Teacher Education Programs
Field Experience Handbook
2011-2012
TAL Field Experience Handbook
Table of Contents
Letter to Students
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Section 1: Field Experience Overview
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Section 2: Fingerprinting
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Section 3: Placement
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Section 4: Public Transportation
10
Section 5: LiveText
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Section 6: Code of Ethics
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Section 7: General Guidelines for UM Students
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Section 8: Field Experience Forms for UM Students
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Section 9: Contact Information
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Section 10: General Guidelines and Forms for Clinical Teachers
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Section 11: General Guidelines for TAL Field Experience Assignments
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Section 12: Forms for School Sites
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Letter to Students
August 2011
Dear Teacher Education Students:
The School of Education’s elementary and secondary education committees have put together
this Field Experience Handbook to provide both an overview of the process and the specific
information you will need to contribute to your success in the field experience component
affiliated with your Teaching and Learning coursework. Field experiences are designed to
provide practical classroom experiences and to enhance your university coursework. As an
integral part of your teacher preparation program, field experience is linked to a particular course
in the program. The Office of Undergraduate Academic Services will be responsible for
providing the site placements. During the placements, you will be providing evidence of the
Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, ESOL standards/competencies and skills, reading
competencies, as well as content-specific competencies based upon your education major
through LiveText submissions supervised by the Office of Teacher Education Programs. The
Professor-of-Record for your course will be responsible for the grading of each course including
the field experience component.
This document is subject to the UM Honor Code and UM Bulletin as well as to the specific rules,
regulations and procedures which govern the student placements at your schools. The
information contained in this handbook also replaces any information written in any other field
experience handbook prior to this date. In fact, this handbook will be replaced by future updated
handbooks. Please be advised that the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) may implement
new requirements for certification. These requirements will be mandatory with or without
notice in this handbook.
It is with great appreciation and gratitude that we thank both the area faculty members and student
representatives listed below who worked so diligently on creating this handbook. Their work will
guide you to develop a clear vision of how the field experience process operates. Good luck in
this exciting, challenging, and rewarding part of your pre-service teacher education program.
Elementary Education Committee
Secondary Education Committee
Dr. Okhee Lee, Chair
Dr. Elizabeth Harry, Chair
Dr. Maria Carlo
Dr. William Blanton
Dr. Arlene Clachar
Dr. Wendy Cavendish
Dr. Josh Diem
Dr. Shawn Post
Dr. Mileidis Gort
Dr. Gloria Pelaez
Dr. Anita Meinbach
Ms. Gina Astorini
Dr. Gloria Pelaez
Dr. Eugene Provenzo
Dr. Jeanne Schumm
Ms. Gina Astorini
Alison Schwarz, Student Representative
Special Thanks to
Mr. Donner Valle
Elementary Education
Students:
Kayla Kasel
Stacey Kerr
Meaghan Pelletier
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Section 1
Field Experience Overview
Field experiences are an integral part of Teacher Education Programs at the University of Miami.
Students are provided with meaningful, diverse, and varied field experiences on a consistent
basis during their program of studies. The majority of upper-level courses include field
experience requirements that are usually 15-20 hours per course.
Field Experience Checklist
Step One
Get Fingerprinted
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Step Two
Get Your Field Experience Placement
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Step Three
Go to the M-DCPS Fingerprinting Office located at:
- Address: 1500 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 141-R, Miami,
FL 33132
- Phone: 305-995-7472
- Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
You will need:
1. A valid ID (e.g., license, passport, Florida ID)
2. Social Security Card for U.S. students OR passport for
international students
3. $71 Money Order ONLY made payable to
“School Board of Miami-Dade Fingerprinting’
Attend the Field Experience Orientation (first time only).
For all other Field Experiences students may log onto
LiveText at:
1. www.livetext.com
2. logon
3. Go to ‘Create’
4. Under #1: Choose a Folder, select ‘Field Experience’
5. Under #2: Choose a Template, select ‘Field Experience
Fall 2010’
6. Under #3: Title, type in “Field Experience Fall 2011”
7. Press ‘Create a Document’
8. View your placement
Get Your M-DCPS Security Clearance Card
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Approximately 10 business days AFTER being
fingerprinted, see your academic advisor to pick up your
M-DCPS Security Clearance Card. This card will be valid
throughout your program of study.
Bring this document with you each time you go to your
Field Experience.
