Contact Info:

Dianna Raschio
Instructor for LS 406
Email: dianna.raschio@osucascades.edu

Students must contact instructor for registration into LS 406.

Course Materials:

Course Packet (PDF) - includes the Student Learning Agreement and Evaluation

Fall Term Experience Course Overview - LS 406: CRN 17488
Take advantage of that time between when teachers head back to school and your OSU/COCC classes start, to gain valuable experience.

Winter Immersion Course Overview - info coming soon!

What:

LS 406: Classroom Experience is course designed for pre-education students to experience the teaching environment, earn credit, and get a letter of recommendation for graduate school.

Why:

This class will help you answer question "Do I REALLY want to be a teacher?" Students will experience the daily challenges, successes, and frustrations of today's teachers and is a valuable tool for those thinking about careers in education.

Placement:

Students must find their own placements. It is best to have your placement arranged by the end of the term prior to the term you are volunteering. Parents and other relatives are not appropriate mentors. Tell your teacher about your talents and strengths so that he/she can use those in the classroom. Make your arrangements as soon as possible. Teachers may plan more complex activities knowing that they will have adult help.

Remember that most school districts will require a background and/or fingerprinting check before you can be in a classroom. Allow a full month for this!

Recommendations:

Elementary teacher candidates - Complete five classroom experiences (in your undergraduate career):

• Early Elementary (K-2)
• Upper Elementary (3-5)
• Middle School
• Your Choice (try preschool if you're thinking about early childhood education)
• Your Choice

Secondary teacher candidates - Complete three classroom experiences (in your undergraduate career):

• High School
• Middle School
• Your choice