1. Field Study Orientation
Dr. Len Elovitz

2. Purpose
To provide you with real experiences that will enhance your probability of becoming a successful supervisor and/or principal (business administrator)
To provide real experiences that will help you gain proficiency in the ELCC standards

3. Prerequisites 24 credits Computer Applications Educational Research
Field Application
Course Registration per your letter

4. Time requirements (minimum)
2 hours per day
5 days per week
15 weeks
During, before and after school

5. Log Documentation All field work
Log sheets are provided on the department website
New sheet for each day
Number them sequentially (L1, L2 …)
Provide a brief description of work done
Signed and dated by site supervisor

7. Summary of Time All field work
Spreadsheet is available on the department website
Dates should correspond to individual log sheets

9. Required Projects and Activities
Listed on the matrix of activities found on the department website
All must be completed by the end of Field II
Substitutions - Approval of Kean Supervisor

11. Completing the Matrix
List the number(s) of the artifact(s) and/or logs that relate to completion of the project or activity in the 3rd column
Your Kean supervisor will rate your proficiency in the next columns
The matrix will be returned to you at the end of field I. Copy it and give it to your Kean supervisor at the start of field 2

12. Artifacts Illustrate your experiences
correspondence, memoranda, bulletins, articles, photographs, invoices, budgets, schedules, telephone messages, newsletters, forms, agenda, observations, etc.
Your work or about you
Number each one (A1, A2 …)

13. Portfolio
Cover sheet – List your name, address, phone number, Kean program in which you are matriculated (certification or degree), field site, name and position of site mentor
Matrix
List of numbered artifacts descriptive phrase--e.g.," 9/23/13 faculty meeting agenda listing candidate as presenter
Artifacts in sequential order
Logs un sequential order
Time summary

14. Portfolio Paper - Binder Electronic – CD or Flash Drive
One Continuous file for logs
Affidavit from site supervisor

15. Electronic Logs One file
Affidavit from site supervisor - I certify that the logs contained in this file are an accurate account of work performed under my supervision.

16. Action Research Project
Solve a problem identified at the field site
First 3 chapters should be completed in Research course by the end of Field I
Remainder finished by the end of Field II
Full report handed in with portfolio
Not required for certification or SBA candidates

17. Field Supervision
Site supervisor provides day-to-day supervision of your work
Course instructor will arrange for a site visitation to meet with you and your supervisor
Course instructor reserves the right to appear unannounced to monitor your work based on the Course Information Form

18. Course Information Sheet
Can be found on department website
Fill out and return to Kean supervisor ASAP
Schedule will be used for visitation
We’ll try for your prep - if not lunch
Be certain to list your extension, if any;
Be certain to provide your cell phone number
list exact site address so it can be entered into GPS
Directions should be from a major highway

20. Evaluation Site supervisor’s evaluation Experiences reflected on logs
Quality of completion of papers and activities as represented in your artifacts
Grade will be assigned by Kean supervisor.

21. Business Administrators
No standards exist
Portfolio will include projects decided upon between you and field supervisor
No action research
You have to take comps

22. Final Words
We know that this is a lot of work, but so is being an administrator
You should be given increasing responsibility as your site supervisor’s trust grows
Problems should be brought to the attention of your Kean instructor
Remember you must apply once again for Field II
Stay positive and have fun