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Step Four
Contact Your School
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Step Five
Contact your school during the first two weeks of the
semester. If you do not hear back from the school within a
week, you may visit the school’s main office directly. If
you need further assistance, contact Gina Astorini for
assistance (305-284-3826) or gfastorini@miami.edu
Find out if there is an orientation you need to attend.
Set up a time when you should attend.
Print Out Field Experience Forms and Bring Them
with You to Your School
1. Field Experience Contract
2. Field Experience Student Attendance Record
3. Field Experience Evaluation Report
Step Six
Go to Your School
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Step Seven
Bring Field Experience forms to your Clinical Teacher.
The Clinical Teacher should fill out the Contract and sign
the Student Attendance Record daily.
Bring your Fingerprinting Clearance Card daily.
Submit Documents
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Upon the completion of your Field Experience:
1. Upload your documents into LiveText
2. Submit a copy to the Office of Undergraduate
Academic Services
3. Submit a copy to your professor
4. Retain a copy for your records
QUESTIONS? Contact:
Gina Astorini
(305) 284-3826
Section 2
Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting Procedures
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Why do I have to be fingerprinted?
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School districts in the State of Florida require a criminal background check for
field placement of students and interns. Fingerprinting and criminal background
check procedures are at the student’s expense. Students with felony arrests may
wish to consider these requirements carefully, and if necessary, seek advice from
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an advisor in the School of Education before enrolling in courses with field
experience requirements.
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On May 2, 2005 the Jessica Lunsford Act was signed into legislation. This Act
provided several safeguards to protect Florida's children from sexual predators. In
addition to toughening the regulation of registered offenders, this Act expanded
the background check requirements for school districts to include all contracted
workers and consultants. This law enables every school district to better protect
the children in its care. Additionally, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement
agreed to implement a database to track arrests of school district employees and
contractors and notify the school districts when an employee is arrested. This new
tracking system will help ensure that the children in our schools remain safe.
Who is affected?
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Every field experience student entering a M-DCPS
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All students in teacher education programs
At what point in the program do I get fingerprinted?
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You are advised to complete the fingerprinting requirement in TAL 103. You
must complete this requirement before enrolling in any TAL course at the 200
level or above.
What do I need?
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A current official picture identification,
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AND a Social Security Card,
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AND M-DCPS Fingerprinting Form (FM-6524).
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AND a $71.00 money order payable to the “School Board Miami-Dade
Fingerprinting.” A money order can be obtained at any post office, including the
one on the UM campus, or at any CVS store.
What is the procedure for international students?
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International students must bring their passport and a $71.00 money order
payable to the “School Board Miami-Dade Fingerprinting.”
Where do I go to complete fingerprinting?
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This may be completed ONLY at M-DCPS’s main office between 7:00-4:00 M-F.
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You should allow a couple of hours to complete the fingerprinting process. This process
takes longer in the afternoon.
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Address of M-DCPS Fingerprint Office
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1500 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 115, Miami, Fl 33132
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Mapquest information is available.
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Why not the police department?
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You can take the MetroRail to the Government Center Station and then take the
MetroMover to the School Board Station. The School Board Building is across
the street from the Station.
The Florida Department of Education requires each school district to take
responsibility for fingerprinting efforts. M-DCPS mandates that all students be
fingerprinted through their office to ensure eligibility.
I have been fingerprinted in my home town. Can I use that?
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No
Time Frame for Fingerprinting
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We should have approval within 10 business days of your fingerprinting.
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You may not enter a classroom until you have been cleared. (But you still may attend
orientations at the school site, if required.)
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You will receive an approved M-DCPS Security Clearance Card that you will be required
to present to your assigned school.
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Your M-DCPS Security Clearance Card should be picked up in the Office of
Undergraduate Academic Services (MB 312).
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Students MUST contact the school where they have been placed immediately. Not doing
so may result in the school not accepting you.
Fingerprinting “Issues”
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Is there an appeal process?
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Yes, you will receive a letter from M-DCPS stating the reason for denial.
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You will be required to write a letter to the M-DCPS Office of Professional
Standards with a written response.
How long does it take?
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Determined by the M-DCPS Office of Professional Standards
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Section 3
Placement
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How is my placement made?
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A Field Experience Information Sheet is given to all students during advising.
Others receive it electronically. If you do not receive it, be sure that the Office of
Undergraduate Academic Services has your current e-mail address in its database.
We strongly recommend that you use your UM email address when
communicating with our Office.
