Student Teaching
Student teaching is the culminating clinical experience in your credential program. During this time, you work alongside a mentor teacher and university supervisor to develop and demonstrate your teaching practice in a PK–12 classroom.
Select your program to view student teaching requirements, enrollment instructions, and placement information:
Multiple Subject Credential Program Student Teaching
If you are a student in the MSCP/MA Program and you plan to enroll in EDEL 143A or EDEL 143B, please go to the links for information on how to enroll.
Department Policy Regarding Determination of Candidate Competence in Student Teaching
According to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), candidates must attain competency in all areas of relevant content and communication outlined in the CTC standards. The Elementary Education Department has thus adopted procedures to ensure such competence. Should a candidate perform unsatisfactorily in either phase of the practicum by failing to achieve the expected level of performance, the Process for Remediation would be enacted. If the process of remediation is unsuccessful, or if the candidate is removed from a practicum placement, she or he will receive no credit for that phase of the practicum.
The candidate will have two opportunities to successfully complete either EDEL 143A or EDEL 143B. If time allows, the second opportunity may occur within the same semester. If there is not adequate time left in the semester, the second opportunity will occur in a subsequent semester. Two unsuccessful experiences in either EDEL 143A or EDEL 143B will disqualify a candidate from the SJSU Multiple Subject Credential Program.
EDEL 143A Information
Beginning Student Teaching (Phase 1)
The purpose of this course is to become familiar with the duties/responsibilities of a classroom teacher. Teacher candidates. Teach beginning reading, plan and teach students in local schools one-on-one, in small groups, and whole class. EDEL 143A/part time student teaching schedule will be as follows:
- 4-unit, semester-long class
- Weeks 1-15: Three consecutive days a week, 2 mornings and 1 full day
- The actual days of the week will be determined in collaboration with the field triad the supervisor, the mentor teacher, and the teacher candidate.
- 1 placement per semester
- Specific course assignments outlined in the Student Teaching Field Guide, they are also in the course Canvas shell, and discussed with the supervisor.
Placements/Classroom Assignments
Teacher candidates are assigned to student teaching placements using the following criteria:
- We prioritize placements that provide teacher candidates with experience in
classrooms with ethnic, social, linguistic, and economic diversity.
- Dependent on SJSU's arrangements with school districts and the optimal clustering
of student teachers in districts and schools.
- Teacher candidates cannot be placed at a school where a relative attends or
works
- Location or specific placements can be requested but are not guaranteed
- Subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control
To Enroll in Student Teaching
- Teacher candidates attend a required meeting which scheduled the semester prior
to their planned EDEL143A semester.
- Teacher candidates complete a form that is submitted to the Field Placement Coordinator
in the Teaching Pathways and Field Experience office.
- Course code, Student Teacher Orientation details, and other pertinent information will be emailed to your SJSU email address.
Enrollment Requirements
- CSET Scores (all 3 Multiple Subject sections passed)
- Certificate of Clearance or 30-day Substitute Permit
- Prerequisites: EDTE 262 - must show grade or current enrollment
- Concurrent Enrollment Required: EDEL 108A - must show concurrent enrollment with the EDEL 143A semester
- TB Test Results - current (within 4 yrs.) negative results
- Requirements will be verified by the Teaching Pathways and Field Experience Office (SH 219) before EDEL 143A enrollment is processed.
EDEL 143B Information
Student Teaching Course Description
The purpose of this course is to become familiar with duties/responsibilities of classroom teacher. Plan/teach small groups and whole class, 2 weeks of solo-teaching in assigned Master Teacher's classroom
- 10-unit, semester long class
- Class schedule is M-F, 8-5pm (generally)
-5 days at school site, 8 seminars (late afternoon/evening)
Specific course assignments outlined in Field Experience Guide and addressed by supervisor
in seminar.
