Dear Teacher/Educator:

_Mr. Steve Zimmerman______________________________________, a student at College of DuPage in

the Introduction to Education (EDUCA 1100) class is required to complete 15 hours of field experience in
a classroom setting under the supervision of a certified teacher. This experience allows the student to
make valuable connections between what we study in class and the realities of classrooms in their
communities. The focus of the field experience is to gain insights into how to meet the needs of diverse
student populations and the complexities of todays teaching. The student is expected to offer you
assistance, under your supervision at all times, in your efforts to meet the educational needs of your
students, such as:
Assisting with designing and producing learning centers
Tutoring students in reading, math, etc.
Conducting small group reading comprehension discussions
Observing you while you design lessons to meet the varied needs of your students
In accepting this student, you would be accepting the following responsibilities:
Meeting with the student to discuss their learning plan and providing feedback on their participation in
your classroom
Introducing formally the student to your class as a class assistant
Providing opportunities for the student to fulfill their learning objectives through meaningful interaction
with your students (under your supervision)
Providing supervision and modeling teaching strategies
Evaluating the students with the forms provided at the completion of their 15 hours
One of the most beneficial and memorable learning experiences students can have is through immediate
involvement with their community. Your time and effort in making such an opportunity possible is greatly
appreciated. Our goal is to make this a mutually beneficial experience. If you have any questions, please
do not hesitate to contact us.
Respectfully,

Shannon Brown
Assistant Professor, Education
College of DuPage
browns109@cod.edu
(630) 942-3014

April Zawlocki
Assistant Professor, Education
College of DuPage
browns109@cod.edu
(630) 942-3383

Acceptance Letter for Field Experience

Teacher Information
I accept Treavor Taylor___________________________ for this project, and I can provide
adequate supervision and opportunities for participation while s/he is at my school.
Teachers Name: Steve Zimmerman____________________________________________
Grade Level Taught: _9-12_________________________ Discipline: Agriculture _______
Phone Number(s): ______(618)-267-9438______ School: _Greenville High School______
School Address: 1000 IL-140, Greenville, IL 62246________________________________
School Email: szimmerman@bccu2.org_________________________________
Teachers Signature: Steve Zimmerman____________________________________________
COD Student Information
EDUCA 1100-NET01
Planned Days to complete observation hours: _June 13-15th____________________________
What will you be doing? Student will be attending Illinois state FFA convention with FFA
member and teacher. While there he will be involved in chaperoning kids as well as seeing the
process of what it takes before during and after convention for the process. Through this he will
also be attending workshops as well as luncheons for the kids successes.
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