TE 491/492 - 8 credit hours
Internship in Teaching Diverse Learners
Lake Superior State University
Paulette Z. Attie, PhD
R. 322 South Hall
Office: 635-2028
Email: pattie@lssu.edu
Course Description
Directed and evaluated teaching internship in heterogeneous classrooms. Teaching worthwhile content to students with varied
learning needs. Theoretical and field based reflective explorations of teaching dilemmas.
During the course of the experience, the Intern will demonstrate achievement proficiencies in the areas of planning,
lesson delivery and implementation, assessment and self-reflection, establishment of learning climate, and
professional dispositions. (See Michigan Entry Level Standards)
The goals of the Internship include but are not limited to the Intern demonstrating proficiency in:
(a) the design, implementation, and assessment of learning activities that are effective in student
learning;
(b) descriptions, explanations, and reasoning behind the methods of classroom organization for the
students with whom they work;
(c) designing and implementing a variety of means to assess student interests, abilities, and achievement
in order to more effectively design lessons, instruction, and classroom management;
(d) actively reflecting on the internship teach ing experiences through the use of journaling through which
are addressed best practices research, proposed plans of implementation, and assessment of
approaches applied to pedagogical practices;
(e) the identification and use of resources to meet the need s of the students in their assigned
classrooms;
(f) the use of technology to enhance students learning and to enhance personal pedagogical practice; (g)
articulating a personal philosophy of education that frames the professional practice in the classroom;
(h) professional growth and dispositions and pedagogical achievement towards the attainment of the
Michigan Entry Level Standards for Teachers of The Michigan Department of Education ; (i) the
development of a professional electronic portfolio.
Required Text: Subscription to LiveText
References/Resources:
a. Student Teaching l handbook
b. Michigan Entry Level Standards for teachers (MELS) (Michigan Department of Education) c.
Mentor Teacher. University Supervisor. University Instructors
Evaluations:
a. the in-class observations/evaluations by the University Supervisor b. the inclass observations/ evaluations by the collaborating teacher c. the Student
Teaching Notebook
d. the progress made toward the development of a professional electronic portfolio through LiveText.
The professor of record will assign the final grade (Pass, Fail) for TE 491/492 after thorough review of the teaching
performance evaluations, the professional portfolio, and samples of lessons.
Grading: The grade in TE 491/492 will be determined after a thorough review of the following:
I . The university supervisor and mentor teacher formal evaluations of Coaching performance based on the demonstrated
proficiencies delineated in the Michigan Entry Level Standards for new teacher certification. 2. The quality of the
professional teaching portfolio.
Please note: All students enrolled in this course must earn a B- or better in TE 602 and TE 480 courses to
continue their studies in the LSSU teacher education program. A B- is the minimal pass grade for the TE
491/492 courses on a pass/fail system.
Disability Services and Accommodations for Students. In compliance with Lake Superior
State University policy and equal access laws, disability-related accommodations or services
are available. Students who desire such services are to meet with the professor in a timely
manner, preferably the first week of class, to discuss their disability-related needs. Students
will not receive services until they register with the Resource Center for Students with
Disabilities (RCSD). Proper registration will enable the RCSD to verify the disability and
determine reasonable academic accommodations. RCSD is located in South Hall Office 206.
The telephone number is (906) 635-2454.