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Some placements are made at the request of the professor.
How do I change my placement?
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A request for a change of placement should be made only after serious
consideration on the part of the student.
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A written request for a change of placement must be submitted to the Student
Services Advisory Board via Marissa Stevenson (305-284-3415).
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Requests will be decided on a case-by-case basis.
Are there other students assigned to the same school?
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Are music students placed in music settings?
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The Office of Undergraduate Academic Services works closely with the
Department of Music Education at the Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music.
Placement in a music setting will be made, if appropriate, based on TAL course
content and requirements.
Are school-based orientations mandatory? Can I go if my fingerprinting is not complete?
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Not all schools hold an orientation. If they do, then attendance is mandatory. If
your assigned school does have an orientation, you will be advised of the date and
time. If you have a conflict with your class schedule, you are advised to consult
with the course instructor.
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You may go to the orientation if your fingerprinting is not yet complete.
However, you may NOT report to a classroom until your fingerprints have been
cleared and you have received your M-DCPS Security Clearance Card.
To whom do I report?
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The Office of Undergraduate Academic Services strives to cluster groups of
students at the same school. It is recommended that you arrange to carpool with
other students.
You report to the school’s main office and ask to meet with the field experience
contact person.
What do I have to return to the Office of Undergraduate Academic Services?
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Field Experience Contract
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Field Experience Student Attendance Record
TAL Field Experience Handbook
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Field Experience Evaluation Report
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Make copies of all documents for your records. A copy should be submitted to the
Office of Undergraduate Academic Services upon completion of each field
experience.
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Scan and upload all your documents to LiveText! They will come in handy as you
complete your e-portfolio for FEAPS.
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Clinical Teacher Evaluation – This should be filled out on LiveText at the end of
your experience.
What if I have more than one TAL class?
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All of your field experiences may be completed at the same school, unless
determined otherwise by your professors.
What do I bring to the school?
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The appropriate forms from the Field Experience Handbook and documentation
from your instructor, Fingerprinting M-DCPS Security Clearance Card, Field
Experience Contract, Field Experience Student Attendance Record, and Field
Experience Evaluation Report.
How do I dress for my field experiences?
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Always dress professionally. Follow the guidelines established by the school site
where you have been placed.
Final notes on placement
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Schools are notified, via e-mail or fax, with a list of names of students who will be
completing field experiences.
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Return the Field Experience Contract, the Field Experience Student Attendance Record,
and the Field Experience Evaluation Report to the Office of Undergraduate Academic
Services.
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The Field Experience Contract should be turned in within the first two weeks of
beginning your field experience.
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Please remember that you are the guests at each school site and represent the University
of Miami and the School of Education.
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Field Experience Placements should begin as soon as you have your M-DCPS Security
Clearance Card. When calling the school, please leave your local phone number (305 or
786 area code) and UM e-mail address. If you do not have a local phone number, the
school will not be able to return your calls. Contact your school during the first two
weeks of the semester. If you do not hear back from the school within a week, you may
visit the school’s main office directly. If you need further assistance, contact Ms. Gina
Astorini for assistance (305-284-3826). If you wait until the middle of the semester, the
school has the prerogative to deny you access to the school.
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Section 4
Public Transportation
How do I get to school?
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Miami-Dade Transit www.miamidade.gov/transit/home.asp
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On the left of the page there is a "Rider Tools" Menu, and two choices down is the "Trip
Planner" link.
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If you click on that link it will take you to another page where you enter your start
address and destination address, so that the system could put together your route for you.
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Under the "Rider Tools" menu are all of the schedules and routes for not only the
Metrobuses, but the MetroRail and the MetroMover.
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You may use all of this to figure out how to get to your placement using public
transportation.
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Section 5
LiveText
The School of Education uses LiveText to collect and aggregate data for evaluating and
enhancing curricula. It is also used as an invaluable accreditation tool for UM’s Teacher
Education Programs. All students enrolled in a Teacher Education Program are required to
purchase LiveText and use it throughout their program of study.
Some of the elements that students complete via LiveText include:
 Submission of course-based assignments.
 Completion of an electronic portfolio demonstrating competency of all 12 Florida
Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs), and other curricular competencies pertinent
to their program of study.
The portfolio is a collection of personal evidence and reflections that exhibit an individual’s
progress in becoming a teacher. The portfolio integrates all aspects of the program of study
including course work, field experiences, and associate teaching, and prepares students for
continued professional growth.
