Student Teaching

The following information will assist you in preparing for student teaching, student teaching placement, the student teaching evaluations and being aware of the student teaching calendar.

• Student Teaching Placement Information  - A Web site where you go to find information about your student teaching placement. An e-mail will be sent to you whenever changes are made.  
• Wisconsin Teaching Internship  -- Learn about paid half-time internships that meet your student teaching requirements.
• Student Teaching Abroad -- Information on student teaching opportunities in Ecuador, England and New Zealand, as well as with the Department of Defense schools and other non-U.S. possibilities.
• Job Search Information – NMU’s Career Services has a special Web site area with resources of interest to students looking for employment as teachers.
• Student Teaching Calendar for Fall 2007

Student Teacher Evaluations

• Evaluation of the Supervising Teacher
• Student Teacher Self Evaluation  - Completion required before final grade is given.
• Michigan Department of Education Survey for Winter 2008 Student Teachers
• Evaluation of the University Supervisor
• Evaluation of NMU Teacher Education Program (ED 420, 423B, and 440) and ED 450 Seminar in Teaching to be completed at the final seminar.
• Student Evaluation of the Student Teacher

Certification Information

Go to http://my.nmu.edu, login using your user name and password (those you use for opening your NMU e-mail).  Open the "Education" tab to complete the online application.

Complete this form during the semester you will be completing your program.

Printable Teacher Certification Application – This form is for use only by those people unable to access the online application through NMU’s online portal, MyNMU (http://www.nmu.edu)

Power Points

• Student Teaching Pre-Application Process – This presentation explains the requirements and process for applying for student teaching.
• Student Teaching Orientation – This presentation is the orientation to prepare students for their student teaching experiences.
• Student Teaching Abroad  -- A presentation on what to expect when student teaching outside the United States.
• Teaching with a Stance Toward Diversity: NMU’s Teacher Education Conceptual Frameworks and Dispositions
• Diversity: NMU’s Teacher Education Program Now and for the Future
• New Educator Recognition Ceremony Archives

Webcasts

• Student Teaching Pre-Application Meeting  - This presentation explains the requirements and process for applying for student teaching.
• Student Teaching Orientation Meeting – This presentation explains the orientation to prepare students for their student teaching experience. Includes presentations by student teachers.
• Student Teaching Evaluation – This presentation explains the meaning and procedure for completing the student teaching evaluation forms.
• Overview of Guide to Student Teaching Supervision, 35 minutes – This comprehensive presentation explains the contents of the Guide to Student Teaching Supervision.
• Substitute Teaching Permit Information – This presentation explains the procedures for obtaining a substitute teacher's permit. All NMU student teachers are encouraged to obtain this permit before student teaching.
• Student Teaching in New Zealand – This presentation features discussion by former NMU students on the experience of student teaching in New Zealand.

ED 450 Seminar in Teaching Information

• ED 450 Syllabus
• Disposition Criteria Worksheet

ED 586 Seminar for Supervision of Student Teaching

• ED 586 Syllabus

Handbook Information

• Field Experience and Student Teaching Handbook

• Guide to Student Teaching Supervision

For more information, e-mail fe@nmu.edu.