ILAS 201 & 301

AND SO THE JOURNEY BEGINS…

INTRODUCTIONS

Kathryn Maley, kmaley@niu.edu

• Former teacher•Assistant Director of The History & Social

Sciences Secondary Teacher Education Program•NIU / DHS PDS Leader •Coordinating Instructor for ILAS 201 and 301

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELFFavorite color:

Purple

Likes:

Nice students, social studies, anything shiny

Dislikes:

Mean people, lettuce

Research interests:

Student retention in clinicals

Something interesting about me:

I worked on a dairy farm to pay for college.

OFFICE SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Jodi Long, jodilong@niu.edu

•Mrs. Long is AWESOME

• Office of School Partnerships and Clinical Experiences, Zulauf 215

• Open daily – 8:00-4:30

• Best to call to make an appointment

DISCIPLINE COORDINATORSThese are the your NIU program contacts

English – Mrs. Judy Pokorny

Foreign Language – Ms. Peggy Batty

History – Dr. Andrea Smalley

Math – Ms. Renee Olsen

Science – Mrs. Judy Boisen

201 SMALL GROUP FACILITATORSEnglish –

Mr. Ben Doty, Sycamore High School

Ms. Kelsey Mapes, HBR High School

Foreign Languages –

Mr. Ben Doty, Sycamore High School

History-

Mr. Jeff Villarreal, Sycamore High School

Math –

Ms. Sheryl Nakonechny, Clinton Rosette Middle School

301 SMALL GROUP FACILITATORS

English/Foreign Language –

Mr. Mike Rice, Kaneland High School

History –

Mr. Ata Shakir, DeKalb High School

Math –

Mrs. Amanda Baum, Clinton Rosette Middle School

Science –

Ms. Jennifer Stoll, DeKalb High School

ENGLISH/FOREIGN LANGUAGES E106HISTORY E107MATH E108SCIENCE E109

301 TO SMALL GROUPS

Please return to Forum Room at 5:15pm

ILAS 201 COURSE PACK HIGHLIGHTS

Contact information and website addresshttp://niu.edu/tcert/clinicals/introductory_clinical/index.shtml

Attendance policy

School Contact information

Privacy of Student Data signature – to Ms. Maley by January 26

Dispositions Assessments

What to do during observations

Assignments

Time Logs

Final Assessments

PRIVACY OF STUDENT DATAFound in the Course pack

Due to me on or before January 26

DISPOSITIONS: THE WHATWe have a dispositions process

To ensure that you have the necessary “soft” skills to be a professional educator

To identify areas of concern early so that intervention and remediation are possible

Because we want you to be successful!

See the ILAS 201 Course Packet for all Dispositions Forms.

DISPOSITIONS: THE “WHAT IF?”What if I get a Dispositions Alert?

You will be notified by me or your program coordinator that there has been a dispositions alert.

You will schedule a meeting with your program coordinator to discuss the situation and possible solutions.

You and your program coordinator will create a mutually agreed upon remediation plan and date for re-evaluation.

DISPOSITIONS PYRAMID

WHAT TO DO DURING OBSERVATIONSDon’t just sit quietly in the back!

Offer to help hand out papers

Circulate around the room and offer to help students who need assistance

Check out the “What to Do During Observations” handout in your course pack for some awesome ideas on what else you can be doing to make the most of your experience!

ASSIGNMENTS

Links to all of the assignments are on website!

Mandated Reporter

Academic Integrity

Tutoring Scenario Activity

Teacher Interviews

Due by January 26

Due January 26

Start scheduling at first meeting!

TIME LOGS

•You will have 3 different sets of time logs:• Middle School Time Logs• High School Time Logs• Tutoring Time Logs

Submit on 3 separate pages!

Don’t forget to get them signed!

FINAL ASSESSMENTS

There are four final assessments:

Cooperating Teacher (2)

Tutoring Supervisor

Small Group Facilitator

Give the evaluation form to the evaluator 2 weeks prior to when you need it. This will give the evaluator time to reflect on your performance and return your evaluation to you before it is due!

TAP TESTIf you have not yet taken and passed the TAP test, start the process NOW!

Check out our website for links to places on campus that can assist you.

TUTORING SCHEDULING FORM

DUE BY January 16th

DO NOT MESS THESE UP!

PLACEMENTS

IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS

TRANSITIONING FROM

A STUDENT

TO

A PRE-SERVICE TEACHER

OUR JOB IS TO HELP YOU FIND A

JOB.

TODAY’S OBJECTIVESAfter this presentation you will be able to:

• Identify the “little” things you can do to help you exhibit the qualities of a high caliber professional .

• Identify the differences between “student” thinking and “pre-service teacher” thinking.