If you a teacher education student, you are advised to purchase LiveText during TAL 103. You
must purchase LiveText before enrolling in any TAL course at the 200 level or above.
Formal LiveText orientation will occur at the following points in your program of study:
 Elementary Education – TAL 305 Classroom and Behavior Management
 Secondary Education – TAL 204 Meeting the Educational Needs of Diverse Secondary
Learners
LiveText Evidence
All students enrolled in a Teacher Education Program will be required to purchase LiveText and
use it throughout their program of study. If you have not been trained in LiveText you must
contact Donner Valle at (305) 284-2425 or dvalle@miami.edu. His office is located in Merrick
219.
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Section 6
Code of Ethics
UM Honor Code Policy
This code is established for the undergraduate student body, to protect the academic integrity of
the University of Miami, to encourage consistent ethical behavior among undergraduate students,
and to foster a climate of fair competition. While a student's commitment to honesty and
personal integrity is assumed and expected, this Code is intended to provide an added measure of
assurance that, in fulfilling the University's requirements, a student's work will never involve
falsification, plagiarism, or other deception regarding the true nature of the materials presented.
Each student is responsible for completing the academic requirements of each course in the
manner indicated by the faculty.
The official University of Miami Honor Code can be downloaded from the UM Dean of Students
website:
http://www6.miami.edu/dean-student/honor-code/
TAL Plagiarism Policy
All students enrolled in courses offered by the Department of Teaching and Learning (TAL) are
expected to visit the following link and read one or more of the articles cited on plagiarism:
http://www.library.miami.edu/research/userguides/student_writing_resources.html
For Education majors, this will constitute part of their preparation for the Ethics requirement of
the Florida Accomplished Practices (FEAPs).
At a minimum, students will receive an automatic Fail for any assignment that shows even
minimal evidence of any of the violations listed in the Student Handbook, i.e., cheating,
plagiarism, misrepresentation, collusion, falsification of data or fabrication of findings. The
student will not be allowed to improve that grade; that is, the assignment grade of F will factor
into the course grade. This decision will be reported to the Chair of TAL. The professor of record
will have absolute discretion to judge the severity of the offense and may extend the penalty to
an F in the course. In addition to the above, the faculty member may refer the student to the
University Honors Council or the School of Education Ethics Council, where the full range of
penalties specified in the Student Handbook may be applied; these include disciplinary warning,
disciplinary probation, suspension, or expulsion from the University.
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The Code of Ethics and the Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession
in Florida
All students enrolled in Teacher Education Programs at UM are introduced to the expectations
placed on teachers regarding their character and behavior. Traditionally teachers are held to a
high moral standard in a community. Florida’s Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional
Conduct of the Education Profession provides students with guideline and expectations as to
their conduct as members of the teaching profession.
The Official Code of Ethics can be downloaded from the FLDOE website:
http://www.fldoe.org/edstandards/code_of_ethics.asp
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Section 7
General Guidelines for UM Students
Tips for Successful Field Experience
Professional Conduct
1.
Dress appropriately.
2.
Be punctual.
3.
Always call if there is a change to your schedule. Changes should be made only in the case
of an emergency.
4.
Adjust your schedule to fit the school’s schedule. Consult the M-DCPS calendar.
http://www.dadeschools.net/calendars/
5.
Be positive, firm, and professional with students.
6.
Communicate with students in a professional manner.
Instructional Time in the Classroom
7.
Be prepared! If you feel unprepared for what your teacher asks you to do, ask for more
guidance or time.
8.
Ask questions! If you do not understand abbreviations/acronyms your teacher uses, ask.
9.
Show initiative by asking for things to do, rather than waiting to be told what to do.
10.
Be willing to accept constructive criticism.
11.
Feel free to share ideas with your teacher. Many teachers like you to share new ideas.
12.
Paperwork is necessary for assessing and keeping records, but do not spend all of your time
doing paperwork. Engage with your students.
Policies and Procedures
13. Find out the classroom rules and routines immediately and be consistent in keeping them.
14.
Keep students’ confidential information, e.g., student grades, health information)
confidential.
15.
Activities involving you and your students should take place in public.
16.
Follow the lead from the clinical teacher when communicating with parents. Refer all
inquiries from parents to the teacher.
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Find out the school’s emergency and lock-down procedures.
18.
Follow the school’s policies for taking photos or videotaping students.
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School Context
19. Keep current with the new and existing programs at the school.
20.
