Retired 12/31/2008: Documented clinical experience(s) involving observation of and interaction with child learners and practitioners at work, according to specified guidelines, within the appropriate special needs subject matter and age category. This experience, comprising a minimum of 30-45 hours, is planned, guided, and evaluated by a host teacher and must occur within an education setting, including those with diverse student populations. Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student will be able to:identify child/adolescent characteristics;relate to children/adolescents in appropriate ways;reflect on his/her personal philosophy of education as it relates to learners of diverse cultures;evaluate one's potential to succeed in teaching; and review one's decision to enter teaching; andidentify characteristics of successful teaching and learning strategies and differences in learning behaviors and learning styles.Can be integrated or offered as a separate course; May not replace clinical hours attached to other program requirements.