Student Teaching

Christine Meus

Christine M. Waugh, M.A. Coordinator of Clinical Experiences
ANNX-153
219-989-2316
meusc@calumet.purdue.edu

 

Christine graduated Magna Cum Laude From Valparaiso University in 1995 with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Elementary Education Education. She began her teaching career in Illinois teaching cross categorical special education. She then taught second grade in Hobart for nine years. She is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher and is a Certified Mentor for the State of Indiana. She received her Master of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Purdue University. Christine is currently enrolled in the Purdue University Calumet's Administration Program as well as ABD in Educational Psychology at Purdue University in West Lafayette.

 

Admission to Student Teaching

Admission to methods courses does not insure admission to the Professional Semester.   The Department of Teacher Preparation Office (X-151) will review each candidate's progress the semester before student teaching. The candidate must have met the academic standards, established by the Teacher Education Unit, in order to be admitted to the professional semester and student teaching. To be approved for admission to the professional semester, the candidate must meet the following requirements:

1. Be enrolled at Purdue University Calumet in good standing.

2. Have completed a minimum of 90 semester hours of course work.

3. Have maintained a minimum grade index of 3.0 with no grade lower than a C in Education courses.

4. Have maintained a 3.0 graduation index.

5. Have completed no more than two Education courses with a grade of C ( No Ds or Fs).

6. Have repeated no more than two courses, one time each since being admitted to the School of Education as an Elementary Education Major.

7. Have a Limited Criminal History Report on file that is less than six months old.

8. Have proof of current professional liability coverage through membership in ISEA or private insurance company on file.

When your student teaching semester begins you will receive notice of the Orientation for Student Teaching, as well as other meeting dates for student teachers.   During the student teaching semester, you will also receive information on the following:

Educational Placement Files and Letters of Recommendation. Early in your student teaching semester, you may wish to contact the Career Services Office in C-349 for information about this process.

Licensing Requirements.   As you complete student teaching, the Licensing Advisor will explain teacher licensing application procedures and distribute applications at one of the Student Teacher Workshops.  

Showcase Portfolio .   The portfolio you will be completing while at Purdue University Calumet is considered a developmental portfolio.   A developmental portfolio is one that is constantly changing as you "develop" into a teacher professional.   A Showcase Portfolio is considered the best of the work you completed while in a teacher education program.   We will supply tips related to how to show your best work and still address the meeting of standards.

Student Teaching Forms and Information - Elementary Education

*Admission Requirements

*Instructions for Completing the Elementary Education Application

*Application for Elementary Education Student Teaching

*Instructions for Completing the Endorsement Application

*Application for Elementary Education Kindergarten/Special Education Endorsement

Student Teaching Forms and Information - Secondary Education

*Admission Requirements

*Instructions for Completing the Secondary Education Application

*Application for Secondary Education Student Teaching

Department of Teacher Preparation

Gyte Annex, Room 151
2200 169th Street
Hammond, Indiana 46323-2094

Hours:
Monday - Thursday:
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Phone:
219-989-2360
1-800 HI-PURDUE, x.2360
Locally within Indiana & Illinois