Here in the Office of Field Experiences and Partnerships, we are proud to support
the Mission of the Teacher Education Unit (TEU) at East Stroudsburg University. The
TEU Mission is to develop beginning educators who are creative, knowledgeable, and
reflective by providing evidence-based practices and diverse, authentic field experiences to continually improve teaching, learning and leading.
The Office of Field Experiences and Partnerships is responsible for the coordination
of all field experiences, professional development school partnerships, and the placement
of student teachers. The teaching profession benefits from the addition of new teachers
who have been prepared and nurtured in an environment where best practice, commitment
to ongoing learning, and collaboration are a part of the entire range of their field
experiences.
Field experiences will involve your transition from a student to a beginning educator
as you will be applying what you have learned about effective practice while critically
exploring the profession, as well as your identity as a teacher. Your field experiences
will allow you to strengthen your ability to make reflective and deliberate decisions
that support and extend the learning of all students.
In doing so, you will make great strides toward having a positive impact on our profession.
As you transfer from teaching candidate to practicing teacher in the field, remember
the power and importance of our profession. Parents entrust us with the education
of their children. Value this trust by continually refining your craft, collaborating
with professionals in the field, and making sure that students are always at the forefront
of your decisions.
We wish you well as you complete each required field experience, student teaching
included. You are joining ESU alumni who are among the finest professionals in the
field - Rely on them and be inspired by them.