SOCIAL MEDIA

ESTABLISH A PROFESSIONAL INTERNET PROFILE

All existing social media set to private – don’t forget about Pinterest, Instagram, your friend’s pages, your high school MySpace page…

Join professional social media sites – LinkedIn

Pinterest and Instagram CAN be used by teachers very effectively – make a separate account

THE LITTLE THINGS: CLOTHINGDress for the position you want, not for the position you have.

Professional dress expected every time you are in a school building (except for Monday seminars).

Jeans are NEVER ok. Not even on Fridays. Not even during Spirit Week. Not even if your teacher says it is ok. NEVER.

THE LITTLE THINGS: WRITINGProofread everything you write:

• Personal Statements• Applications• E-mails• Tutoring forms• Attachments – Are they there? Are they complete?

Spelling errors, grammar errors, informal language – all could mean the difference between landing the interview and landing in the recycling bin!

Treat written work like an audition, not like an obligatory assignment.

EMAIL ETIQUETTE

Google first!

Read your email

Compose your reply

Read reply out loud before sending

Send reply

THE LITTLE THINGS: READINGRead all directions carefully and make sure that you follow them to the letter.

Re-read directions at least twice (if not more) before completing the task.

READING – CONTINUED

Before contacting the school, cooperating teacher, small group facilitator, or Ms. Maley, make sure that the question you are asking isn’t already answered somewhere

• Course syllabus• ILAS 201 Website• Google• School website• Classmate• Previous E-mail

If you’ve done all of this and you’re still not sure, ask for

help!

“I’m so sorry to bother you”

is an EXCELLENT stock phrase.

THE LITTLE THINGS: COMMUNICATION

Communicate BEFORE the fact, not after.

24 hour rule – for you, but don’t expect it from others.

If you say you are going to do something, do it.

If someone helps you, thank them.

You are dealing with humans. Mistakes happen. Teachers must be flexible.

It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.

Try very, very hard to avoid assumptions.

Mr./Ms./Dr. ALWAYS

THE LITTLE THINGS: QUESTIONSDon’t be afraid to ask questions.

Make sure that:

•Questions haven’t already been answered in class•Questions aren’t answered in

the material you have•Questions aren’t easily

answered by an internet search•Questions come before the

assignment due date.

SAMPLE EMAIL Good Afternoon Mrs. Bickley,

After attending the middle school orientation yesterday at XYZ Middle School, the cooperating teacher, Mrs. Soandso, and I discovered a dilemma. She only teaches science at XYZ, not social studies. Although I believe I could brush up on my science skills the best that I can, it does conflict with my concentration of history/social studies. I just wanted to bring this to your attention before moving any further with Mrs. Soandso. We thought it was best to figure this thing out before setting a schedule and proceeding with observations.

Thank you for your time and effort.

Best regards,

EMAIL TEMPLATE

Salutation – always use Mr. or Ms. (Dear Ms. Jones)

Introduce yourself – don’t assume they remember you or what you do (My name is Bob Smith, and I am a History teacher candidate at NIU)

Ask your question or state reason for email – KEEP IT SHORT AND TO THE POINT

Thank person (Thank you so much for your time.)

Closing (Sincerely, Bob Smith)

THE LITTLE THINGS: CHAIN OF COMMANDNIU Faculty –Ms. Maley, Discipli

ne Coordinators, Small Group Facilitators, Advisors

Cooperating Teacher

School Administration

Most formal and least contact

THE LITTLE THINGS: ORGANIZATION

Due Dates

• Due dates are important and should not be missed. Look through all of your materials and make a calendar to help stay organized.

Time Commitments

• Schools are busy. You are guests. If you say you will be there on a specific day and time, be there. No excuses.• Emergencies do happen. If they happen to you,

contact your cooperating teacher in advance (if possible) by phone and e-mail. C.C. Ms. Maley on the e-mail.

THE LITTLE THINGS: ORGANIZATION

Paperwork

•Teachers have to track thousands of pieces of paper a week. Pre-service teachers do too. Read all paperwork carefully, follow directions completely, and submit things on time.

Make copies

•Make copies of ALL important forms before you submit them from this point forward

THE LITTLE THINGS: DOING MORE

To make yourself a truly exceptional candidate you need to do MORE, and you need to stand out.

We are helping you begin this process by having you tutor as part of your ILAS 201 experience.

Ways you can do more:

• Offer to help out with additional things at your placement school• Look for volunteer opportunities in your community

working with school-aged children• Get involved with something at NIU or your hometown.

Interesting experiences make for interesting resumes!

DOING MOREStart thinking about your marketability

• ELL?• Second language?• Endorsement in another subject?• Reading coursework?• Unique opportunities

Ask Yourself This:

What will make you different from all of the other people who are applying for the same job?

ANY QUESTIONS?