Field observations, practicum placements and student teaching are essential to JMU Teacher Education programs. In addition, these experiences serve as opportunities to enhance the relationship between the university and the community. Field experiences are rich in diversity to provide opportunities to work with all types of learners. As a result, field placements are chosen on the representation of different cultures, socio-economic status, and in urban and rural locations.
Many placements are available within our local city school division and surrounding communities. Therefore, students may be required to travel.
Practicum Information
For all practicum placements, students must submit the Online Practicum Information Form to the Education Support Center due by the second Friday of the semester. Please do not complete this form until four weeks prior to practicum placement start date. This form is in lieu of students paying for a background check.
Introduction to early field experience modules are available: MVC Introduction to Early Field Experience Modules
For any field experience placement, students can report any issue(s) or concern(s) about their placement.
Observations and Assessments
Student Teaching Information
Resources for Student Teachers
- Student Teaching Application Instructions(PDF)
- Philosophy and Resume Sample (Word doc)
- Student Teaching Guidelines (At a Glance)
- Applying for International Student Teaching (PDF)
Information for Current Student Teachers
- Instructions for Shared Folder - Student Teacher (PDF)
- School Division Requirements (students are responsible to meet requirements at placement schools)
- Request to Take a Course while Student Teaching (PDF)
- Student Teaching Leave Request (PDF)
Observations and Assessments
Handbook and Observation Forms
- Student Teaching Performance Guide (PDF): Handbook for Student Teaching
- Observation of Student Teaching (fillable PDF)
- Observation of Student Teaching - Early Intervention (0-2) (PDF)
Resources for ST, US, CT
- Performance Assessment of Student Teaching (fillable PDF): sample of ST assesment to be completed in QuestionPro, see Shared Folder Instructions document
- Performance Assessment with Disposition Indicators (PDF): sample of ST assessment with addtional disposition indicators, completed by CT at final assessment
- Assessment of Student Teaching - Early Intervention (0-2) (PDF): sample of ST assessment to be completed in QuestionPro, see Shared Folder Instructions document
- Planning and Reflection Profile (PDF)
Resources for Supervisors
- Guide for University Supervisors (PDF)
- Informational Brochure - University Supervisors (PDF)
- Instructions for Shared Folder - University Supervisor (PDF)
- Observation and Assessment Tutorial
- Cooperating Teacher Verification Form
- Business Card Form (PDF)
- Travel Reimbursement Instructions (PDF)
- Travel Reimbursement at-a-glance (PDF)
- Attendance Verification Handout for Instructors (PDF)
- Attendance Verification - MyMadison Tutorial (PDF)
Resources for Cooperating Teachers
