NCEDUCS029 — NPTNJ 50 Hr Pre-Service
This course is comprised of 50 hours comprised of three sections: . 30 hours of blended instruction (3 in-person sessions combined with on-line learning) . 8 hours of classroom observation . 12 hours of clinical experience The program should provide the participant with a "clinical" opportunity through structured observations in a school setting. Collaboration with school districts will provide both a window of opportunity for the candidate and a potential recruitment tool for the district. In addition, 12 hours of clinical work such as tutoring or substitute teaching will offer candidates the opportunity to work with students in an authentic environment. The program of study is organized by "sessions" of which each one is approximately four (4) hours in length. An additional eight hour "clinical" experience will afford the potential candidate the opportunity to gain true insight into the school environment. The blended format for the 30 hours of instruction and the 8 hours of clinical practice include the following: 8 sessions, three (3) of which will be face to face classes (sessions #'s 1, 5, and 8). The remaining 5 sessions will be online.