Retired 12/31/2008: Documented clinical experience(s) involving observation of and interaction with children and practitioners at work, according to specified guidelines, within the appropriate subject matter and age category. The experience, comprising a minimum of 30-45 hours, is planned, guided, and evaluated by a mentor or supervisor and can occur in a variety of educational settings, including those with diverse student populations. Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student will be able to:identify childhood/adolescent characteristics;relate to children/adolescents in appropriate ways;evaluate his/her own potential to succeed in teaching; andidentify characteristics of successful teaching and learning.This course is designed to permit community and junior college students to determine whether they wish to become a teacher before transfer. Universities will generally grant credit towards the total number of clock hours of observation required for certification, but course credit does not substitute for an upper-division teaching methods course. Can be integrated or offered as a separate course.