- 1 placement per semester
Placements/Classroom Assignments
- Based on availability in accordance with Elementary Education Department's mission to provide student teachers with ethnic, social, linguistic and economic diversity.
- Dependent on SJSU arrangements with school districts and the optimal clustering of student teachers in districts and schools.
- Cannot be placed at a school where a relative works or attends
- Subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control
To Enroll in Student Teaching
- Student Teachers currently enrolled in EDEL 143A will receive a 143B Enrollment Form form their 143A university supervisor. The university supervisor will help assist Student Teachers with completing the forms and submit them to the Field Placement Office for processing.
- Student Teachers not currently enrolled in EDEL 143A should submit all forms directly to Elementary Education Office in SH 305.
Enrollment Requirements
- CSET (all 3 Multiple Subject sections)
- Certificate of Clearance [pdf] or 30-day Substitute Permit
- Prerequisites: EDTE 262, EDEL 108A and EDEL 143A
Requirements will be verified via the Elementary Education Office in SH 305 before 143B enrollment is processed.
Additional Forms
Forms
Credential Students
- Course Equivalency Form [pdf] (Not for EDEL 143A/EDEL 143B-see student teaching forms)
Program Applicants
Student Teaching
- Multiple Subject Student Teaching and Intern Field Guide
- PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Credential Program Student Teaching Field Guide
- Multiple Subjects Lesson Plan Template
- Multiple Subjects CBAP Lesson Plan Template
- EDEL 143A End of Semester Assessment
Single Subject Credential Program Student Teaching
Overview
Student teaching Phase I and II/III are clinical field experiences where credential candidates can implement the knowledge and skills they've learned in seminars. Student teachers have the opportunity to observe and assist mentor teachers, develop lessons plans and curriculum materials, teach lessons and work with students, design and implement assessments, and refine their practice. Student teaching is divided into two semester-long experiences: Phase I and Phase II/III Student Teaching.
Phase I Student Teaching (184X)
- Student teachers work with their mentor teacher two periods each day, with an additional
time set aside each week to confer, debrief and/or plan.
- The experience culminates with 3 weeks of lead teaching in one of the two periods.
- During the Phase I semester, students also enroll in EDTE 260: Learning Environments
and attend a support seminar to talk about their student teaching experiences.
- Both seminars are designed to help student teachers prepare for the responsibilities
of classroom instruction.
- To be eligible for Phase I student teaching, students must meet subject matter competency
requirements.
Phase II and III Student Teaching (184Y and 184Z)
- Student teachers step up their commitments, working with a mentor teacher(s) four
periods each day.
- Student teachers lead teach two of the four periods for the entire time until the
end of the placement school's semester.
- In addition, student teachers must complete two weeks of full-day participation
in the classroom and fulfill the requirements for the summative assessment for the
program: The Performance Assessment for California Teachers.
Placements
All student teaching placements are arranged by the university, in collaboration with local administrators, to ensure quality and fairness. Upon District agreement to establish a placement, the placement is subject to the approval of site administration and the mentor teacher.
The administrator and/or mentor teacher may request to interview the teacher candidate before agreeing to serve as mentor and has the right to decline the placement. If a teacher candidate is unplaceable for more than one semester, the candidate will be disqualified from the program.
Placements at San Jose State University are made within our primary service area (within Santa Clara County) based on program criteria, including school demographics, mentor teacher experience and credentials, and course distribution. Placements outside of our primary service area but still within Santa Clara County may be possible depending on supervisor availability.
Unfortunately, we do not make placements outside of Santa Clara County and student teachers may not arrange their own placements or set their own schedules. However, we do our best to take geography and time constraints into account as we arrange placements.
Student Teaching Handbook
Our Single Subject Student Teaching and Intern Field Guide provides information about responsibilities, recommended activities and assessments. We recommend that all student teachers download and read through the handbook before beginning student teaching.
PK-3 Early Childhood Education Credential
For information on the PK-3 ECE Credential, visit here.