Get to know the neighborhood and community that the school serves.
21.
Seek permission from your clinical teacher to participate in various school activities, such
as (a) attend open house, (b) go on a field trip, (c) sit in on a parent-teacher conference, (d)
attend a workday for teachers, (e) attend a faculty meeting, (f) spend an entire day at the
school, etc.
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Section 8
Field Experience Forms for UM Students
Students need the following forms for field experience:
M-DCPS Fingerprinting Form
Field Experience Information Sheet
Field Experience Contract with Cover Letter
Field Experience Student Attendance Record
Field Experience Evaluation Report
Do the following with the downloaded forms:
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Review the questions and activities in this Field Experience Handbook.
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Download and print the M-DCPS Fingerprinting Form and bring it with you when you go
for fingerprinting.
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Download and print the Field Experience Contract with Cover Letter. Provide these
forms to your Clinical Teacher the first time you meet.
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Review with your Clinical teacher all pertinent documents from the website and those
provided by your course instructor.
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Ask your Clinical Teacher to sign the Field Experience Contract, since this original must
be returned to the Office of Undergraduate Academic Services within the first two weeks
of the semester. Make two copies of this form. Submit one to your instructor and keep
one for your own records.
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Upon completion of your field experience hours, submit the originals of the Field
Experience Student Attendance Record and Field Experience Evaluation Report to the
Office of Undergraduate Academic Services.
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The Field Experience Student Attendance Record must be initialed by your Clinical
Teacher after each school visit. Make two copies of the forms. Submit a copy of the Field
Experience Student Attendance Record and the Field Experience Evaluation Report to
your course instructor. Be sure to keep a copy for your own records.
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Upload a set of all the completed forms you have collected into LiveText.
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Completion of your field experience is part of your course grade(s).
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Field Experience Information Sheet
The School of Education and the Office of Undergraduate Academic Services (UAS)
want to work with you to make your field experience(s) successful. The Office of UAS
requires that students complete their field experiences in a minimum of three (3)
diverse settings. Though not guaranteed, we would like to place you in a school that
best meets your needs and fulfills your program requirements. Please complete the
information below so that we can effectively and efficiently assign you to a school site.
Name: ____________________________ Date: ______________________________
Address (fall/spring): ____________________________________________________
City: ______________________ State: ___________________ Zip: _______________
Home phone #: _____________ Cell phone #: _____________ C#: _______________
UM e-mail address: ___________________________________
Program (i.e., ELED, SEC, MED, PTO): ___________________
Previous/Current Field Experience(s):
Name of School:
Semester/Year (e.g., Fall 2009)
1.
2.
3.
4.
School Preferences for Future Field Experience(s):
Name of School:
1.
2.
3.
I participate in (e.g., rowing team): _________________________________________
I prefer to be close to (e.g., UM, home address): ______________________________
I have access to a car (circle one):
yes
no
Please complete and return this form to Gina Astorini in the Office of UAS, MB 310-C or
e-mail to gfastorini@miami.edu.
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Field Experience Contract Cover Letter
Dear Clinical Teacher,
Thank you for agreeing to supervise one of our students in your classroom and to serve
as the Clinical Teacher. You play a critical role in the preparation of future educators.
The faculty, administrators, and staff involved in our Teacher Education Program at
UM’s School of Education have prepared the Field Experience Handbook to assist you
and our students in navigating this exciting part of the program.
You may access the Field Experience Handbook at http://education.miami.edu/dtep.
Please familiarize yourself with guidelines and procedures as well as expectations for
our students in the field.
Please keep in mind that students are to complete required assignments as part of the
field experience placement. We trust you will provide them with the opportunity to
complete these assignments in your classroom.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 305-284-3826.
Sincerely,
Gina F. Astorini
University of Miami
School of Education
Director of Undergraduate Academic Services
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Student’s Name
Student C#
Local Address
Telephone #
Course(s)
Professor(s)
Section(s)
Clinical Teachers
School
Subject/Grade
Days and Hours
Room #
The Clinical Teacher and I have met to discuss the requirements of the program. I understand
what is required of me and of the Clinical Teacher regarding the Field Experience Program.
Student Signature
Date
I have read the Clinical Teacher Handbook and documentation. The student and I have met to
discuss the program requirements and I understand what is expected of me and of the student
regarding the Field Experience Program. The above student and I have arranged a satisfactory
schedule, whereby the required number of hours for the Field Experience Program can be
completed.
