Student Learning Outcomes
This course gives the students the opportunity to observe, practice, and apply skills and techniques at an introductory level. These opportunities will take place in a variety of supervised placements with licensed teachers who model effective teaching practices and implementation of Minnesota state academic content standards for students. Faculty will work with students to choose internship placement at sites set up with contracts through the college. This internship experience is a crucial part of the education program as it gives the students the opportunity to practice and implement skills learned throughout the program.
Students must complete 96 hours of internship experience in a school setting. Students are required to complete a DHS criminal background study either through SCTCC or their internship site. Any individual who has direct contact with children at facilities licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health must have a criminal background check completed. Results of the study are to be on file in the Education Program before students begin their clinical experiences. Any student who does not pass the criminal background check will not be permitted to participate in clinical experiences. Therefore, the individual may become ineligible to progress in the Education Program.
"If you have been arrested, charged or convicted of any criminal offense, you should investigate the impact that the arrest, charge or conviction may have on your chances of employment in the field you intend to study or on your chances to obtain federal, state, and other higher education financial aid."
Criminal background studies are performed annually. For a list of disqualifying crimes or conduct visit the MN Statues Sec. 245C.15 page: https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/statutes/?id=245C.15 Questions and appeals should be directed to the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Licensing Division, 444 Lafayette Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155-3824. DHS Background Studies Unit Phone: (651) 431-6620, Fax: (651) 296-1490. Web address: http://mn.gov/dhs/
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students must complete 96 hours of internship experience in a school setting. Students are required to complete a DHS criminal background study either through SCTCC or their internship site. Any individual who has direct contact with children at facilities licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health must have a criminal background check completed. Results of the study are to be on file in the Education Program before students begin their clinical experiences. Any student who does not pass the criminal background check will not be permitted to participate in clinical experiences. Therefore, the individual may become ineligible to progress in the Education Program.
"If you have been arrested, charged or convicted of any criminal offense, you should investigate the impact that the arrest, charge or conviction may have on your chances of employment in the field you intend to study or on your chances to obtain federal, state, and other higher education financial aid."
Criminal background studies are performed annually. For a list of disqualifying crimes or conduct visit the MN Statues Sec. 245C.15 page: https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/statutes/?id=245C.15 Questions and appeals should be directed to the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Licensing Division, 444 Lafayette Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155-3824. DHS Background Studies Unit Phone: (651) 431-6620, Fax: (651) 296-1490. Web address: http://mn.gov/dhs/
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Observe child guidance skills
- Observe parent communication skills.
- Observe teaching strategies addressing growth and development for all children in the areas of intellectual, social and personal development.
- Create lesson plans as part of the curriculum development process.
- Teach instructional lessons using lesson plans.
- Demonstrate team building and professional relations skills and behaviors.
- Apply site policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate an understanding of mindset and professional dispositions and their impact on the methods used in teaching diverse groups of children.
Prerequisites
Please see eServices for section availability and current pre-req/test score requirements for this course.