor (US): GSU faculty • PPB Coordinator: Dr. Griffin • PPB Graduate Assistant: Laura deMaille

  9. Required Assignments • Observation Activities (see page 12) • Journal Writing (see page15) • Purchase Taskstream (see page 11) • Meetings: Orientation I, II, II • Capstone • Other Assignments made by US or CS

  10. TEP Admissions • Discussed in detail at Orientation II • Page 17 of Information packet • Satisfactory evaluation on PPB rubrics

  11. Attendance Policy • Daily attendance is MANDATORY. • One unexcused absence can result in FAILURE. • Excused absences REQUIRE documentation provided to US and CS • Missed hours must be made up for practicum credit.

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