Clinical Teacher Signature
Date
If there are any questions, please contact the OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC
SERVICES, 312 MERRICK, (305) 284-3826.
Revised: Aug 2011
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Field Experience
Student Attendance Record
Student’s Name
TAL Course(s)
Professor’s Name
Section(s)
Clinical Teacher
School
***All entries must be written in permanent ink! No erasures or white out. Cross out and make
new entry if mistakes are made. ***
Date
Student
Initial
Clinical Teacher
Initial
Time
In
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
TOTAL
Out
Subtotal
Hours
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Field Experience Evaluation Report
Student Name:
TAL Course:
School Name:
Student I.D.# ____________
Section:
Semester:
Year: ____________
Grade Level:
Subject: __________
Clinical Teacher Name:
Items 1-8 apply to all students; evaluate the rest of the items as appropriate.
Rating Scale
The UM student:
1. plans schedule with
clinical teacher, adheres
to schedule agreed upon,
or communicates with
collaborating teacher
about changes. (FEAP
11)
2. has effective and
appropriate oral and
written communication
skills. (FEAP 2)
3. dresses professionally to
class. (FEAP 11)
4. exhibits honesty,
integrity, and overall
professionalism in
dealings with both
students and colleagues.
(FEAP 6)
5. interacts positively with
collaborating teacher,
faculty and
administration. (FEAP 2)
6. expresses sensitivity to
and acceptance of all
students. (FEAP 5, 7)
4
3
2
Exemplary Effective Satisfactory
1
0
Needs
Not
Improvement Applicable
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7. is responsive to your
feedback about her/his
role in your classroom.
(FEAP 3)
8. uses techniques and
strategies to set up an
effective learning
environment. (FEAP 7,9)
9. is familiar with the
purpose and
administration of
classroom assessment.
(FEAP 1)
10. is knowledgeable about
the content of the lesson
taught. (FEAP 8,10)
11. presents the content of
the lesson in an organized
and effective manner
while engaging all
students in critical
thinking. (FEAP 4,10)
12. uses technology as
available at the school
site and as appropriate to
the learners. (FEAP 12)
Comments:
Clinical Teacher’s Signature
UM Student’s Signature
SOE Advisor’s Signature
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Contact Information
Dr. Shawn Post, Associate Dean
s.post@miami.edu 305.284.5703
Dr. Gloria Pelaez, Director of Teacher Education Programs and Accreditation
gmpelaez@miami.edu 305-284-3326
Ms. Gina F. Astorini, Director of Undergraduate Academic Services
gfastorini@miami.edu 305.284.3826
Ms. Marissa Stevenson, Office Manager
marissa@miami.edu 305.284.3415
Mr. Donner Valle, Assistant Director of Accreditation
dvalle@miami.edu 305.284.2425
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Section 10
General Guidelines and Forms for Clinical Teachers
To the Clinical Teacher
The Department of Teaching and Learning at UM School of Education very much appreciates
your having agreed to have a TAL student in your classroom this semester. Your role in helping
the prospective teacher is critically important.
You will be asked to complete a Field Experienced Evaluation Report for your student at the end
of the semester. Please contact the course instructor if your student is not attending regularly,
dresses inappropriately does a special project(s) that deserves recognition, etc. If there are
problems, the sooner you contact us, the better it will be.
Field experience is one of the most important components of a course. A portion of the course
grade for the student is determined by the field experience.
Please follow the tips below when welcoming and nurturing the UM student:
1. Introduce the UM student to your class.
2. Share your classroom rules and expectations with the UM student.
3. Get the UM student involved as soon as possible. Don’t let her/him just sit and watch. You
may begin by asking the UM student to help individual students and small groups of
students.
4. Let the UM student develop a relationship with all your students, including the most
challenging students.
5. Encourage the UM student to reflect and evaluate. You may want to keep a learning dialogue
journal with the UM student.
6. Encourage the UM student to share new ideas and methodologies with you.
7. Ask the UM student to share with you a copy of any field-based assignments given by the
UM instructor.
8. Invite the UM student to special events – open house, field trip, parent-teacher conference,
faculty meeting, etc.
Note: You may receive a letter from the UM instructor that comprises the field experience
guideline and assignments for the course.
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Student’s Name
Student C#
Local Address
Telephone #
Course(s)
Professor(s)
Section(s)
Clinical Teachers
School
Subject/Grade
Days and Hours
Room #
The Clinical Teacher and I have met to discuss the requirements of the program. I understand
what is required of me and of the Clinical Teacher regarding the Field Experience Program.
