Professional Internship

Kean University - College of Education
Teaching Performance Center

Professional Internship Handbook
2006-2007

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Purpose of Handbook

II. Mission Statement: College of Education

III. Conceptual Framework for Teacher Education: Spectrum Model

IV. College of Education Learning Outcomes

V. Overview of Field Experiences at Kean University

VI. Professional Internship Experience

A. Purpose of Professional Internship Experience

B. Admission to Professional Internship Experience

VII. Professional Internship Placements

A. Selection of Cooperating Schools

B. Selection and Qualifications of Cooperating Teachers

C. Placement Procedures

D. Professional Internship at Place of Employment

VIII. Professional Internship Policies

A. Registration

B. State of New Jersey Requirements for Educators

1. Mantoux Test

2. Reporting Child Abuse

3. Criminal History Background Check

4. Disqualifying Offenses

C. Calendar and Schedule

D. Attendance

E. Snow or Inclement Weather

F. Absence of Cooperating Teacher

G. Substitute Teaching

H. Strike Threatened at the Site of Field Experience

I. Supervision

J. Removal from Placement

K. Repeating Professional Internship

L. Extending Professional Internship

M. Guided Practice Intervention: Teacher Development Program

N. Problems and Concerns

O. Assessment and Grading

IX. The Professional Intern

A. Responsibilities

B. Requirements

1. Journal

2. Lesson Plans

3. Videotape

4. Classroom Teaching

5. Educational Portfolio

C. Time Frame for Induction into Classroom

D. Basis for Final Assessment of a Professional Intern

X. The Cooperating Teacher

A. Responsibilities

B. What Professional Interns Appreciate

C. Assessment

D. Checklist for a Cooperating Teacher of a Professional Intern

E. Professional Development Hours & Honorarium

XI. The University Supervisor

A. Qualifications

B. Responsibilities

C. Guidelines for Observation and Assessment

D. Supervisor’s Checklist

APPENDIXES

Advisement: Professional Internship/Preprofessional Field Experience

College of Education & Teaching Performance Center Field Experience Policies

Professional Ethics

New Jersey Professional Teaching Standards

University Supervisor/Clinical Instructor Checklist

A Guide to Compiling an Educational Portfolio

Field Experience Narrative Observation

Professional Internship Performance Competency Assessment

Descriptors of Performance Competencies

Video Analysis Form

Instructions for Video Analysis

Questions and Answers about Videotaping and Video Analysis