field study orientation
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Purpose To provide you with real experiences
that will enhance your probability of becoming a successful supervisor and/or principal (business administrator)
To provide real experiences that will help you gain proficiency in the ELCC standards
Prerequisites 24 credits Computer Applications Educational Research Field Application Course Registration per your letter
Time requirements (minimum)
2 hours per day 5 days per week 15 weeks During, before and after school
Log Documentation All field work Log sheets are provided on the department
website http://grad.kean.edu/edleadership
New sheet for each day Provide a brief description of work done Signed and dated by site supervisor
Summary of Time All field work Spreadsheet is available on the department
website http://grad.kean.edu/edleadership
Dates should correspond to individual log sheets
Required Projects and Activities
Listed on the matrix of activities found on the department website
http://grad.kean.edu/edleadership All must be completed by the end
of Field II Substitutions - Approval of Kean
Supervisor
Completing the Matrix List the number(s) of the artifact(s)
and/or log dates that relate to completion of the project or activity in the 3rd column
Your Kean supervisor will rate your proficiency in the next columns
The matrix will be returned to you at the end of field I. Copy it and give it to your Kean supervisor at the start of field 2
Artifacts Illustrate your experiences correspondence, memoranda, bulletins,
articles, photographs, invoices, budgets, schedules, telephone messages, newsletters, forms, agenda, observations, etc.
Your work or about you Number each one and provide a list
Portfolio Cover sheet – List your name, e-mail address, phone
number, Kean program in which you are matriculated (certification or degree), field site, name and position of site mentor
Matrix List of numbered artifacts Artifacts Logs Time summary
Portfolio Paper - Binder Electronic – CD or Flash Drive
One Continuous file for logs Affidavit from site supervisor
Electronic Logs One file Affidavit from site supervisor - I certify
that the logs contained in this file are an accurate account of work performed under my supervision.
Action Research Project Solve a problem identified at the field site First 3 chapters should be completed in
Research course by the end of Field I Remainder finished by the end of Field II Full report handed in with portfolio Not required for certification or SBA
candidates
Field Supervision Site supervisor provides day-to-day supervision of
your work Course instructor will arrange for a site visitation
to meet with you and your supervisor Course instructor reserves the right to appear
unannounced to monitor your work based on the Course Information Form
Course Information Sheet Can be found on department website http://grad.kean.edu/edleadership Fill out and return to Kean supervisor ASAP Schedule will be used for visitation We’ll try for your prep - if not lunch Directions should be from a major highway not
from Kean
Evaluation Site supervisor’s evaluation Experiences reflected on logs Quality of completion of papers and
activities as represented in your artifacts Grade will be assigned by Kean supervisor.
Business Administrators
No standards exist Portfolio will include projects decided upon
between you and field supervisor No action research You have to take comps
Final Words We know that this is a lot of work, but so is being an
administrator You should be given increasing responsibility as your
site supervisor’s trust grows Problems should be brought to the attention of your
Kean instructor Remember you must apply once again for Field II Stay positive and have fun