Welcome to Cooperating Teacher

Orientation

Welcome to Cooperating Teacher

Orientation

Program Goals

Subject Matter knowledgeApproach teaching thoughtfully & reflectivelySolid pedagogical knowledge baseUnderstand responsibility for enculturating

students into a democracyUnderstanding schools in a multicultural,

pluralistic democratic societyContribute 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 theperformance of each student teacherobjective.

4 demonstrate mastery of basic skills andsubject matter competence.

4 accept complete responsibility for allfacets of the instructional process which areordinarily the responsibility of thecooperating teacher for 2 weeks per 8 weekassignment.

4 successfully demonstrate the professionalstandards in the assigned classroom.

4 ASK QUESTIONS!!

Fulfilling Professional Responsibilities

All activities expected of a regularclassroom 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 PacificÕs)

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 expect to spend more time in planning.

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

Lesson Plans

Reflective

Lesson Plans

Unit Plan

Using

Technology in plans

Seminar Discussions

On-line

discussion board

Reflective or

Dialogue Journal

Signed

Competencies

PACT

Masters Students

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

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.

Absences

Absence other than illness will be determined by theDirector of Field Experiences after conferring withcooperating teacher, principal, and/or universitysupervisor. Unexcused absences will beconsidered unprofessional behavior and may because for dismissal.

If ill, student teacher should leave the classroomand not return until well.

Seminars

Listed on calendarUsually (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 duty, 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 SubsSt. 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

• 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