Making the Most of Your Apprentice

Teaching ExperienceEliza Bobek, PhD - Master Teacher

Anna Baturin- StudentAlicia Negron- Student

● What is Apprentice Teaching?● Opening Activity● Pre-practicum ● Practicum● Post-practicum● Q&A

Agenda

● The final UTeach course:

○ Weekly seminar

○ Teaching for a semester in a local public secondary school

What is Apprentice Teaching?

● Cooperating teachers○ Lesson planning○ Content expert○ School expert

● University Supervisors○ Classroom and time management○ University Liaison

● University Instructors○ Facilitate discussions on management, lesson planning, problem

solving, licensure questions, post-practicum guidance

Who is Involved?

● Attendance at weekly seminar● Observations● Midterm Evaluation● Final Evaluation

Evaluation

Anna Baturin

Alicia Negron

● Directions

Opening Activity

● I feel prepared to enter my practicum. ● I know all the requirements for my state

licensure. ● I am confident about getting a teaching

position after I graduate.

Opening Activity

● Initial meeting○ Cooperating teacher○ University supervisor

● Pacing plan● Practicum site and resources

Meeting Your Cooperating Teacher

● Expectations ○ Students○ You as their teacher

● Learning names● Exchange phone numbers with

cooperating teacher

Preparing for your Practicum

● Classroom set-up● Teaching style● Being prepared and flexible

Classroom Management

To Do: ● Log sheets● Gradual takeover of the

classes● Attend meetings● Eat lunch with …

During your Practicum...

● 5E format● Pacing for lessons● Supporting students with needs

○ “high flyers”○ students needing additional support○ IEPs and ELLs

Lesson Plan Format

General Tips:● Stay organized!● Set personal goals/deadlines● Keep track of portfolio & other

requirements● SLEEP!

During your Practicum...

Tips for Organization:● Individual folders for

classes/sections● Folders for grading,

making copies, late work etc.

● Agenda on Board

During your Practicum...

Setting Personal Goals/Deadlines● Learn students’ names by…● Finish lesson reflections by Friday night● Plan for the coming week by Saturday

night

During your Practicum...

Collecting Evidence:● Copy student work as you

go along● Know what you need to

document for your license● Build your own personal

portfolio for job interviews

During your Practicum...

Build Relationships● Mentor Teacher/Supervisor● Shadowing other teachers

(not just in your subject area)

● School administrators

During your Practicum...

Always remember: ● Know where your cooperating teacher is

when you take over the class● Do not comment on students or school

professionals in an open forum● Be professional at all times!

During your Practicum

● Maintain relationships with contacts

● Resume workshops, mock interviews

● Cover letter● Portfolio

After your Practicum

● Update LinkedIn (or create an account)● SchoolSpring.com● District Websites

Helpful Websites

1) Interview with committee

2) Demo Lesson3) Interview with Principal

Interviews

Questions?