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Field Experiences Prior to Student Teaching


In keeping with a studio environment, all coursework carries a hands-on component based in schools or community settings. This allows you to test the theoretical knowledge about teaching and learning presented in your classes against the practical requirements of real-life. These field experiences begin with guided group work where you will learn to observe the interests and needs of children and youth and thereby select and improve upon the lessons that you implement as teams. See Appendix G for an example of the Lesson Plan Template. As you advance, group work, with a focus on lesson planning, will expand to individual practice that incorporates the full spectrum of teaching, learning, and assessment concepts. Certain candidate outcomes such as reflection and continuous growth, collaboration, and the use of technology are embedded in all aspects of the MAT program and are, therefore, not identified in individual course outcomes.


Summary of Field Experiences Prior to Student Teaching
MAT 804 Fundamentals of Creativity and Student Development
Group design, delivery, and improvement of selected mini-lessons based upon conferencing with staff from community-based learning settings. Focus on observation of children and youth as it relates to how they learn and think critically and creatively.
Hours: 30

MAT 806 Exceptionality in the Art Classroom 
Small group and individual conferencing with special education teachers and assistance within resource rooms, mainstreamed classrooms, specialized schools, and after-school programs.
Hours: 10

MAT 809 Diversity & Equity in Alternative Settings
Application of teaching and assessment strategies, using the Collaborative Circle of Learning to improve practice. Selection of strategies to meet the needs and interests of children and youth. Focus on connecting the creativity of children with community resources to provide authentic inquiry and to address learning outcomes. Includes Adventures in Art, a multi-layered workshop program that includes pre-visits into school classrooms, museum tours, hands-on art making, and an installation.
Hours: 40

MAT 810 PK-8 Curriculum Design, Development, and Assessment
Group design, delivery, and improvement of lesson plans. Focus on all aspects of reflection and critique while designing lessons keyed to Maine Learning Results and other standards.  Site visit practicum required
Hours: 15

MAT 812 High School Curriculum Design, Development, and Assessment
Group design, delivery, and improvement of lesson plans. Focus on all aspects of reflection and critique while designing lessons keyed to Maine Learning Results and other standards. Site visit practicum required
Hours: 15

Total Hours: 110


Handbook
  1. Mission & Purpose
  2. Conceptual Framework
  3. Collective Inquiry
  4. Standards & Outcomes
  5. MAT Program Outcomes
  6. Maine Proficiencies
  7. Program Courses
    MECA&D MAT Sequence of Courses
  8. Satisfactory Academic Progress
  9. Field Experiences Prior to Student Teaching
  10. Procedures for e-Portfolios
  11. Collecting Work Samples
  12. The Student Teaching Experience
  13. Distance Placements
  14. Responsibilities of the Teacher Candidate
  15. Responsibilities of the Mentor Teacher
  16. Responsibilities of the Faculty Supervisor
  17. Demonstration of Professional Accomplishment
  18. Procedures for Student Teaching Evaluation
  19. Appendices
  20. Appendix A
  21. Appendix B
  22. Appendix C
  23. Appendix D
  24. Appendix E
  25. Appendix F
  26. Appendix G
  27. Appendix H
  28. Appendix I
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