Student Teaching

The following information will assist you in preparing for student teaching, student teaching placement, the student teaching evaluations and being aware of the student teaching calendar.

• Student Teaching Placement Information  - A website where you go to find information about your student teaching placement. An e-mail will be sent to you whenever changes are made.  
• Student Teaching Abroad -- Information on student teaching opportunities in Ecuador, England and New Zealand, as well as with the Department of Defense schools and other non-U.S. possibilities.
• Job Search Information – NMU’s Career Services has a special website area with resources of interest to students looking for employment as teachers.
• Student Teaching Calendars

Student Teacher Evaluations

• Evaluation of the Supervising Teacher
• Student Teacher Self Evaluation  - Completion required before final grade is given.
• Michigan Department of Education Survey for Winter 2013 Student Teachers
• Evaluation of the University Supervisor
• Evaluation of NMU Teacher Education Program (ED 420, 423B, and 440) and ED 450 Seminar in Teaching to be completed at the final seminar.
• Student Evaluation of the Student Teacher

Certification Information

Go to http://mynmu.nmu.edu, login using your user name and password (those you use for opening your NMU e-mail).  Open the "Education" tab to complete the online application.

Click here for a presentation by Mrs. Nancy Carter, Certification Counselor, regarding Michigan teacher certification.

Complete this form during the semester you will be completing your program.

Power Points

• Student Teaching Pre-Application Process – This presentation explains the requirements and process for applying for student teaching.
• Student Teaching Orientation – This presentation is the orientation to prepare students for their student teaching experiences.

ED 450 Seminar in Teaching Information

• ED 450 Syllabus
• Disposition Criteria Worksheet

ED 586 Seminar for Supervision of Student Teaching

• ED 586 Syllabus

Handbook Information

• Field Experience and Student Teaching Handbook

• Guide to Student Teaching Supervision

For more information, e-mail fe@nmu.edu.