Dear Teacher/Educator:

__Marissa Buhman_____________________________________, 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
call me at (630) 942-3014 or email me browns109@cod.edu.

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

Acceptance Letter for Field Experience

Teacher Information

I accept Marissa Buhman for this project, and I can provide adequate supervision and
opportunities for participation while she is at my school.
Teachers Name: Mrs. Kristina Heckinger
Grade Level Taught: 3rd Grade

Discipline: General Education

Phone Number(s): (630) 834 - 4530 School: Field Elementary School

School Address: 295 Emroy Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
Email: kheckinger@elmhurst205.org
Teachers Signature:
COD Student Information
EDUCA class time:
Planned Days to work at School: ___It will be within 5 days (three afternoons and two mornings)
Teacher and I are still working on dates and I will resubmit this assignment once I get the dates. I
wanted to hand this in one time, especially since I got approval
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What will you be doing? ___I will be observing Mrs. Kristina Heckingers 3rd grade class at
Field Elementary School in Elmhurst, Illinois. I will watch Mrs. Heckinger teach and the
students cooperate. I will help with anything that the teacher needs.
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