SED 4842A - Student Teaching Seminar for Secondary Education
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41343,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
William Green
Course Description
4842A. Student Teaching Seminar for Secondary Education. Student Teaching seminar provides an opportunity to study relevant topics related to teaching and learning, application of professional and ethical practice and OSTP standards, research and theory, knowledge of learners, and reflection on practice. Completion of edTPA is required. CR/NC. Prereq.: TELS Upper Division Status; Admission to Student Teaching in AYA licensure program. Coreq.: SED 4827, SED 4842, SED 4843, SED 4844, SED 4845, SED 4846 or 4850. 2 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Guidelines for Student Teaching | YSU Department of Teacher Education & Leadership Studies | N/A |
| Optional | The Understanding by Design Guide to Creating High-Quality Units | Grant Wiggins & Jay McTighe | 9781416611493 |
| Required | edTPA Handbook for Applicable Content Area | Pearson Educational Services | N/A |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Review syllabus, schedule, and Blackboard | Seminar requirements; reflective process; professionalism and ethicsCourse orientation; edTPA structure, expectations, ethics, and support | |
| 8/31 | Applicable edTPA Handbook materials | No Student Teaching Seminar: edTPA Seminar only, remote | Continue edTPA preparation |
| 9/7 | edTPA Context for Learning resources; complete All About Me slide | All About Me share-outs; teaching contracts and unions; edTPA Context for Learning and learning-segment selection | All About Me presentation; Context for Learning due 9/13; learning-segment topic selected |
| 9/14 | Review edTPA Tasks 1 and 2 resources; bring classroom-management samples | Classroom management; actively engaging students; Task 1 and Task 2 lesson-planning focus | Guest speaker: Mrs. Katie Goppert, Intervention Specialist |
| 9/21 | Applicable edTPA preparation resources | No Student Teaching Seminar: edTPA Seminar only, remote | Continue edTPA preparation |
| 9/28 | Blackboard resources, as assigned | Professional responsibility and growth; professional development; Ohio Educational Service Centers | Critical Task Reflection #1 due 9/29 in Blackboard and SL&L; guest speaker: Ms. Angela Guarnieri, TCESC |
| 10/5 | Bring applicable student-work samples | Interpreting and analyzing student work; inclusion and co-teaching | Teaching Video and peer notes due 10/6; all edTPA Task 1 materials uploaded for 10/7 voucher appointment; guest speaker TBA |
| 10/12 | Prepare résumé and interview materials | Mock interviews | Attend assigned interview time; guest interviewer: Mrs. Pam McCurdy, Curriculum Director |
| 10/19 | Bring differentiation samples | Differentiating instruction; recruitment; job fairs; interviewing | Guest speaker: Mr. Andrew Scarmack, Middle School Principal |
| 10/26 | edTPA submission checklist and applicable handbook resources | No Student Teaching Seminar: optional in-person edTPA review and office hours by appointment | Optional submission assistance 10/26-10/28; edTPA due 10/29; Verification Form due 11/2 |
| 11/2 | Prepare Educational Technology presentation; Blackboard resources | Athletics and extracurricular involvement; data-driven instruction; gamified assessment; educational technology presentations | Reflection #2, Differentiation Strategy, and Educational Technology Presentation due 11/3; guest speaker: Mr. Todd Smith, Athletic Director and Dean of Students |
| 11/9 | N/A | No Seminar: Veterans Day | N/A |
| 11/16 | Review résumé, interview, and hiring resources | Résumés, interviews, and the hiring process | Critical Task Reflection #3 due 11/17 in Blackboard and SL&L; guest speaker: Mr. Brian Knight, Superintendent |
| 11/23 | N/A | Warren City Schools; employment opportunities and district information | Parent-Teacher Conference Verification Form, Communication Log, Career Services-approved résumé, and Handshake/Blackboard verification due 11/24; edTPA scores released 11/25; guest speaker: Wendy Hartzell, Warren City Schools |
| 11/30 | N/A | No Seminar: Student Teaching catch-up, if needed | Reflection #4 due 12/1 in Blackboard |
| 12/7 | Review OTES 2.0 materials | OTES 2.0 | OTES 2.0 Module due in class 12/8; guest speaker: Mrs. Pam McCurdy, Curriculum Director |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.