Student Teaching Overview

Program Contacts:

Joan Klein- Interim Dean of the School of Education
Amber Olson- Director of Pathways and Compliance
Rachel Bopp- Education Programs Coordinator
Tom Klapp- Director of Student Teaching and Field Placement
Shawn Krinke- Director for Online Student Teaching and Field Placement

Program Overview

As stated in the Student Teaching Handbook: "The School of Education at Valley City State University believes an effective teacher is able to establish rapport with students and provide a nurturing, caring environment conducive to personal development. The teacher should be a person who has a love for learning and an adequate command of basic communication skills, as well as reasonable knowledge and skills in a field of study. An effective teacher should also be able to activate student energy to work toward a more just and humane social order.

The content of the Teacher Education curriculum at Valley City State University reflects what effective teachers need to know and should be able to do. The curriculum is designed to provide and develop the appropriate skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed by teachers. Field-based experiences, test for admission to Teacher Education, disposition ratings, and tests for licensure contribute to the screening and evaluation of teacher candidates. The model that explains the Teacher Education Program at VCSU appears at the beginning of this handbook.

The goals for Valley City State University teacher candidates are achieved through the policies and procedures presented in the Student Teaching Handbook. By following the ideas and procedures presented in the Student Teaching Handbook, it is expected that the teacher candidate will successfully complete student teaching and continue to grow and develop toward becoming a more effective teacher."

Information for Student Teachers, click here

Information for Cooperating Teachers, click here

Information for University Supervisors, click here

For more information about VCSU's Student Teaching Program, Structures, and Outcomes, click here