Professional Laboratory Experiences in Georgia Teacher Education.

Overview & Synopsis

This guide provides an outline of the policies, procedures, responsibilities, and functions of Georgia agencies and individuals participating in laboratory experiences for teacher education students. In Unit I, the policies of the Georgia Board of Education relating to laboratory experiences are presented. Criteria are listed for: professional laboratory experiences; selection of professional laboratory centers; selection of supervising teachers; and the preparation of supervising teachers. Policies regarding the roles and responsibilities of professional laboratory participants and other services are also presented in this unit. The second unit defines the roles and responsibilities of the Georgia Board of Education, college faculty, and public school personnel in professional laboratory experiences. Procedural steps in initiating laboratory experiences are outlined in Unit III: selection of sites; placement of students; and cooperative evaluation. Appendices contain a glossary, a sample agreement between state agencies (a county board of education and a state college), and a list of Georgia teacher education institutions. (FG)