Welcome to the Field Experience Program

The field experience is where theory meets practice.  Students earn credit towards the Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree while observing in an assigned Montgomery County Public School classroom.   Mentored by a master teacher, participants get hands on experience working with small groups of students and tutoring in preparation towards becoming a future teacher.  The field experience presents authentic learning opportunities where students observe scientifically based researched best practices. 

As a participant in the field experience program, students observe for 45 hours (4-6 hours per week) for a minimum of 10 weeks.  Master teachers always reflect.  Students use observation as a tool for learning and then write reflective papers on assigned topics.

Students enrolled in either ED 102 or ED 141 Field Experience courses must  attend orientations which are held near the beginning of the semester at each campus.  In addition to the MCPS school experience,  students will attend an oncampus midterm seminar and final seminar. 

Take a moment to look at the handbook for additional information about the program.  If you still have questions, please email or call to set up a time to meet. 

We look forward to working with you.

Germantown Campus
Field Experience Program Coordinator
Hazel Strahorn
(240) 567-7746
Hazel.strahorn@montgomerycollege.edu

Rockville Campus
Field Experience Program Coordinator
Zeporia N. Smith
Zeporia.smith@montgomerycollege.edu
(240) 567-7192

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
Field Experience Program Coordinator
Glenda Hernandez
Glenda.hernandez@montgomerycollege.edu
(240) 567-1317