Welcome to Cooperating Teacher Orientation

Program Goals

 Subject Matter knowledge  Approach teaching thoughtfully & reflectively  Solid pedagogical knowledge base  Understand responsibility for enculturating students into a democracy  Understanding schools in a multicultural, pluralistic democratic society  Contribute to ongoing renewal of schools

Course Goals

• • • • • Apply and strengthen teaching skills and to continue to learn about teaching.

Accept feedback & suggestions from your cooperating teacher & university supervisor.

Reflecting on and adapting own teaching.

Observe, discuss & participate.

Graded P or NC (equivalent of a “B”)

Student teacher will : 4 demonstrate personal INITIATIVE in the performance of each student teacher objective.

4 demonstrate mastery of basic skills and subject matter competence.

4 accept complete responsibility for all facets of the instructional process which are ordinarily the responsibility of the cooperating teacher for 2 weeks per 8 week assignment.

4 successfully demonstrate the professional standards in the assigned classroom.

4 ASK QUESTIONS!!

Fulfilling Professional Responsibilities All activities expected of a regular classroom teacher.

(yard duty, SSTs, meetings) Maintain confidentiality.

Attend all seminars.

Dress in a professional and appropriate manner.

Time, Attendance, & Schedule Requirements  Follow school district schedule and calendar. (not Pacific Õ  Do not take on a major work or social responsibility.

 Spend,

at minimum

, the usual number of hours a regular teacher spends in school.

Faculty, staff devel., grade level, department meetings; conferences Should expe ct to spend

more

time in planning.

 Seminars: Thursdays, 8:30-10:30 am or after school hours .

Lesson Plans Using Technology in plans Reflective or Dialogue Journal Reflective Lesson Plans Seminar Discussions Signed Competencies Unit Plan On-line discussion board PACT

Masters Students

• Complete an additional assignment (case study) focusing on their capacity to impact student learning through assessment and reflection.

Absences

 Notify school officials; designated site personnel  Contact cooperating teacher  Phone university supervisor and leave a message at the Office of Field Experiences (946-2335)  If absent more than 3 days

during the semester

may be required to make up the time.

Absence other than illness will be determined by the Director of Field Experiences after conferring with cooperating teacher, principal, and/or university supervisor. Unexcused absences will be considered unprofessional behavior and may be cause for dismissal.

 If ill, student teacher should leave the classroom and not return until well.

Seminars

Listed on calendar Usually (but not always) on Thursdays 8:30-10:30am or 4:00-6:00pm.

Failure to notify an absence before a seminar will be considered unprofessional behavior and may affect grade.

Must prepare lesson plans.

Supervision / Assessment

 Observation by university supervisor  Written & oral feedback  Cooperative Evaluation   Every 4 weeks Student & Cooperating teachers  Verification  Signature of CT on competencies (TPEs)

SEQUENCING

  Observe Take notes!

 Routines  Assist  Individual, small groups short time period   Short time periods Teach off teacher’s plans



Teach

     Routines or student teacher’s strength Plan and carry out instruction By time, subject, or period C.T. leaves room for longer periods of time Sequentially take on more responsibilities

 Solo  Responsible for entire classroom program  2 weeks/8 week placement  shorter if needed for success  C.T. out of room  Plans MUST be approved  C.T. may act as aide for program continuity

 Phase Out  Gradually return control to C.T.

Observe other teachers/grade levels Continue involvement with students and C.T.

COOPERATING TEACHER w Model, support.

w Observe w Provide feedback and suggestions.

w Be willing to leave the classroom.

w Provide access to materials/resources w Cover the classroom during seminars.

w Orient ST to school/faculty. w Provide a work space. w Inform of school/classroom procedures. Fire drills, yard dut y, copies, materials, parking, grades, record keeping w Share, assist with and review lesson plans. w Classroom management procedures, expectations, assistance. w Communicate with aides, parent volunteers role of S.T.

 Inform ST of controversial community problems/situations  Seating chart/class picture  Evaluate ST’s performance  Write a letter of recommendation  90% credit for 3 units

St. Teachers as Subs

• • • • • District must agree to conditions ST must be active district sub May not sub during first week or “solo” period Can only sub for Co-op. teacher Can not be pulled from student teaching to sub