| Early field experience involves visitations to an assigned school within the Broward County School system in the classroom of a specific cooperating teacher. In certain cases, students may be placed in a Private school in Broward County and exceptions may be made for students who live or work in Dade County. In order to successfully complete the Early Field Experience within the required timeline, students must have three hours free one day a week between 8:00am-3:00pm, with no classes or work. The days and times will be arranged with the cooperating teacher in order to complete 15 hours by the deadline date. Each session must be a minimum of 2 hours and cannot exceed 7 hours, however, 4 hours per session is recommended. Early field experience will include critical observations and may involve tutoring or assisting the cooperating teacher. |  |
Early Field Experience Outcomes Expected of BCC  | Lesson Plans - Recognize how the teacher develops his/her lesson plans to accommodate the diversity of the students.
- Identify how the teacher modifies and adapts lessons based upon diversity.
|  | Classroom Interaction - Discuss a variety of teaching techniques and strategies used to effectively instruct diverse students.
- Identify how the teacher employs techniques to develop a climate of openness, mutual respect, support and inquiry relative to diversity.
- Discuss how the teacher uses appropriate and culturally sensitive materials, technology and resources to enhance the learning process.
- Identify how the teacher accommodates students with special needs to facilitate learning.
|  | Administration - Explain how diversity of students is addressed in the school/school system procedures, policies, objectives and philosophy, which guide teachers.
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