1301 Field Experience Forms and Assignments

Field Experience Forms and
Assignments

This packet does not replace the Field Experience Handbook. As a student in the teacher education
program at LSC-Tomball, you are expected to read the field experience handbook and have an
understanding of its contents. This packet contains everything you will need to earn your Field
Experience grade. For questions regarding the assignments, please contact your instructor.

Field Experience PLACEMENT PROCEDURES and Forms

 Students in field-based courses are required to identify their own campus (i.e. LSC-Tomball).

 Observations may be completed at any PK-12 school (public, private, or charter).

 Contact the district HR department for procedures and permission to observe in classrooms.

 If you have personal scheduling issues, you must be proactive in finding opportunities for

completing field-based observations. This may include personal vacation time from your
current fulltime employment.

 When going to a school, take a picture ID (driver’s license) every time.

 For your own protection and even at the request of the classroom teacher, never be alone

with a student in the classroom or hallway.

 If the school/ISD you have chosen to observe is not on our list of affiliated districts or schools, you
must bring with you the Education Affiliation Agreement to that the campus/district. They must
fill out the appropriate information and sign it before you visit their schools. The link is below:

http://www.lonestar.edu/departments/generalcounsel/OGC-S-2010
03_Education_Affiliation_Agreement(1).pdf

 For students taking our courses as Distance Learning (DL) or fully online, follow these procedures
and policies: If you are taking any of our courses that require observations hours and you live
outside of our Lone Star College service areas, you must find schools in your local areas that will
sign our Education Affiliation Agreement (same link above) in order to meet the 16-hour field
experience requirement. Scan and send the signed document to your instructor for approval to
begin your FE hours.

IMPORTANT!

 You may want a job in one of these schools when you graduate, so dress and act like you are on a job
interview at all times, including when visiting human resources. Please represent the Lone Star College
System well so that they will continue to accommodate our students on their campuses.

 The day you go to observe, you MUST take with you the letter from us and your Texas Driver’s License. You
will not be allowed in the school if you are missing one of these.

 When you are observing, you are not there to critique the teacher; you are there to learn.

 Remember to honor student and teacher confidentiality and do not identify students or teachers by name
in any group discussions, presentations, etc.

 Observations must be completed at schools that LSCS has an Education Affiliation Agreement.

 Students cannot attend their former high schools within the last 5 years of having graduated from
the school, unless there is special permission from your instructor.

 If the cooperating teacher allows you to take notes, please ask the instructors if you are allowed to use
electronic devices. Do not assume that you are allowed to take notes on your phone, iPad, etc.

 Fill in your logs completely including each accountable hour and required signatures. Make backup
copies of your logs and notes for your own personal use.

12

Lone Star College System Updated 1/21/2015

 It is vital that all LSC students comply with all school district and school campus policies and procedures,
regarding observations. All districts and school campuses have different policies that each student must
follow.

From the Texas Education Agency: Teacher Code of Ethics 3.8

 (I) Standard 3.9. The educator shall refrain from inappropriate communication with a student or
minor, including, but not limited to, electronic communication such as cell phone, text messaging,
email, instant messaging, blogging, or other social network communication. Factors that may be
considered in assessing whether the communication is inappropriate include, but are not limited
to:

 (i) the nature, purpose, timing, and amount of the communication;
 (ii) the subject matter of the communication;
 (iii) whether the communication was made openly or the educator attempted to conceal the

communication;
 (iv) whether the communication could be reasonably interpreted as soliciting sexual contact or

a romantic relationship;
 (v) whether the communication was sexually explicit; and
 (vi) whether the communication involved discussion(s) of the physical or sexual attractiveness

or the sexual history, activities, preferences, or fantasies of either the educator or the student.

**Infractions :

Infractions will be evaluated on a case by case basis at individual LSCS campus.

LSC-Tomball:
In the event that the student is removed from a school campus, the student is no longer allowed to finish
observations at that district. He/she student must finish observations from a different district. Other possible
consequences include, but are not limited to:

1. An F on assignments dealing with observations

2. F for the course

3. Removal from the AAT program

You must treat your observations as if you are on an internship or on the job. Call the school ahead of time if
you are going to miss your observation or attend late. Your job interview starts there.

