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Contact Us<\/h2>\n

Teacher Licensure<\/p>\n

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Office: <\/b>RWEC 165<\/p>\n

Email: <\/b>platahurtadob@wou.edu<\/p>\n

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Office: <\/strong>RWEC 164<\/p>\n

Email: <\/strong>elizaldej@wou.edu<\/p>\n

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Observations are a part of life for teachers. We consistently are observed by administrators and other staff members, and we consistently observe our peers to learn from what they are doing. As a future teacher, you will be conducting 60 hours of observations in two, 30-hour sets.<\/p>\n

Observation hours are required for all pre-education students. Upon completing each set of observation hours, you should inform the classroom teacher that you will send them a survey link. The survey results will be used to determine admittance to the undergraduate licensure program.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/tr>\n\n\n\n
First 30 Hours*<\/th>\nSecond 30 Hours<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Meant to be an exploration of your interests<\/strong>.<\/td>\nMeant to be a preparation for your student teaching<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Must be completed in a public<\/b> K-12 classroom,<\/b> during the regular school day, and at any grade level you may be interested in teaching.<\/span><\/td>\nMust be completed in a public K-12 classroom<\/b>, during the regular school day, and in the<\/span> subject area and grade level you would like to teach.<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contact your advisor for exceptions if you are employed by a school district.<\/b><\/td>\nObserve in one classroom<\/b> to see what it\u2019s like to be a public school teacher in your desired subject and grade level.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Preferably completed within your first two years<\/strong> of college.<\/td>\nMust be completed within 18 months<\/strong> of applying to the licensure program.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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* Your first set of 30-hour observations can be waived via an approved practicum based course. Contact your advisor to determine if your course meets the application requirements.<\/em><\/p>\n

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FAQs About Observation Hours<\/h2>\n

Can I be paid for my observation hours?<\/h3>\n

Yes, as long as you are meeting the rest of the requirements.<\/p>\n

How do I set up my classroom observation hours?<\/h3>\n

Contact the principal\u2019s office the term before you want to start; get your paperwork\/background check completed; identify which teacher you will observe; set your schedule and start\/end date.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What if I don’t know where to get my first 30 observation hours?<\/h3>\n

Your first 30 hours are very flexible, given that they be completed in a public K-12 classroom. We always suggest reaching out to educators you may know personally. You can also connect with your advisors for assistance finding opportunities to fulfill the Observation hour requirements.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Can I observe in my parent\/family member\u2019s classroom?<\/h3>\n

No, but they probably have teacher friends that you can observe.<\/p>\n

How many classroom teachers should fill out my recommendation survey?<\/h3>\n

We ask that each set of hours be with a different classroom teacher, so you will need two seperate classroom teacher recommendations.<\/p>\n

How do I submit my my observation hours?<\/h3>\n

When you complete your program application you will be asked to submit your supervisor’s contact information and a survey will be sent out to them to complete to confirm your observation hours and when they were completed. We are no longer taking letters of documentation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Richard Woodcock Education Center<\/p>\n

Phone: <\/strong>(503) 838-8471<\/p>\n

Email: <\/strong>education@wou.edu<\/p>\n

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