How it works
Student teaching is a full-time, final semester experience. It is the last class teacher education students take prior to graduation. It will help you understand what level of classroom you prefer to teach. It also gives you an opportunity to practice your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Often, the experience results in a full-time job offer.
As a student teacher, you will will be assigned to an elementary-level eight-week rotation, followed by a middle, junior, or high school eight-week term. The first few days of each, you will observe the teaching mentor. Next, you will have time to practice as a co-teacher. Soon after, you will teach as the lead. You will follow the school’s calendar where you are placed, not IU Indianapolis. You also may have opportunities for coaching or before-and-after-school activities.