1. Pre-Professional Block (PPB) What is it? Three courses Fifty hour practicum Successful completion required for admission to Teacher Education Program (TEP)

2. Pre-Professional Block (PPB) How does it work? Practicum meets on alternate days from class meetings Practicum does not carry course credit, but must be satisfactorily completed before admission to upper division TEP Directed observation and participation

3. How does it work? Placement in school in 60-mile radius of GSU 50 hours, 2 days per week for 8-1/2 weeks Evaluated as satisfactory, low satisfactory, unsatisfactory CS and US evaluate Pre-Professional Block (PPB)

4. What do you need? Two copies of Information Packet (1 for you, 1 for your teacher) Nametag – Eagle Print Shop Professional Liability Insurance (more later) Taskstream (more later) A GREAT Attitude!!! Pre-Professional Block (PPB)

5. Times listed in packet indicate times you are to be present at school Sections A & B: 8:00-11:00 a.m., T & Th Sections C & D: 8:00-11:00 a.m., M & W Sections E & F: 12:00-3:00 p.m., T & Th Section G: 8:00-10:00 a.m., Fri Field Times

6. Purpose of PPB Practicum Provide realistic picture of the workings of a school Encourage observation, reflection and critical thinking skills Serve a “gatekeeping” function for TEP program

7. Important Dates TEP Application due: January 18 Taskstream deadline: February 3 Placements posted: February 4 Field placement begins: February 11 or 12 Field placement ends: April 14, 15, 21 or 22 Journal entries due: April 23 Capstone presentations: April 28 – May 1

8. Who’s Who and What Do They Do? Student: That’s you! Be professional Clinical Supervisor (CS): K-12 teacher Clinical Associate (CA): Liaison University Supervisor (US): GSU faculty PPB Coordinator: Dr. Griffin PPB Graduate Assistant: Laura deMaille

9. Required Assignments Observation Activities (see page 12) Journal Writing (see page15) Purchase Taskstream (see page 11) Meetings: Orientation I, II, II Capstone Other Assignments made by US or CS

10. TEP Admissions Discussed in detail at Orientation II Page 17 of Information packet Satisfactory evaluation on PPB rubrics

11. Attendance Policy Daily attendance is MANDATORY. One unexcused absence can result in FAILURE. Excused absences REQUIRE documentation provided to US and CS Missed hours must be made up for practicum credit.