Find information about the College of Adult & Professional Studies. What is the IWU LEAP Program? Explore the services available to you through the College of Adult & Professional Studies. Find an IWU location near you. Earn your degree from home with IWUOnline. Contact Us Apply to IWU
Transition to Teaching

FIELD EXPERIENCE APPLICATION

* All fields must be completed for the form to submit.

* First Name:
* Last Name:
* Address:
* City:
* State:     * Zip:
* Home Phone #:
* Work Phone #:

Licensure Goal Information
(Applicants for secondary education may choose up to two licensure areas. Chosen areas are subject to approval.)

General Elementary   Secondary - Mathematics
Secondary - Biology   Secondary - Physical Education
Secondary - Chemistry   Secondary - Social Studies
Secondary - English   Secondary - Visual Arts
Secondary - Music   Secondary - Spanish

Field Experience Placement Information

Each student will be placed in a school classroom for a total of 5 hours per week for each week of EDU 575 (15 weeks). The student and the Supervising Teacher decide how the 5 hours will be met each week: 5 days for 1 hour per day, 2 days for 2.5 hours per day, or 1 day for 5 hours. Please list your preference.

5 hours per week in the form of:

* Number of days per week:
  * Hours per day:   
 * Times:
   
* Day(s) of the week preferred:

* Grade Level Preferred:
* Subject Area Preferred: (secondary only)


Please list your top three school field experience preferences. Include the name of the school and the city in which it is located. Select schools that are close to your work or home. Please do not contact the schools on your own behalf.

  * School Name * City
1.
2.
3.



Additional Requirements

Resume
Include a copy of your resume with submission of application materials. The resume must include work experience, undergraduate and graduate education.

Interview
An interview may be required by the School Corporation before placement will be final.

Pre-service Teacher Expectations

The Pre-service teacher will:

  1. Be punctual in reporting for all duties including daily arrival, professional meeting, and submission of unit and lesson plans
  2. Follow all policies/procedures of the Cooperating School as outlined in the individual school handbook.
  3. Observe the chain of command.
  4. Always be adequately prepared with assignments.
  5. Establish a positive working rapport with the Mentor Teacher.
  6. Invite constructive observations from the Mentor Teacher.
  7. Demonstrate enthusiasm in the preparation and presentation of each lesson.
  8. Dress appropriately for the position of teacher according to the individual school standards.
  9. Be courteous to all students, respecting student rights and priviledges.
Acknowledgement
Submission of this document signifies your acknowledgement that you have read and understand the following statement:
I understand that information will be shared with the Supervising Teacher assigned to me as well as the building Adminstrator of the School Corporation as part of the Field Experience Application process. This information will include any of the forms used for admission to Indiana Wesleyan University including, but not limited to, application, essay, transcripts, figured GPA, and Praxis Exam results.
Submit only after reading the "Acknowledgement" above.
Please print a copy for your records before submitting.
 
Indiana Wesleyan University
4201 South Washington Street, Marion, IN, U.S.A. 46953  |  1-866-IWU-4-YOU  |  Disclaimer