Exploratory Field Experiences

The purpose of the exploratory field experience component of the MAE program is to provide a common core of baseline field experiences upon which to build subsequent clinical experiences.  The objectives of these observations are to enable the student to begin to view him/herself as a future professional educator; understand the complex nature, structure, variety, culture, and organizational climate of the school in the education of youth; gain realistic experience in interacting with students and teachers in a variety of actual classroom settings; make an informal decision concerning the selection of teaching as a career; make a preliminary decision concerning a preferred age group and subject area specialty for teaching; develop classroom observational skills; and become more aware of students with varying disabilities, different socio-economic backgrounds, and diverse ethnic or cultural backgrounds.  These hours are a pre-requisite to Clinical Experiences in Teaching, ED 393.

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EXPLORATORY FIELD EXPERIENCE REGISTRATION

The On-line Registration Form is no longer available.  Please submit paper copies along with an updated background check and TB test (within six months of observation) to the Field Experience Office, VH 2310.

State School Directories

Observation Registration through Districts

Exploratory Field Experience Hour Requirement

Exploratory Field Experience Log Sheet

Online Exploratory Field Experiences Handbook

Background Check Form

Background and TB Test Notice

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Field Experience Office
VH 2310
(660) 785-4397