Field Experience B

Teacher candidates will learn of development characteristics from a  nurse, physical education teacher, sports coach, or other health  specialist at the school and practicing special education teacher. In  this block, your field experience must be completed outside of school  hours when students are not present. 

Contact a health specialist and a special education  teacher from secondary grades 6-12 and arrange separate interviews.  Speak with your instructor about alternate professionals to interview,  if necessary. 

Use the following points of discussion to guide your interview:

1. Discuss characteristics of adolescence.
2. What    characteristics seem to change the most and why?
3. What    characteristics seem to never change?
4. How does physical    development influence the characteristics of adolescence?
5. How does cognitive development influence the characteristics of  adolescence?
6. How do social and emotional relationships    influence the adolescent?
7. What technologies are used to    facilitate adolescent learning? 

In 250-500 words, summarize and reflect on your interviews.   Discuss the characteristics of physical and cognitive  development during adolescence and the affect it has on the learning  process for students. Explain the effect that social and emotional  relationships have during adolescence.

Explain how you will use your findings in your future professional practice.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning  the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Document the hours and locations that you spend in the field on    your Clinical Field Experience Verification Form.

Submit the Clinical Field Experience Verification Form with the    last assignment by the assignment due date. Directions for    submitting can be found on the College of Education site in the    Student Success Center.