Standard 3

Standard 3. Field Experiences and Clinical Practice

Eastern's EPP views meaningful field and clinical practice as an important cornerstone for integrating and implementing our conceptual framework (and candidate learning outcomes) in all of our certification programs. Our EPP has a long-standing and mutually beneficial relationship with diverse schools in eastern Connecticut. The overarching principle guiding field and clinical experiences is to provide multiple, strong experiences in diverse settings where candidates can develop and practice their pedagogical content knowledge, demonstrate professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions to support and promote all students' learning. All field/clinical observation evaluations are aligned with the Connecticut Common Core of Teaching Standards, while other clinical-based assessments are aligned with the Candidate Learning Outcomes. The EPP systematically ensures that candidates develop proficiencies outlined in the conceptual framework, state standards and professional standards through summative and formative evaluative data, field assignments and online discourse.

3.1 Field Experiences and Clinical Practice

3.1.a Collaboration Between Unit and School Partners

3.1.b Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of Field Experiences and Clinical Practices

3.1.c Candidates' Development and Demonstration of Knowledge, Skills, and Professional
Dispositions to Help All Students Learn

3.2 Areas for Improvement Cited in the Action Report from the Previous Accreditation Review

3.3 Exhibits of Evidence for Standard 3

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