Practicum resources

Teacher preparation for students

NAU College of Education teacher candidates are required to participate in practicum field experiences in each of the three-to-five terms that precede their student teaching semester. Over the course of these early field experiences, teacher candidates will progressively develop new teaching skills and assume more responsibilities within the classroom.

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Practicum field experiences

Practicum field experiences provide opportunities to observe, plan, and teach in authentic classrooms and apply information and strategies learned from method and theory coursework. It is also an introduction to diverse classroom settings and the dynamics of the teaching profession. A mentor teacher and practicum supervisor provide support to teacher candidates as they develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions expected of professional educators.

Teacher candidate resources

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Practicum overview for supervisors

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Practicum overview for mentor teachers

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Classroom management for aspiring teachers

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Résumé writing for aspiring teachers

Supervising practitioner training modules

These modules provide a foundation for mentoring and offer suggested ways to create a quality experience. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate for 45 units of professional development. Access the modules here.

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Affiliation agreements

Affiliation agreements are used to establish affiliate relationships between NAU and other institutions (the “host”) that allow students to participate in academic credit-bearing educational experiences, including supervised clinical opportunities, internships, or other fieldwork experiences, at the host affiliate’s location. Affiliation agreements define the applicable terms and conditions and the respective roles and responsibilities of each party.

PEP standard student placement agreements should be completed for the following programs: Student Teaching, Supervised Practicum for Teaching and Learning, Educational Specialties, STEM Education, Supervised School Psychology Practicum, School Counseling, and Educational Leadership internships.

Complete a request for affiliation agreement below when a new PEP standard agreement is needed. This internal form should be completed by NAU personnel only.

Please complete this form if an affiliation agreement is needed for a student internship, student teaching, or practicum. This assists in initiating the process as early as possible. A placement cannot begin until an agreement is finalized. You must use your official NAU email for the information in this form to be received. Only NAU faculty and students should utilize this form.

Request for Affiliation Agreement

"*" indicates required fields

Name *

Email *

Your Department (Ed Psych, Ed Leadership, Teaching and Learning, PEP, Ed Specialties, etc.) *

Please select the type of placement this is for *

Is this placement request for an in-state facility or out-of-state facility? *

In-state

Out-of-state

Name of facility where an Affiliation Agreement is needed (please include district AND school, charter, or private facility) *

Address of facility where an Affiliation Agreement is needed *

Facility contact name AND title (person who could review and sign the agreement) *

Facility contact email AND phone number *

Name of NAU student(s) requesting a placement in this facility (put "don't know yet" if you do not have this information at this time) *

Please provide any additional information I need to be aware of *

If you are a student completing this form, please indicate the responsible faculty member. Ed Leadership students can leave this question blank. *

What is the start date? (Month and Year)

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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