Consequences could vary across campuses. Always refer to your instructor’s syllabus.

13

Lone Star College System Updated 1/21/2015

The following pages include all permissible schools. If the school district of your choice is not on this list,
you must contact your instructor for further information.

OBSERVATION PROCEDURES BY DISTRICT

Aldine Human Resources
Cleveland 15010 Aldine Westfield Road, Houston, TX 77032

Conroe 281.985.6306
www.aldine.k12.tx.us
Cypress-
Fairbanks Observation Hours Request:
http://www.aldine.k12.tx.us/human_resources/observation_hours.cfm

Retrieved 11/6/13

CLEVELAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
316 East Dallas

Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8717

Fax: (281) 592-8283
http://www.clevelandisd.org/

Contact the school to find information about the student observation process.

Human Resources
3205 W. Davis, Conroe, TX 77304

936.709.7751
www.conroeisd.net

Conroe ISD Observation Requirements for Teacher Preparation Programs and University
Students: http://hr.conroeisd.net/Observations

The decision to allow you to observe is up to the individual campuses (principals). If the
principal tells you that you can observe on campus, you will need to complete a Volunteer

Application Form online at: https://pac.conroeisd.net/volunteer/GetStarted.aspx
Once you receive a response clearing you for observations, call the main number of the school
you want to observe in and ask to speak to the person in charge of scheduling observations. Set
up the observations with that person.

Retrieved 11/6/13

Human Resources
10300 Jones Road, Houston, Texas 77065

281.897.4050
www.cfisd.net

Observation Request – Procedures and Guidelines:
http://www.cfisd.net/en/job-seekers/career-opportunities/observation-guidelines/

For questions call contact 281.897.4050 or email [email protected]

Retrieved 11/6/13

14

Lone Star College System Updated 1/21/2015

Crosby 706 Runneburg Rd.
Dayton Crosby, TX 77532
Galena Park
281.328.9200

Human Resources/Student Services Department
Phone: 281-328-9200

Fax: 281-328-9212sources

http://www.crosbyisd.org/

Contact HR for information on the student observation process.

Dayton ISD
100 Cherry Creek Road
Dayton, Texas 77535
Phone: 936-258-2667

Fax: 936-258-5616

http://daytonisd.net/

Contact the District Office for more information about their Student Observation Process.

Galena Park Independent School District
Human Resources and Communication Services

14705 Woodforest Blvd
Houston, Texas 77015

http://www.galenaparkisd.com/

Hardin Contact HR for information on the student observation processes.
Huffman
209 County Road 2003 North
Hardin, Texas 77561

Phone: 936-298-2112 Fax: 932-298-9161

http://www.hardinisd.net/

Contact HR for information on the student observation process.

Hardin ISD
24302 FM 2100
Huffman, Texas 77336
Phone: 281-324-1871 and 281-324-4319
http://www.huffmanisd.net/

Lone Star College System Contact HR for information on the student observation process.

15

Updated 1/21/2015

Humble Human Resources
Katy ISD 20200 Eastway Village Drive, Humble TX 77338

Klein 281.641.8170
Livingston www.humble.k12.tx.us

Humble ISD Observation Requirements for Teacher Preparation Programs and University
Students:

http://www.humbleisd.net/Page/738

Retrieved 11/6/13

Human Resources
6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy TX 77494

281.396.6000
www.katyisd.org

Katy ISD Observation Procedures and Guidelines University Student Application/Request:
http://kisd2.katyisd.org/hr/Documents/University%20Observation%20Requests.pdf

Retrieved 11/6/13

Human Resources
7200 Spring Cypress Road • Klein, Texas 77379

832.249.4000
www.kleinisd.net

Email an observation request to Mr. Dean Borg:
832-249-4225

Retrieved 04/27/15

Livingston Independent School District
1412 S Houston St

Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-2100
(936) 328-2109

www.livingstonisd.com

Contact HR department for student observation information.