Student Signature
Date
I have read the Clinical Teacher Handbook and documentation. The student and I have met to
discuss the program requirements and I understand what is expected of me and of the student
regarding the Field Experience Program. The above student and I have arranged a satisfactory
schedule, whereby the required number of hours for the Field Experience Program can be
completed.
Clinical Teacher Signature
Date
If there are any questions, please contact the OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC
SERVICES, 312 MERRICK, (305) 284-3826.
Revised: Aug 2011
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Field Experience
Student Attendance Record
Student’s Name
TAL Course(s)
Professor’s Name
Section(s)
Clinical Teacher
School
***All entries must be written in permanent ink! No erasures or white out. Cross out and make
new entry if mistakes are made. ***
Date
Student
Initial
Clinical Teacher
Initial
Time
In
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
TOTAL
Out
Subtotal
Hours
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Field Experience Evaluation Report
Student Name:
TAL Course:
School Name:
Student I.D.# ____________
Section:
Semester:
Year: ____________
Grade Level:
Subject: __________
Clinical Teacher Name:
Items 1-8 apply to all students; evaluate the rest of the items as appropriate.
Rating Scale
The UM student:
1. plans schedule with
clinical teacher, adheres
to schedule agreed upon,
or communicates with
collaborating teacher
about changes. (FEAP
11)
2. has effective and
appropriate oral and
written communication
skills. (FEAP 2)
3. dresses professionally to
class. (FEAP 11)
4. exhibits honesty,
integrity, and overall
professionalism in
dealings with both
students and colleagues.
(FEAP 6)
5. interacts positively with
collaborating teacher,
faculty and
administration. (FEAP 2)
6. expresses sensitivity to
and acceptance of all
students. (FEAP 5, 7)
4
3
2
Exemplary Effective Satisfactory
1
0
Needs
Not
Improvement Applicable
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7. is responsive to your
feedback about her/his
role in your classroom.
(FEAP 3)
8. uses techniques and
strategies to set up an
effective learning
environment. (FEAP 7,9)
9. is familiar with the
purpose and
administration of
classroom assessment.
(FEAP 1)
10. is knowledgeable about
the content of the lesson
taught. (FEAP 8,10)
11. presents the content of
the lesson in an organized
and effective manner
while engaging all
students in critical
thinking. (FEAP 4,10)
12. uses technology as
available at the school
site and as appropriate to
the learners. (FEAP 12)
Comments:
Clinical Teacher’s signature
UM Student’s signature
SOE Advisor’s signature
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Section 11
General Guidelines for TAL Field Experience Assignments
Each course syllabus includes the following information about field experience.
Course Number and Title
TAL _____
Title
Purpose of the required field experience for this course
Number of hours of direct contact with learners for the field experience
The nature of the activity or activities required for the field experience
(e.g., observation requirement, teaching requirement, assessment requirement, additional
activities, etc.)
Connection of the field experience to course content
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Grading of the field experience
Field experience as part of course grade
Observation guideline for the field experience (if relevant to this course)
FEAPS addressed (check all that apply)
FEAP 1 Assessment
FEAP 2 Communication
FEAP 7 Human Development and
Learning
FEAP 8 Knowledge of Subject Matter
FEAP 3 Continuous Improvement*
FEAP 9 Learning Environments
FEAP 4 Critical Thinking
FEAP 10 Planning
FEAP 5 Diversity
FEAP 11 Role of the Teacher
FEAP 6 Ethics
FEAP 12 Technology
*If students attend a lecture, symposium, or workshop, and provide evidence of attendance and
a pertinent reflection, they may use for FEAP 3 Continuous Improvement.
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Section 12
Forms for School Sites
Cover Letter for Agreement with UM
[Date]
The University of Miami (UM), School of Education recognizes that this is a very busy
and exciting time of the year. In advance preparation for the 2011-2012 academic year
we are working diligently to ensure that our undergraduate education students have
quality field experience placements during the upcoming fall and spring semesters. We
would greatly appreciate your taking a few minutes to complete the attached Field
Experience Agreement Form (also copied below). Please fax the agreement form to
me by [deadline date].
All students participating in field experience(s) are required to complete M-DCPS
fingerprinting clearance. Our students have been instructed to present M-DCPS/UM
Clearance Information Cards upon arrival at the school. M-DCPS and UM have agreed
to the format that is used by all colleges and universities throughout the county. Dr.
