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?
● 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
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