16

Lone Star College System Updated 1/21/2015

Magnolia Human Resources
Celeste Graves Education Support Center
Montgomery 31141 Nichols Sawmill RD, Magnolia, TX 77355
New Caney
Shepherd 281.356.3571

www.magnoliaisd.org

CONTACT – Dianne Swiney: 281.356.3571 x 1030

Call the school district office. There are forms at the front desk for you to complete. On one
page you will be asked to indicate the schools you wish to visit. The other is general
information for the district to conduct a background check. The HR department will conduct
your background check and contact you when it is complete. Once you have been cleared, call
the school of your choice and set up an observation.

Retrieved 11/6/13

Human Resources
13159 Walden Road, Montgomery, TX 77356

936.582.1333

www.misd.org

Fill out the Background Check Authorization:
http://misd.org/users/0004/docs/BackgroundCheckAuthorization.pdf

Take the form to the district office in person. After you receive clearance, you may contact the
school of your choice and make arrangements to begin observing.

Retrieved 11/6/13

Human Resources
21580 Loop 494, New Caney, TX 77357

281.577.8600

www.newcaneyisd.org

Retrieved 11/6/13

1401 South Byrd Avenue, Shepherd TX 77371
[email protected]

ph. (936) 628-3396 ext. 273
fax (936) 628-3841

http://www.shepherdisd.net/

Contact HR department for information on student observation process.

Splendora Human Resources
23419 FM 2090, Splendora, Texas 77372

281.689.3128

www.splendoraisd.org

Retrieved 11/6/13

17

Lone Star College System Updated 1/21/2015

Spring Human Resources
Tarkington 16717 Ella Blvd., Houston, Texas 77090

281.891.6040
www.springisd.org

Retrieved 11/6/13

2770 FM 163
Cleveland, Texas 77327

281-592-8781

http://www.tarkingtonisd.net/

Contact HR department for information about the student observation process.

Tomball Human Resources
Waller 310 S. Cherry Street, Tomball, Texas 77375
Willis
281.357.3100

www.tomballisd.net

You will need to bring a copy of your driver’s license to the TISD Human Resources office. They
will run a background check and let you know when you are approved. You may then contact
the school to set up your observations.

Retrieved 11/6/13

Human Resources
2214 Waller Street, Waller, Texas 77484

936.931.0397

Observation Assignments Process:
www.wallerisd.net

Select: Departments / Human Resources / Student Teaching-Observations

Retrieved 11/6/13

Human Resources
204 W. Rogers, Willis, TX 77378

936.856.1207

www.willisisd.org

Contact: Perry, Melissa Administrative Secretary - HR
[email protected] 936.890.1463

Retrieved 11/6/13

18

Lone Star College System Updated 1/21/2015

Dear Colleague,

The following student is currently enrolled in one or more teacher education courses at the Lone Star
College System:

Student’s Name:

Course(s): EDUC 1301: Introduction to the Teaching Profession Semester: Spring 2016

S/he is required to observe in a classroom and/or interview teachers in a minimum of 4 visits for
a total of 16 hours during the semester. This student has been informed that s/he must comply with
your school’s guidelines regarding background checks and any other policies you may have for
outside visitors. We appreciate your willingness to open your school to our pre-service teachers.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any concerns or questions regarding this request.

Sincerely,

Latoya Hardman Lewis

Professor Latoya Hardman Lewis
Lead Faculty, Education (Associate of Arts in Teaching)
Lone Star College-Tomball
281-401-1860
[email protected]

Dear Principal,

Thank you for hosting our Lone Star College-Tomball education student. We appreciate you
opening your school to a future teacher, and sharing your expertise as he/she becomes a member
of our teaching profession.

The student you are hosting is currently enrolled in the EDUC 1301: Introduction to the
Teaching Profession at LSC-Tomball. The student is required to make a minimum of four
separate visits to complete the required 16 hours of field experience observations. This will
enable them to experience a wider variety of classroom instructional strategies and situations.
The student will be required to submit a log of the dates and times they visit the classroom, and it
will need to be signed by the classroom/mentor teacher.

