EDUCATION STUDIES PROGRAM
MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE
STUDENT TEACHING INFORMATION SHEET
PREREQUISITES TO STUDENT TEACHING
According to Vermont Department of Education guidelines, a student who wishes to student teach must
demonstrate competence in writing, speaking, mathematics, and mastery of the content endorsement sought. In
addition, the Education Studies Program requires that the prospective student teacher demonstrates a genuine
interest in and commitment to a career in teaching. The competencies and the commitment may be
demonstrated through the following:
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Successful completion of a first-year seminar and a College writing course;
Successful completion of a major(s)/minor(s);
Successful completion of the college-wide distribution requirement;
Successful completion of all course requirements for the Minor in Secondary or Elementary Teacher
Education with Recommendation for Licensure.
Assessment by the Education Studies faculty of a student's communication skills in prerequisite courses;
Assessment by a liberal arts faculty, usually from the student's major;
An overall “B or better” average in courses taken before the professional semester;
A “B or better” average in the field of major studies before the professional semester;
Review by the Teacher Education Committee of the applicant's transcript, performance in Education Studies
and related courses, self-recommendation essay, and Academic Reference form completed by a liberal arts
faculty.
Demonstrated commitment and personal qualities needed for a successful career in teaching as attested by:
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Satisfactory performance of field placement work in local schools;
A sincere interest in undertaking student teaching and becoming a teacher as reflected in the student’s selfrecommendation essay;
Possession of such personal qualities as initiative, dependability, self-confidence, empathy, cooperativeness,
and flexibility in adapting to new situations, as evaluated by the Education Studies Program faculty, by
other faculty at the College, and, when appropriate, by classroom teachers involved in the student's field
placements.
LIBERAL ARTS MENTOR
All student teachers are required to have a Liberal Arts Mentor. This will be a faculty member of your own
choosing, most likely from your major department, who will visit your classes at least once during your student
teaching semester, provide you with support and feedback on your teaching, and act as a resource person. Your
Liberal Arts Mentor will also serve as a member of your Portfolio Review Committee.
We ask that when you are notified that you have been accepted into the Student Teaching Program, you
immediately choose whom you wish to have as your Mentor. Contact that person to make sure he or she is
willing to take on this responsibility. Secure an appointment with your Mentor. The Education Studies faculty
will meet with all the Liberal Arts Mentors early in the semester to clarify their responsibilities. By the end of
this semester, please give the name of your Liberal Arts Mentor to Jonathan Miller-Lane, AXT 107, x3459, or
jmillerl@middlebury.edu.
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TRAVEL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT FOR STUDENT TEACHERS
Students will be expected to provide or arrange their own transportation. Student teachers placed in schools
outside of Mary Hogan Elementary School, Middlebury Union Middle School, and Middlebury Union High
School will be reimbursed for their travel expenses. Students are expected to car pool with other Middlebury
College students. Each semester reimbursement will be made only for car pooling expenses for one driver to
such schools.
WORK POLICY
Student teaching is a full-time responsibility. Paid employment during your student teaching semester is highly
discouraged.
LICENSURE EXAMS
Successful completion of the student teaching semester and licensure portfolio completes the Middlebury
College teacher education minor and leads to a recommendation to the Vermont Department of Education for
licensure. Students will still need to obtain passing scores on the Praxis I and II Exams to secure their teaching
license.
TRANSCRIPT
The Education Studies Director will request a copy of your transcript.
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EDUCATION STUDIES PROGRAM
MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE
STUDENT TEACHING
APPLICATION FORM
LAST NAME: ________________
CLASS: _______
Major: ______
FIRST NAME: ________________ ID# ________
Advisor: _____________________________
Campus Box # ______ e-mail address: _____________________
Date of Birth: _________
Cell/Home Phone ______________
Home Address
_________________________ ____________________00000
street
city
state
zip
Check if 9th semester
ELEMENTARY
Indicate your first and second choice:
K
1st
2nd
3rd
SECONDARY
Check your preference:
4th
5th
6th
middle school (7-8)
high school (9-12)
Subject preference:
___________________
If other than your major, explain on reverse
Will you have the use of a car during your student teaching?
