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Welcome to Cooperating Teacher Orientation. Program Goals. Subject Matter knowledge Approach teaching thoughtfully & reflectively Solid pedagogical knowledge base Understand responsibility for enculturating students into a democracy
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Program Goals • Subject Matter knowledge • Approach teaching thoughtfully & reflectively • Solid pedagogical knowledge base • Understand responsibility for enculturating students into a democracy • Understanding schools in a multicultural, pluralistic democratic society • Contribute 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”)
Masters Students • Complete an additional assignment (case study) focusing on their capacity to impact student learning through assessment and reflection.
Seminars • Listed on calendar • Usually (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.
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 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
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