NVCC, GMU and You:
Completing YourField ExperienceProcedural Guidelines You Need to
Know
George Mason University
1Professional Opportunity
Tips for SuccessDress PROFESSIONALLY!Be on your most
responsible, courteous behavior.Arrive early for your scheduled
observations.Ask the teacher to sign the documentation form AFTER
your observations are complete.Be respectful of your hosts teaching
style.Follow along with class activities.NO cell phones/texting,
and NO gum.Stay engaged; take notes.Ask questions of your host
teacher.Remember to conduct yourself well and make it a meaningful
experience.
Tips for SuccessPrior to the start of your field experience,
review all of your social media for professionalism and appropriate
content.
Online RegistrationEVERY STUDENT MUST REGISTER online for field
experience!https://cehd.gmu.edu/endorse/ferf
Registration DeadlinesFall- Register by September 15Spring-
Register by February 15Placement Information Select one of the
following categories on the form:
You are full-time contracted teacher and will arrange your own
placement in your school district of employment; only full-time
contracted teachers are permitted to arrange their own placements
and only outside in their own classrooms. If you are a full-time
long term substitute or a full-time instructional assistant, please
contact the Clinical Practice office at the time of registration.
You require the assistance of the Clinical Practice Office to
arrange your placement. Do not contact schools directly. Location
preferences are not available. You have been assigned a placement
by your program.You are arranging your own placement outside the
school system this option only applies to the programs listed in
the application and only with the prior permission of the
program.All are required to submit an online application. **All
placements will occur at an accredited school, including private
schools.**
Communicating with the SchoolBe polite, courteous, and
professional in your correspondence with them!
Communicating with the SchoolThings to mention in your email to
the school contact person:Your namePreferred subject areaHow many
hours of observations you need to completeHe or she will put you in
contact with a teacherGive the teacher a copy of your syllabus
Working Out a ScheduleBe flexible when scheduling your
observations
Do NOT drop by unannounced
Be patient
10CancelingIf for some reason you need to cancel your placement,
PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL and the Clinical Practice Specialist.
11DocumentationDocumentation forms are available on the Field
Experience Registration
website:http://cehd.gmu.edu/teacher/internships-field-experienceThey
should be turned in to your instructor if he or she requests
them.
12Questions?Contact Comfort Uanserume, Clinical Practice
[email protected] Try email first!
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