Placements & Clinical Experiences
At UNC Greensboro, clinical experiences, including both early field experiences and student teaching, are a critical part of professional preparation programs. While the structure and location of field experiences vary across the many UNC Greensboro programs, they are designed and implemented in collaboration with district/agency partners. In the Office of Student Services (OSS), the SOE Placement Coordinator serves as a liaison between the university and all school districts, schools and agencies where placements are made.
Field Experience Observations
- Initial field experiences
- May take place prior to admission to Teacher Education
Field-Based Projects
- Specific assignment in a professional education course that requires some kind of work directly with students
- Do not require semester-long field experience on a set schedule
Internships
- More extensive field experiences involving participation in teaching
- Usually scheduled at least a couple times a week throughout the semester
Student Teaching
- Final semester of Teacher Preparation Program
- Full-time teaching experience in a school with a Cooperating Teacher
Practicum
- Any field experience at the graduate level may be referred to as a practicum
- May occur in one’s place of employment, if already licensed
The Placement Coordinator in the School of Education will secure all placements for clinical experiences
- Program Coordinators work with the Placement Coordinator to decide on placements
- Students must complete all necessary paperwork for placements and return it to the Placement Coordinator
Criminal Background Check
- A Criminal Background Check must be completed prior to a student visiting any classroom/agency
- Criminal Background Check Form
Professional Liability Insurance
- Professional Liability Insurance is required for all courses with field experience components
- More information can be found here
Admission to Student Teaching
- Must be admitted to Teacher Education Teacher Education Application
- Must complete Student Teaching Application by deadline
- November 1 the year before Fall student teaching
- February 15 the year before Spring student teaching
Evaluations during Clinical Experiences
- Teacher Candidate Evaluation (TCE) Rubric
- Candidate Dispositions Assessment Process (CDAP) 2.0
- North Carolina Certification of Teaching Capacity (CoTC)
- edTPA Information
Ethical Behavior
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro Academic Integrity Policy
- Student Code of Conduct
- Code of Ethics for North Carolina Educators
Cooperating Teacher Training
- Summer Onsite Training
- Online Training Modules
Additional Resources
- Internship Placement Request Form
- Student Teaching Application
- Criminal Background Check Application
More information about each topic can be found in the resources below:
- Clinical Experience Guide
- Teacher Education Handbook
- Collaborative for Educator Preparation Handbook of Policy and Procedures
Placement Coordinator Contact Information
Judy Pelance, SOE Placement Coordinator
jrpelanc@uncg.edu
SOEB 130
336.334.9880