Margareta Alonso at M-DCPS Teacher Education Center (TEC) may be reached for
confirmation if required (305.887.2002).
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. We look forward to
hearing from you. Thank you for the continuous support you provide our UM teacher
education students.
Sincerely,
Gina F. Astorini
University of Miami
School of Education
Director of Undergraduate Academic Services
Phone: 305.284.3826
Fax: 305.284.3003
E-mail: gfastorini@miami.edu
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Field Experience Agreement for M-DCPS and UM
[Date]
The School of Education at UM greatly appreciates your participation in providing our
undergraduate students with successful field experiences. It is now required that our
students be placed with teachers who have been trained in clinical supervision. In
addition, it would be very helpful if the elementary and English teachers with whom we
place our students are ESOL endorsed, and the secondary teachers have the required
ESOL training. We understand that not all quality teachers have received these
trainings, but we are under a State mandate to follow these procedures. Please inform
your faculty that for each student they assist, they will receive one (1)
undergraduate/graduate credit that they may use at UM School of Education. If the
teacher assists one student for two (2) classes, the teacher will receive two (2) credits
and so on. Generally, students complete 15-20 hours per course per semester.
School:
School Code:
Administrator’s Name:
Phone #:
E-mail:
School Address & Zip Code:
Although a formal orientation is not required for our students, if you would like
our students to attend a school orientation, please list the dates and times below.
UM students will be able to attend a Fall school orientation beginning [Date].
__________________
Fall Orientation Date
_________________
Time
_______________
Report to Room #
UM students will be able to attend a Spring school orientation beginning [Date].
__________________
Fall Orientation Date
_________________
Time
_______________
Report to Room #
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Number of Faculty Able to Supervise
Students in Field Experience
Subject Area(s) or Settings
1.
1. General classroom setting
2.
2. Inclusion (a child with a level of disability in a
general classroom)
3.
3. Math (am and/or pm class)
4.
4. Language Arts (a.m. and/or p.m. class)
5.
5. ESE
6.
6. Foreign Language
7.
7. Music
8.
8. ESOL
9.
9. Science – (e.g., Biology, Chemistry)
10.
10. Social Science – (e.g., History,
Geography)
Your continuous support makes this vital Teacher Education Program a great
success. Thank you!
Please fax this form to Gina Astorini or
e-mail it to gfastorini@miami.edu by [deadline date].
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Field Experience Agreement for Private Schools and UM
[Date]
The School of Education at UM greatly appreciates your participation in providing our
undergraduate students with successful field experiences. It is now required that our
students be placed with teachers who have been trained in clinical supervision. In
addition, it would be very helpful if the elementary and English teachers with whom we
place our students are ESOL endorsed, and the secondary teachers have the required
ESOL training. We understand that not all quality teachers have received these
trainings, but we are under the State mandate to follow these procedures. Please inform
your faculty that for each student they assist, they will receive one (1)
undergraduate/graduate credit that they may use at UM School of Education. If the
teacher assists one student for two (2) classes, the teacher will receive two (2) credits
and so on. Generally, students complete 15-20 hours per course per semester.
School:
School Code:
Administrator’s Name:
Phone #:
E-mail:
School Address & Zip Code:
Although a formal orientation is not required for our students, if you would like
our students to attend a school orientation, please list the dates and times below.
UM students will be able to attend a Fall school orientation beginning [Date].
__________________
Fall Orientation Date
_________________
Time
_______________
Report to Room #
UM students will be able to attend a Spring school orientation beginning [Date].
__________________
Fall Orientation Date
_________________
Time
_______________
Report to Room #
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Number of Faculty Able to Supervise
Students in Field Experience?
Subject Area(s) or Settings
1.
1. General classroom setting
2.
2. Inclusion (a child with a level of disability in a
general classroom)
3.
3. Math (am and/or pm class)
4.
4. Language Arts (a.m. and/or p.m. class)
5.
5. ESE
6.
6. Foreign Language
7.
7. Music
8.
8. ESOL
9.
9. Science – (e.g., Biology, Chemistry)
10.
10. Social Science – (e.g., History,
Geography)
Your continuous support makes this vital Teacher Education program a great
success. Thank you!!
Please fax this form to Gina Astorini 305-284-3826 or
e-mail it to gfastorini@miami.edu by [deadline date].