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Spring 2016
Office of Field Experiences
Field Placement Orientation
Education Building – Room 110
Introduction of Faculty
Dr. Lula Henry
Department of Teacher Education, Interim Chair
880-8218
lula.henry@lamar.edu
Dr. Gayle Butaud
Office of Field Experience, Director
880-8033
gayle.butaud@lamar.edu
Contact Information
Mrs. Paula Hussey
paula.hussey@lamar.edu
Dr. Cavan Leerkamp
cavan.leerkamp@lamar.edu
Mrs. Wanda Nicklebur
wanicklebur@lamar.edu
Ms. Danna Perello
880-8033
pereldl@my.lamar.edu
Sequence of Courses
Phase I:
PEDG 3300 – Human Learning and Development –
15 hours
EACH 4303 – Intro. Early Childhood – 15 hours
 You will do small group work, one on one
tutoring, etc.
 Supervisors for these courses will just visit
the mentor teacher. You may/may not be
on campus for their visit.
 You are to be actively involved in the
classroom. You are not to sit and watch.
Phase I:
PEDG 3351 – Social Studies Methods – 30 hours
Phase II EC-6 Certifications
Secondary Certifications
PEDG 3350 – Math Methods
PEDG 3380 – Secondary
PEDG 3352 – Science Methods
PEDG 4380 – Classroom
Curriculum
Management
PEDG 4340 – Classroom
Management
SPED 4307 – Inclusion in the Classroom
SPED 4311 – Life Skills in the Classroom
• You will teach two 45 minute lessons for these courses.
• You will schedule an LU supervisor to watch you teach one of them.
• You are to be actively involved in the classroom. You are not to sit and
watch.
Remember:
 Prerequisites must be met for each course.
 You must earn a C or better in all teacher
preparation courses to progress in the
program.
 You must have your own transportation to
your field work campus.
 It is your responsibility to scheduled day/time
that your LU supervisor can watch you
teach.
 It is your responsibility to have your
verification form signed each time you visit.
Proficiency Tests
If you are taking …
You are ready to take…
PEDG 3351
EC-6 CORE Subjects Social Studies (803)
4-8 CORE Subjects Social Studies (808)
PEDG 3350
EC-6 CORE Subjects Math (802)
4-8 CORE Subjects Math (807)
PEDG 3352
EC-6 CORE Subjects Science(804)
4-8 CORE Subjects Science (809)
PEDG 3380
EC-12 Health, Music, Art, PE or 8-12 Math, Social
Studies, History, ELAR, Life Science, Science
PEDG 4340 or 4380
EC- 12 PPR
SPED 4307 or 4311
EC-12 Special Education
Literacy Block
EC-6 CORE Subjects ELAR (801)
4-8 CORE Subjects ELAR (806)
You must complete ALL proficiency tests before you can
begin Phase III: Clinical Teaching. There is a deadline to
begin Clinical Teaching!!
T-CERT
 TExES Certification Exam Review for Teachers (T-CERT)
is a portal based educator test preparation program
provided through a partnership with the Texas Education
Agency. The site is designed to enhance the preparation
you have received though your teacher preparation
program.
 The T-CERT review includes online content, handouts,
presentations, videos, practice questions and scheduled
on-line chats with others preparing for the same exam and
a subject matter expert.
 You are required to complete the T-CERT review before
registering for the Lamar Proficiency Test.
 Questions?? See Kylie Thompson 201F
Phase III – Clinical Teaching
 All day on a public school campus for 60 days.
 All proficiency tests must be passed before you
receive a placement.
Things to Print:
 Verification form
 Assessment forms
Teacher Education Department
education.lamar.edu > assessment forms
OR
TK 20
document room > public documents > PEDG – Teacher Education
Things to Read:
 Field Experience Handbook
 LU Fit to Teach Policy
Things to do:
 NAME BADGE
Go to Wimberly Building – 1st floor and have an
Clinical ID Badge made – Bring your Lamar ID with
you.
 MY LAMAR
You must have a my.lamar.edu account. All intern
information will be emailed through my.lamar.edu
 TRANSPORTATION
You are responsible for your own transportation to field
placements while in the program.
 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
Contact the district you selected and find out what you
need to do to be on campus. Follow up.
Things to bring with you:
 Make a one page sheet for your mentor:
 Your name, phone, email
 Course Schedule
 Job schedule
 Possible Dates/Times for your visits
 Course Requirements
Your responsibilities :
 Complete a Volunteer Background Check in
the District you selected.
 Have transportation to your placement.
 It is YOUR responsibility to make contact with
the campus. If your mentor does not return
your phone call or email – JUST SHOW UP!
 WEAR YOUR NAME BADGE and bring your
driver’s license.
 Introduce yourself to the first person you see
in the office and ask about procedures for
being on campus.
More responsibilities :
 REMEMBER: You are a guest on that campus
and this is a job interview for you 
 Journal at HOME about your experience.
 All course assignments associated with TK20 MUST
be attached to receive your course grade.
 You are NOT to just sit and watch. You should be
actively involved in the classroom.
 Savor this experience. Take time to think about what
is going on in the classroom and how it relates to the
course you are taking.
IF THERE IS A PROBLEM…
EMAIL us ASAP
 Mrs. Nicklebur – wanicklebur@lamar.edu
 Dr. Leerkamp – cavan.leerkamp@lamar.edu
 Include your L#, certification area, current placement
and be specific about the problem.
 Our office will contact you as soon as we fix it……
Professional Behavior
Other Items:
 Professional Organizations –
 Lamar Student Educator Association
 Liability Insurance
 Meetings/Programs
 Any students using Communication
Access Services need to stay after for
additional information.
 Sign Professionalism Agreement
Good Luck…
Have a
great
semester!