The LSC-Tomball student has been instructed to present a Texas Driver’s License or
appropriate identification upon arrival at your campus. Please let the student or me know if you
require any additional information for admission onto your campus.

Since our students are not a school district employee or a state certified teacher, the LSC-
Tomball student may not be left alone with the classroom students at any time. This is to
legally protect them in case of any possible liability issues.

Thank you again for hosting one of our LSC-Tomball education students. Please feel free to
contact me if you have any questions or concerns during this semester. We appreciate your
generosity and commitment to helping the children in our community.

Sincerely,

Latoya Hardman Lewis
Lead Faculty, Education
Lone Star College-Tomball
281-401-1860
[email protected]

FIELD EXPERIENCE
INTENT FORM

Once you have secured a field experience placement by completing ALL procedures required by the district and
receiving official notification that you can begin, please fill out this form. Then, scan the form – if you do not
have access to a scanner, please take a picture of the form (close enough for me to see the information) and
upload it into the drop box or simply submit this form to your instructor.

Student Name: _______________________________ LSCS Course/Section: ___________________________

I have chosen to do my 16 required field experience observation hours at the following school(s):

School ISD Phone Grade

I plan to complete my observations on the following dates:

Date Number of Hours Time

List here any special issues/circumstances/information I might need to know about this placement:

Please attach email, signed letter, or any other document that proves that you have been cleared to begin.

I have followed all procedures required by the district including submitting required documentation for
background checks and have been cleared to begin.

Student’s Signature_________________________________ Date __________________

20

Lone Star College System 2014

FIELD EXPERIENCE LOG

Student Name:
Course and Section Number

Date School Name Grade Topic(s) Observed Time in Teacher’s Teacher’s
Level Hours Name (printed) Signature

I certify that the information on this sheet is a true and accurate documentation of my field experience.

___________________________________________________________
Student Signature

EDUC 1301 Field Experience Journals

What are the FE Journals? Part 1

Overview Part 1 is the introduction to the
FE Journal and should include:
Over the course of the semester, you will observe a class/classes for16
hours. As you spend your time in your field experience assignment, you Date and time of
will have specific goals as you observe the classroom teacher and observation (this can be a
students. Your observations will be focused; you will be looking for range)
very specific things each time that you do an observation, and you will Place of observation
write 3 field experience observation journals based on your focused Type of class / number
observations. You may have to complete 2-3 observations to get enough of students
feedback for one journal entry.
Part 2

Guidelines Part 2 will be the longest part of

Please remember that you are a guest in the classroom (or other the journal, for it will describe
environment) and that you are there to observe a particular behavior the area of focus of the
and to describe what you saw, not necessarily to evaluate what you saw observation. You may choose to
or the people observed. write this part in multiple
paragraphs. The journal topics
Your journals will be written in three parts. are on pages 2 and 3 of this
document.

All journals should follow the appropriate formatting guidelines as
explained in the handout titled “Writing Assignments in EDUC 1301.”
There is no minimum page length requirement; instead, students should
make sure that all questions are answered thoroughly. Additionally,
spelling and grammar must be checked. You will not earn anything higher

than a 70 if I find that the quality of your work is compromised due to spelling

and grammatical errors.

Turning in Journals Part 3

All journals must be submitted via D2L in the appropriate dropbox by Part 3 will be a reflective
the due dates noted. Assignments submitted in the incorrect dropbox paragraph indicating how what
will not be graded. you observed might influence
you as a teacher in your own
classroom.

Note about the Field Experience Log: Each time you observe a class, fill in your field experience observation
log and have someone sign it. If you visit one class, have the teacher of record sign. If you visit multiple classes,
have each teacher initial or have someone in the front office sign after you have observed each class for the day.
Please know that you may need to visit a class multiple times to have enough information to write your field
experience observations.

Field Experience Journals, EDUC 1301, 2015-2016 LSC-Tomball

Field Experience Journal Topics

Use the following descriptions to write part 2 of your field experience journals.

