Residency

Grounded in theory, research and best practices, this innovative, field-based teacher preparation program starts with pedagogical coursework with content-specific courses then transitions to a two-semester student teaching experience for the final year. Field-based experiences are based on the Scholar-Practitioner Curriculum Model developed by public school and university faculty. During your academic program you will have opportunities to demonstrate professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions in authentic settings with guidance and support from an instructional team.

Description of Student Residencies

Filling out blue cards early 2013The student residency consists of two semesters at a Northwest Arkansas public school in a secondary (grades 7-12) setting.

Students begin their preparation for the year-long residency when they enroll for their senior year. The year-long residency provides opportunities for students to observe, plan and present lessons in a secondary-school setting and receive feedback from university supervisors and experienced mentor teachers.

Observation Hours, Requirements in CATE Courses

  • CATE 31003 — Professionalism. Observe 15 hours. Collect information for portfolio. (3 credit hours)
  • CATE 40303/50303 — Assessment. No documented field experience required. (3 credit hours)
  • CATE 40502 — Seminar. No residency hours are associated with this course. (2 credit hours)
  • Other courses listed in the Undergraduate Catalog

Evaluation Forms to be Completed by the Mentor Teacher and University Supervisor

Mentor Teacher — completes one observation Long or Short Form, one Summative Evaluation, one pre observation form, one post observation form, and one evaluation of the program (to be uploaded later).

University Supervisor — completes three Formative Observation Long or Short Forms, 3 pre-observation forms, 3 post-observation forms and one Summative Evaluation

Student Resident — completes one Summative Evaluation as a self-assessment and mentor teacher evaluation form (to be uploaded later)

For more information, please contact:

Betsy Orr, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Career and Technical Education
Career and Technical Education Program Coordinator
315 Peabody Hall
479-575-6430
borr@uark.edu