Welcome to Cooperating Teacher

Orientation

Welcome to Cooperating Teacher

Orientation

Building a Base

Subject Matter knowledgeApproach teaching thoughtfully &

reflectivelySolid pedagogical/theoretical knowledge

baseUnderstanding schools in a

multicultural, pluralistic democratic society

Putting It Into Practice

• Apply and strengthen teaching skills• Accept feedback & suggestions• Reflect on and adapt own teaching.• Observe, discuss & participate.• Graded P or NC (equivalent of a “B”)

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, 4:00-6:00 Spec. Ed class: Wednesday 4:30

Masters Students

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

Absences

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

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 Thursdays4:00-6:00pm.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

1-2 weeks/7 week placement

shorter if needed for success

longer if ready

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