Experiences in the public schools are your opportunity to view first-hand what you are learning in your courses.  Many teachers in the districts surrounding Winthrop’s campus welcome Winthrop students into their classrooms. 

When you visit a teacher’s classroom, you are a guest of the school and represent Winthrop University.  Please follow these guidelines when you are in the public schools:

• Sign-in at the main office as a visitor.
• Dress appropriately by observing school dress codes.
• Plan your travel time accordingly and be ready to observe in the classroom at the time you are scheduled to visit.
• Contact the teacher as soon as possible if you must cancel a visit due to illness or emergency.

The courses below require field experiences in the public schools that are arranged by the field placement coordinator in Student Academic Services:

• EDUC 210 requires 8 hours of observation (4 visits at 2 hours each).

• EDUC 250 requires 12 hours of observation (6 visits at 2 hours each or 8 visits at 90 minutes each).

• Register for an observation time when you register for the course and select from elementary, middle and high school sites.

“AREA” 392/692 Field Experience

• Taken concurrently with EDUC 390 (undergraduates) and a methods course.

• Offered fall semesters only.

• Requires approximately 8 hours per week in the schools (two half days or one full day per week depending on student’s major).

• Complete Field Experience Application due in March (see Student Academic Services calendar for specific date).

• School placement information mailed to students in July.

EDUC 475/690 Internship

• Offered fall and spring semesters.

• Taken with EDUC 490 (undergraduates).

• Report to the school every day.

• Complete Internship Application due in March for fall internships or October for spring internships (see Student Academic Services calendar for specific dates).

• Competency Review Meetings held to determine placements.

• School placement information mailed to students in June for fall internships or December for spring internships.

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