This seminar is taken concurrently with student teaching. Connections are made between the topics explored and successful teaching with emphasis placed on the teacher candidate's current classroom experiences and possible implications as beginning teachers. In addition to candidate participation in the seminar discussions, outside readings and various written assignments are required and a developmental portfolio is constructed and reviewed. Prerequisite: Admittance to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: MCTE 475. (One course.)