welcome teacher candidates… fall 2012 “it is how you begin that is most important.” …plato
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Welcome Teacher
Candidates…Fall 2012
“It is how you begin that is
most important.” …Plato
KU Trivia …
Founded in ?Founded as ? 1928 … 1960 … 1983 …
Why Do YOU Want to Teach?Passion of subjectPassion for the “Teaching
Way of Life” ~ desire to serve others
Influence on Teacher-Learning Process
Positive influence a teacher may have had on YOU
Practical Benefits of Teaching…
Hours & ‘mini’ vacations year round
FlexibilitySalaries are Increasing Medical InsuranceRetirement
Challenges of Teaching…
Long working hoursHigh Stakes TestingContinuing your
own education2002 NCLB ActTech-savy studentsTime commitment
Society’s Expectations of Teachers… o Trustworthyo Competent & Effectiveo Help ALL learners succeedo Know and utilize ‘best practices’o Be Accountableo Safe learning environmento Equalize educational opportunity
Job Outlook…
District cuts due to economic recession
Tenure - 3 years of satisfactory work
Demand: teachers of color, w/disabilities, by region & specialty
Relocate to find positions
Your Role &
Responsibilitiesas a
Teacher Candidate
As As Teacher Candidates You Are…
• “Invited guests” in the school• Expected to follow all ‘school rules &
policies’• To follow same time schedule as faculty• To observe professional dress & demeanor at
all times• To attend faculty meetings, conferences & in-
service if possible• To develop, implement & evaluate lessons to
enhance student learning
The first day…
Be prompt…early is better !Carry original background checksWear your KU ID Become actively involved Open a line of communication with your co-op
Dress Code…
Professionally dressed at all times
No short skirts or dressesNothing revealingPiercings – NONE on nose, face,
tongueTattoos – covered if askedFollow district guidelines
Attendance…
Expected every day; punctualCheck expected faculty arrival/dismissal timeAbsent: Notify co-op, supervisor, clinical
experience office, building secretary Teaching materials brought to school Doctor’s note – 3 days or more Extended absences may be made up No PERSONAL DAYS
You may NOT serve as a substitute !
Schedule …
Weekly schedule given to supervisor at every practicum
Follow KU lesson planSupervisor observations based on
scheduleKeep supervisor appraised of any changesWednesday – Tuesday cycleLESSON PLAN for EVERY LESSON TAUGHT
No plan = no teaching of lesson!
Knowledge & Skill Needed by Today’s Teacher …
1.Self-Knowledge
2.Knowledge of students
3.Subject knowledge
4.Knowledge of how to use educational theory & research
5.Technology integration
Practicum
Designed to
Compliment
Clinical Experience
Why Practicum ?
1. To provide support through collaboration with other Teacher Candidates
2. To share innovative ideas from the field
3. To help transfer theory into practice
4. To develop professionally 5. To be prepared to seek a
professional position
Practicum ScheduleElementary &
Special Education Majors
Attend practicum every Tuesday
Meet from 4:00-5:00
November 1st Professional Development Day
Secondary, Art, Music & Library
Majors
Attend practicum every Tuesday
Meet from 3:00-5:00 PM
Special Practicum
Teacher candidates should
leave school in sufficient time to arrive safely on
campus.
El Ed & Sp Ed will attend one full day
of Professional Development on
campus.
Role of Your Cooperating Teachers
Cooperating teachers.. “…are the most important people in the student teachers’ professional lives. They determine the attitudes student teachers carry into retirement.”
Provide the following:
Sound advice A positive
perspective Professional
modeling Encouragement Perspective Letter of
Recommendation
Building trust…
• Growth - incremental, gradual & personal• View your role as supportive• Listen actively, reflectively and
empathetically• Focus on descriptive comments• State desirable behaviors in positive terms• Provide frequent feedback• Provide opportunity to practice new skills
in a low-risk atmosphere
Co-op’s Role in Supervision
Communication
Key to successDaily feedbackWeekly planning &
discussionInformal
conversationNo surprises !
Expectations
Teacher Candidates need to know expectations
Avoid mixed messages regarding your expectations
Keep supervisor informed
Schedules
• Weekly schedules handed in at practicum
• Supervisors schedule
visitations based on schedule
• Schedule runs on Wednesday through Tuesday cycle
Planning• Plan expected for
every lesson taught
• Co-op initials every plan
• Co-op to make suggestions / revisions
• No plan = no teaching of lesson
Observation Process
Observation• Three (3) observations required
• Reflection:StrengthsWeaknessesAreas of improvement
• Review with you and
• supervisor
Final Observation
• Complete & submit electronically
• Submit letter of reference on district letterhead
• Review with Teacher Candidate
To access KU website…
www.kutztown.edu
teacher candidates
departments
academics
www.kutztown.edu
User Name & Password
cooptchrG0Bears
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Getting started…Get Teacher Candidate involved from day 1
Week One Observe more than teach – Start slowly
Weeks Two-five2ND – 6TH week – pick up more responsibility each day7TH – 8TH week – responsible for 100% of class activity
Role of KU Supervisor
•Liaison between cooperating teacher & university
•Maintain open line of communication
•Share goals and expectations of the College of Education with cooperating school and teacher
•Share any concerns which may arise
Thank you!