yes
no
PLEASE LIST THE FOLLOWING:
Your first-year seminar course:
Course No.________
Title ____________________________
When taken __________
Professor __________________________
Your college writing course:
Course No.________
Title ____________________________
When taken _________
Professor ______________________
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REQUIRED OF ELEMENTARY STUDENT TEACHERS
List all college science, mathematics, and computer science courses taken:
Courses that fulfilled SCI and DED distribution requirements:
SCI: ___________________________
DED: _________________________
PSYC 0105 (Intro to Psychology)
When taken: ________
PSYC 0225 (Child Psychology)
When taken: ________
PSYC 0327 (Educational Psychology) When taken: ________
EDST 0305 (Literacy/Social Studies)
When taken: ________
Placement Teacher ______________
EDST 0315 (Elem Math/Science)
When taken ________
Placement Teacher ______________
EDST 0317 (Children and the Arts)
When taken ________
Placement Teacher ______________
REQUIRED OF SECONDARY STUDENT TEACHERS
PSYC 0105 (Intro to Psychology)
When taken ________
PSYC 0216 (Adolescence)
When taken ________
PSYC 0327 (Educational Psychology)
When taken ________
EDST 0318 (Secondary Schools)
When taken ________
Placement Teacher ____________
EDST 0320 (Literacy)
When taken ________
Placement Teacher ____________
EDST 0327 (Mid/Sec Ed & Special Ed)
When taken ________
Placement Teacher ____________
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REQUIRED OF BOTH SECONDARY AND ELEMENTARY STUDENT TEACHERS
Other Education Studies courses, including independent studies. List all other college courses you have taken,
either at Middlebury or elsewhere, that supplement your courses in Education (winter term education courses,
relevant psychology courses, The Creative Process, etc.):
Type here or attach sheets
List other teaching-related activities (i.e. volunteer work, camp counselor, tutor, etc.):
Type here or attach sheets
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Signature
Date
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EDUCATION STUDIES PROGRAM
STUDENT'S SELF-RECOMMENDATION
LAST NAME ______________
FIRST NAME _______________
MAJOR_____________
DATE
Please write a 3-page essay that reflects on your preparation and reasons for becoming a teacher. In your
reflections, discuss how personal background, courses, field placements, readings, experiences, family, people,
and your liberal arts education have contributed to your development as a prospective teacher. Conclude with a
brief statement on your teaching philosophy and a short evaluation of your personal strengths and weaknesses
as they relate to teaching and learning.
This essay does not have to be written on this form; attach separate sheet(s) if you wish.
Type here or attach sheets
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MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE
EDUCATION STUDIES PROGRAM
ACADEMIC REFERENCE
To the Applicant: Fill in your name, major, and complete the waiver form. Fill in the professor's name and
personally take this form to the professor.
Name: _______________________
Major: _________________
Under Section 438, General Education Provisions Act (Public Law 90-247), you have the right to review
materials submitted in connection with your application. This law also allows you to waive this right if you
so choose, understanding that confidential recommendations are not required in the admissions process.
Please check one and sign:
I do not waive my right of access to this information
I do waive my right of access to this information
Signed: ________________________________________
Professor being asked to complete this form: ________________________
Department: _______________________
The Professional Semester in Education Studies is a semester-long, full-time practicum at a local school,
leading to recommendation for teacher licensure.
To succeed, the applicant must have a broad understanding of the liberal arts and substantive knowledge of the
subject matter, and possess the analytical and research skills to master new materials. Because student teachers
are involved in a challenging role working with children or adolescents, they must have a high degree of
commitment and the ability to adjust to people of different social and cultural backgrounds. We cannot overemphasize the value of your candid appraisal in enabling us to determine if the applicant is prepared for this
pre-professional program. You may complete this form or write a letter of evaluation.
The candidate's application cannot be reviewed until we receive this form. Please return it promptly to
Trish Dougherty, Twilight Hall, no later than March 15.
Please rate the applicant on the following characteristics:
Outstanding
Satisfactory
Poor
Unknown
Knowledge of subject matter
a. Facts and concepts
b. Research
c. For foreign languages only
Proficiency in the language
Writing ability
Oral ability
Initiative and follow-through
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In what capacity and for how long, have you known this student?
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What are this student's intellectual strengths and weaknesses relevant to teaching?
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In your opinion does this student have a clear motivation for teaching and does she/he have the ability and
potential to become a competent teacher?
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Please add any other comments (use other side) which would help the Education Studies Committee in its
decision.
Type here or attach sheets
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Signature
Date
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Department/Program
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