Journal 1: Procedures, Routines, and Classroom Management

For this journal, you are going to focus on how things are done.

Procedures and routines are established or official ways/methods of doing something. Many times these
routines lend themselves to effective classroom management, or the “wide variety of skills and techniques that
teachers use to keep student organized, focused, attentive, on task and academically productive during class.”
For this write-up, you should observe and take note on the procedures and routines that the teacher uses
to manage classroom behavior. In your body paragraph, identify 3-4 procedures/routines and explain how
each contributes to classroom management. The list below will help you as you take notes. Try to take notes
on as many of the procedures/routines as possible.

Common Procedures or Routines:
 Beginning the day routines like roll call or warm-ups
 Entering and exiting the classroom
 Starting an activity
 Student movement within the class/transitioning from one activity to another
 Working in room areas/using classroom resources
 Labeling papers
 Collecting and distribution of papers
 Signaling for quiet and attention/specific words, actions or gestures to keep students on task
 Rewarding positive behavior/discouraging negative behavior
 Emergency drills and procedures
 Going to the restroom
 Moving throughout the school
 Arriving Late
 Asking questions (students)
 Finishing an assignment early
 Dismissing class

Journal 2: Teacher Role and Classroom Management

For this lesson, you will focus on the actual lesson for the class.

Teaching is a work of art, and if done correctly, any one lesson could be considered a masterpiece. But, what
exactly makes for a good lesson? For this journal, you will need to discuss at least one particular lesson that
you really enjoyed. In your body paragraph(s), address the following questions:

 How did they lesson begin? What did the teacher do to motivate or “grab” the students’ interest
before starting the lesson? If nothing, what do you think the instructor could have done?

 How did the teacher let the students know what they would be learning?

Field Experience Journals, EDUC 1301, 2015-2016 LSC-Tomball

 How did the teacher teach the lesson? Lecture? Lab or workshop? Lecture-demonstration?
Discussion? Or something else?

 What sort of activities did the students do to “practice” the concept taught?
 What did the teacher do with the students to wrap-up the lesson?
 Did the teacher assign any additional assignment to reinforce the concept? You may need to ask the

teacher about follow-up activities.
 Why do you think this was such an effective lesson?

Journal 3: Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR)

For this journal, you will focus on what the school is doing to reach all students.

This journal will serve as a report regarding a school’s performance. Your report must be at least 3
pages and must include the criteria below. You will not follow parts 1-3 as you did for journals 1
and 2. Instead, write this report using the following parts:

 Part 1: What is the specific data regarding the school? Be sure to include the name of the school,
demographic information, and the student/teacher ratio. You should also include student
performance in this part of the report. You can use the TAPR report for the school to gather all of this
information.

 Part 2: Describe at least three specific strategies and/or programs that the school is using to help
close the achievement gap, or ensure academic equity, between various groups of students.
Examples of the strategies/programs you may use include letters from teachers to parents,
information from school website, lunch menus, flyers for programs for specialized populations, etc. to
help you answer this question. After you identify these strategies/programs, write up your response
by including answers to the following questions:
 How is the school addressing the needs for the following populations: language,
gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and disabilities?
 How are teachers addressing these populations in the classroom?

 Part 3: How effective/ineffective are the school’s programs/strategies in helping achieve
academic equity? Answer this question by reflecting on the diverse populations and the programs that
are in place. You may also want to consider addressing populations that do not seem to be addressed.

 Part 4: Artifacts. For this part of the report, you should include the school’s TAPR report and any
other artifacts that support the write-up for part 2 (parent letters, lunch menus, announcements of
programs for specials populations). You can use pictures to show these artifacts.

See course calendar in syllabus for due dates of all Field Observation Journals

Field Experience Journals, EDUC 1301, 2015-2016 LSC-Tomball

For more information
about the Associate of

Arts in Teaching
Program @ LSC-Tomball

Contact Professor Latoya Lewis
[email protected]

281-401-1860
Office: N211F (Office Hours posted on door)