Princeton program in teacher preparation

Three brief written assignments and selected readings are also required. The Introductory Practicum is designed as a non-credit independent study to accommodate the student and the instructor's schedules and is considered the final step in the application process. PSY is usually completed during the year prior to practice teaching.

The course includes 15 hours of fieldwork that must be completed in addition to seminar meetings. TPP is usually completed the semester prior to practice teaching. The course includes 21 hours of fieldwork that must be completed in addition to seminar meetings, and students should block out a full morning each week to accommodate field observations and travel to schools.

Major course assignments address these themes through a focus on the research and practice of meeting the needs of exceptional learners. TPP is typically taken during the spring of senior year and is taken concurrently with the TPP seminar. TPP is a week, hour assignment as a student teacher in a local middle or high school over the course of the semester, amounting to approximately 15 to 20 hours of clinical work per week.

Students assume increasing control of instruction with the support of a host teacher over the week period, and the experience culminates with the design and delivery of a small unit of instruction. Assignments include research and summary of the school and classroom context and an analysis and reflection on the unit of instruction taught in the final weeks of the semester.

Candidates are placed in local school districts, and while the goals and needs of candidates are taken into consideration, the program cannot guarantee placement in specific schools or districts. While not required, access to a car provides greater flexibility in placing candidates in schools. Candidates may be required by the district to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to their clinical practice.

Students will read and reflect on educational research and reflect on how to best integrate theory and practice in the reality of their school setting and content areas. Students investigate the processes of curriculum development and implementation, develop learning goals and lesson plans, and learn strategies for measuring student learning by applying both formative and summative assessments. The course assignments and requirements are closely linked to the Practice Teaching experience.

TPP is a week assignment in a local middle or high school and is completed in the fall semester after graduation. Teacher Prep candidates are placed with an accomplished teacher for the entire school day, five days each week throughout the semester. The portfolio is evaluated at three checkpoints.

A second review by the adviser takes place prior to the start of the TPP and TPP student teaching courses, and a "Pass" is required to continue in those courses. The final review is a formal defense of the portfolio that occurs at the completion of TPP In addition, students will be required to successfully pass a performance assessment edTPA , and the appropriate Praxis subject area tests in order to earn a New Jersey teaching license.

The above requirements are subject to change, pending regulations approved by the New Jersey State Department of Education. Students should consult the Teacher Prep Handbook for the most current requirements and information.

Student who wish to pursue professional licensure will also need to take TPP and TPP in the fall term following graduation see below. Students seeking certification in World Languages may also be required to take an oral proficiency test. Program students are strongly encouraged to exercise the Reduced Course Load Option, which allows the student to reduce by one the number of courses taken during senior year to allow greater time and flexibility for fulfilling the program course and clinical requirements during the spring of senior year.

This option requires that students complete 26 courses prior to the senior year. The arrangement does not alter distribution, departmental, or language requirements, nor does it reduce the total number of courses required for graduation.

For a complete description of Teacher Preparation courses, please consult our program handbook. Courses Introductory Practicum The Practicum is scheduled individually for each student and consists of two site-based observations of teachers and two accompanying discussion sessions.

Educational Psychology PSY This course focuses on the fundamental principles of psychology relevant to educational theory and practice. Seminar on Learning and Teaching TPP This is a full-credit course that includes a laboratory component and a school-based practicum designed with the objective of preparing students to step into the classroom and begin their practice teaching.

Clinical Practice TPP Clinical Practice TPP is a week, hour assignment as a student teacher in a local middle or high school over the course of the semester, amounting to approximately 20 hours of clinical work per week. Teaching Certification Requirements: For certification, no grade below a B- can be received in Program classes.

The State of New Jersey requires that candidates for teacher certification fulfill General Education requirements, which are satisfied by Princeton University distribution requirements, except for the Fine Arts requirement, which may be satisfied by taking a course in creative writing, dance, film, music, visual arts and selected courses from the Department of Art and Archaeology.

Teacher Prep is Hiring! Now Accepting Online Registrations Professional development seminars for educators taught by Princeton University faculty and staff on a a wide range of topics and subject areas. Fall Student Teachers are back in the classroom! Congratulations to Dr. Anne Catena on her Retirement! TPP provided a research-based backing to any beliefs about teaching that I would develop over the course of the program and helped me solidify my own "teaching philosophy.

David Luo ' View All Alumni. January 13,