6 credit(s) A semester of student teaching in early childhood and elementary classrooms. This experience includes candidates’ demonstration of skills, strategies, models of teaching, and uses of educational technology and media; provides supervised practice in teaching and involvement in community study activities; and stresses development of communication and leadership skills. Application must be made the semester prior. Prerequisites: fingerprint clearance; good standing at Siena College; successful completion of all education coursework and workshops, except EDUC 590; grade of B or better in all required coursework. Application required. [May be taken for 3 credits if approved for Advanced Field Experience.] Fieldwork requirement of 14 weeks/70 days total (in adherence to NYSED Regulations).