Teacher Education: Student Teachers

This site is only for candidates enrolled in the Teacher Education Program, classes: Fall 580/Spring 581 and Fall 585/Spring 586.

Student teachers are required to complete 600 hours of fieldwork in their subject area over the academic year. They should attend their fieldwork placement 4 days per week, 5 hours per day if on a traditional school schedule, or 20 hours per week if on a block schedule. Fieldwork days and times are arranged in coordination with the cooperating teacher. Student teachers should co-plan with their cooperating/mentor teachers and should gradually take on more responsibility as each semester progresses. Student teachers are required to take over instruction for 4 weeks during the program. At CSU East Bay, we recommend 10 days in the fall and 10 days in the spring.