Fieldwork Clarification University of Redlands School of Education

Fieldwork Clarification University of Redlands School of Education Dr. Chris Hunt

Fieldwork is a credentialing requirement of the CCTC (California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults

Fieldwork is also a course requirement in your Admin classes Standard # 1 EDUC 673 Standard #2 EDUC 670 Standard #3 EDUC 676 Finance Program Administration Personnel Standard #4 EDUC 675 Standard #5 EDUC 671 Leadership Standard # 6 EDUC 674 Curriculum Law & Politics

Fieldwork is also part of the Portfolio Requirement

Finally… Fieldwork gives you valuable experience and a realistic view of what is really happening in our schools

The Portfolio will demonstrate mastery of the six Administrative Standards. CPSELs (California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders)

The Portfolio Key Learnings Key Learning Leadership Growth Inventory Plan Standard # 6 Standard # 5 Standard # 4 Standard #3 Standard # 2 Standard # 1 Career Map Philosophy Resume Letters Index The Change Project is presented to the university professor & site supervisor • • the students will prepare Index Letters of Recommendation Philosophy Statement Resume Career Map Change Project Administrative Standards – 6 Fieldwork Proposals* – 6 certificates of completion* – 6 Fieldwork Completion forms* – Artifacts that demonstrate mastery of each standard* Leadership Inventory Key Learning • *Should be completed prior to the student’s enrollment in EDUC 678 b

Fieldwork

The Fieldwork will demonstrate mastery of the six Administrative Standards.

Fieldwork is imbedded into the Courses Standard # 1 EDUC 673 Standard #2 EDUC 670 Standard #3 EDUC 676 Finance Program Administration Personnel Standard #4 EDUC 675 Standard #5 EDUC 671 Leadership Standard # 6 EDUC 674 Curriculum Law & Politics

Fieldwork Each class will use a standardized form demonstrating mastery of a standard. The proposal will reflect – Grade level – goals, – measurable objectives – activities that align to the assigned standard and sub-standards

For this class you will complete six “tentative” proposals One for each standard

Fieldwork Grade Level Requirement • One fieldwork project must be done at the Elementary level • One fieldwork project must be done at a Middle/Intermediate School • One fieldwork project must be done at a High School • The other fieldwork projects may be done anywhere.

Fieldwork Completion & Reflection • Fieldwork Completion will contain -The original proposal (with signatures) -A certificate of completion (with signatures) -A 1 -2 page reflection on the Fieldwork Completion Form -At least 2 Artifacts that reflect mastery of the assigned standard

Artifact Examples • Reports • Bulletins • Flyers • Photos • Student achievement data • Schedules • Memos • Evaluations • Brochures • SARC • Workshop handouts • Conference materials • Meeting/Committee minutes • Instructional maps

Warning ! • If your fieldwork does not cover the standard & demonstrate mastery with at least 2 artifacts…. • You will have to collect additional artifacts in the last class (EDUC 678)

What if I am “credential only” and some classes were waived? *This must be done before leaving 678 a You must complete the required fieldworks in EDUC 678 b OR *You may submit a proposal with an assignment you did in your other university OR *You may submit a proposal with a copy of the course catalogue description from your other university that demonstrates a fieldwork requirement.

Clarification Credential Class Credits The fieldwork completion is like shooting at three targets……. With one arrow EDUC 678 Credit

You get class credit Credits

And you get to use it again in EDUC 678 b for additional class credit Class credit EDUC 678 b

And you get credentialing requirement fulfillment Class credit EDUC 678 b Credential

Artifact 2. 2 Artifact 2. 1 Use the rubric as your cover sheet Follow the rubric

In your last class (678 b) you will demonstrate mastery of the sub-standards This can be done with ØAssignments ØReading reflection ØClass activities ØArtifacts from work