Early Childhood & Childhood Education Advising

Fieldwork

General Information

  • Each junior- and senior-level fieldwork has a course number; you will register for fieldwork at the same time you register for other courses.
  • Some placements, such as the Duzine School Partnership and the Lenape School Partnership, require an application and/or permission of instructor prior to registration. Most placements are arranged after you register.
  • After registering, you must complete a fieldwork form on my.newpaltz. The information you provide helps the Office of Field Experience staff to arrange your placement. You must have proof of fingerprints on a TEACH account in order to receive your placement.
  • There will be a fieldwork orientation session at the beginning of the semester. You will be given final placement details at that time.
  • Transportation to and from fieldwork is your responsibility.

 

EED301: Fieldwork 1 (Early Childhood/Primary--40 hours)

  • This fieldwork placement is linked to EED375 Teaching Reading 1.
  • Your placement will be in a primary classroom (grade PreK-2).
  • You will complete a minimum of 40 hours in the classroom over the course of the semester.
  • Based on your class schedule, you will arrange to be in the classroom for about 4 hours per week (morning into early afternoon). You will visit the school over a period of about 10-12 weeks.

 

EED302: Fieldwork 2 (Math/Science/Technology--20 hours)

  • This fieldwork placement is linked to EED380 Teaching Math, Science & Technology.
  • Most students complete their fieldwork through a faculty-guided after-school program called the Numeracy Club, which meets on campus or at a local elementary school.
  • You will complete a minimum of 20 hours fieldwork over the course of the semester; your time commitment will be once a week in the mid-late afternoon.

 

EED303: Fieldwork 3 (ELA/Reading & Social Studies--60 hours)

  • This fieldwork placement is linked to EED376 Reading/Language Arts Methods and EED379 Social Studies Methods.
  • Your placement will be in an intermediate classroom (grade 3-6).
  • You will complete a minimum of 60 hours over the course of the semester.
  • Based on your class schedule, you will work with a classroom teacher one full day per week. If other course requirements conflict with a full-day placement, then it is acceptable for you to participate for two half-days per week.