School of
Education
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San Marcos, California 92096-0001
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Assignment Detail for Breadth of Experience Assignment
EDMS 570 | ES Credential Courses | EDMX 575
The purpose of this extended assignment is:
a) To meet Standard 15 of the Education Specialist Program (ES) CCTC requirement, and
b) To provide candidates with first hand exposure to a broad range of service delivery settings.
Through pre-arranged, scheduled and structured visitations, candidates are to engage in focused observation of the
varying aspects of each service delivery setting as outlined in the Field Experience Reflection template.
A minimum of thirty (30) hours of engaged observation time are to be described by the candidate and verified by
the site teacher or administrator on the attached Time Log.
Specific courses (i.e., EDMX 622, EDMX 627, EDMX 633) in the ES credential program provide observation
opportunities, which are designed to also meet the breadth of experience requirement. Additional visitations are
arranged through the Clinical Practice Coordinator. The visitation time log and each reflection are to be digitally
stored over the course of the program. To qualify for the Education Specialist credential, the log and reflections
evidencing breadth of experience hours are due in EDMX 575 to qualify for a Mild/Moderate Education
Specialist Credential.
Opportunities provided toward meeting the 30-hour criteria include, but are not limited to the following settings,
which provide support to students with Individual Education Programs
- Juvenile Court school or an alternative high school
- Inclusive urban elementary school
- Inclusive middle and high school
- Adult transition program
Candidates are NOT to make individual arrangements for these experiences. Exceptions must be approved by the
Education Specialist Program Coordinator and the Clinical Practice Coordinator.
As ambassadors of the CSUSM Education Specialist program, all candidates are to observe all professional
courtesies, dress and protocols (e.g., signing in at the front office, make and wear a name tag). These universitycommunity partnerships and professional courtesy visits can be spoiled for future candidates by one inappropriate
experience.
For EDMX 570, prior to the visits usually occurring in the ninth week of the fall term, groups will be formed and
candidates will carpool to the field sites. Candidates are responsible for correct directions and for a punctual
arrival. Add-On credential candidates are provided visitation opportunities through the Clinical Practice
Coordinator in the fall semester prior to their enrollment in EDMX 575. Add-On candidates are encouraged to
carpool and visit in groups, as group visitations enhances the ease and smoothness of the visit and is more
efficient for those escorting guests at campus locations.
California State University, San Marcos
College of Education, Health & Human Services – School of Education
EDUCATION SPECIALIST BROAD RANGE of SERVICE OBSERVATION
FIELD EXPERIENCE REFLECTION
[Insert Semester of Experience]
Candidates: Complete this for, and then omit all italicized writing prompts prior to submission
Candidate Name:
Date(s) of Visitation:
Special Education Field Site Information:
District or City:
School Site Name:
Teachers Observed:
Special Activities/Settings: Name specific services observed, like PT, OT, Orientation/Mobility, APE
Sample Log Format & Required Elements (3 – 4 pages per experience)
Summary of Experience
1. Detailed description of the setting(s) in which you observed and participated.
Start here…
2. Detailed description of the students in the setting(s).
Start here…
3. Describe the activities/events of the day: (Be sure to address each item—use a table if easier—see below)
Topic/Student Activities: Highlight at least one specific activity for each observation day
Materials: Highlight one material/curriculum each day (essential element)
Teaching Methods/Approaches: Highlight a teaching/assessment approach
(e.g. literacy or math instruction, behavior support, social skills, Picture Exchange Communication System)
Specialists (e.g. OT, PT, SLP): Note and describe your observations of other specialists in action.
Time
frame
Topic/Activity
Content
Instructional
Materials
Pedagogy /Differentiation
Student Activity
Observations
Specialists
# of Aides
Expand table as needed
4. Reflection of Experience: Write a 3 - 6 paragraph reflection about experience.
(a) Summarize your overall impressions of your experiences today. What new information did you learn? Did any
experience change your thinking or impact you in a particular way?
(b) Describe at least two (Education Specialist Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe) Teaching Performance Expectations
(TPEs) that were addressed in your observation, participation, or experience in this setting, classroom, visitation site.
Reflect upon these TPEs, discussing pedagogy, interventions, or activities that specifically address your chosen TPEs.
(c) What did you gain from this experience that will impact your teaching and your ability to deliver services to
students with disabilities? What skills and ideas might you apply in your own teaching, based upon these
experiences?
The experiences will likely result in about 2 full pages of description and thoughtful reflection per visitation.
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College of Education Health & Human Services
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Education Specialist Field Experience Time Sheet
As one component of demonstrating achievement of Program Standard 15: Field Experience in a Broad Range
of Service Delivery Options, is the requirement to observe and participate in a broad range of special education service field
experiences which provide candidates with breadth and depth of exposure and experience in these settings. Candidate
commitment to field experience is a minimum of 30 clock hours.
Candidate Name
Semester
_______
1. School Name/District:
Teacher Name(s)
Grade Level: __________ Program Type: _______________
Classroom Setting: ____________________________
2. School Name/District:
Teacher Name(s)
Grade Level: __________ Program Type: _______________
Classroom Setting: ____________________________
3. School Name/District:
Teacher Name(s)
Grade Level: __________ Program Type: _______________
Classroom Setting: ____________________________
4. School Name/District:
Teacher Name(s)
Grade Level: __________ Program Type: _______________
Classroom Setting: ____________________________
5. School Name/District:
Teacher Name(s)
Grade Level: __________ Program Type: _______________
Classroom Setting: ____________________________
6. School Name/District:
Teacher Name(s)
Grade Level: __________ Program Type: _______________
Classroom Setting: ____________________________
Date Arrival Depart
time
time
Total time
in class
___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
Classroom Activities Observed
TOTAL HOURS________ Candidate Signature: __________________________________ Date:____________
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Teacher
Initials