Special Methods/Math/Field Exp IIIA/Stage IIIA Portfolio (EDSC 329)

Term: 2026-2027 - Fall

Faculty

Marie A Leahy SSJShow MyInfo popup for Marie A Leahy SSJ

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Nancy Louise LevittShow MyInfo popup for Nancy Louise Levitt

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Schedule

Wed, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM (8/31/2026 - 12/18/2026) Location: MAIN

Description

For secondary Education co-majors only. Teacher candidates will spend 75 hours actively engaged in a secondary mathematics classroom with support from a mentor teacher and a college supervisor. Stage IIIA field experiences comprise a combination of individual tutorials, small group, and whole-class instruction and are aligned to PDE field competencies. Portfolios reflecting evidence of PDE field competencies are developed. Students apply the standards and goals of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and PA Core Mathematics Standards applicable to learners in grades 7-12 to lesson design and implementation. Weekly seminars address the four domains of effective teaching: Planning and Preparation, The Classroom Environment, Instruction, and Professional Responsibilities. An emphasis is placed on synthesizing theories learned with what is occurring in actual practice. Students are required to have current PA clearances on the first day of class. Prerequisite: Formal A