University Supervisor Training

1. University Supervisor Training Podcast 1 Dale B. Linton, Ph.D. Director of Student Teaching 08/19/13 By PresenterMedia.com

2. Training Agenda A. B. Welcome, Qualities of an Excellent University Supervisor, Purposes of Student Teaching, Student Teaching Eligibility, Student Teaching Placement Process Roles and Responsibilities: Student Teacher, Classroom Teacher, Building Administrator, University Supervisor Overview of Documents for Student Teaching C.

3. Welcome & Qualities of Excellent Student Teacher Supervisors • The Value of Your Professional Experience • Qualities of Excellent Student Teacher Supervisors • Deeply dedicated to the teaching profession. • Possess keen observational skills, mentoring and coaching skills, active listening skills, and direct communication skills. • Guardians of the teaching profession; hold student teachers to the highest standards of performance for the sake of the children they teach.

4. Purposes of Student Teaching • To Prepare Quality Educators • Knowledgeable of children/development, subject area specialists, engage students in meaningful learning, caring and insightful, etc… • “Good Teaching…is Good Teaching…is Good Teaching” • SAU’s Teacher Preparation Program (MDE & TEAC Approved) • EDU 140: Exploring Critical Skills for the Professional Educator • Foundations of American Education, Educational Psychology/Child Development, Diversity Components, Technology Integration, Content and Pedagogical Methods (2 courses), Reading/Literacy Strategies, Instructional, Classroom Management & Assessment Construction, along with all content specific coursework associated with their endorsement areas (Major or Minors).

5. Student Teaching Eligibility • In order to be eligible as a student teacher candidates must: • Have completed at least 120 hours of classroom observation/ participation (40 hours in methods related coursework). • Maintained a minimum GPA of 2.7 (Most candidates have a GPA of 3.3 or above). • Recommended to student teach by their subject area and education departments/professors and have not outstanding history of being in trouble with the university. • Completed a criminal history background check & First Aid/CPR. • Satisfactory completed any professional improvement plan designated for them. • Must be approved by the School of Education Executive Team (E-Team). * Our goal is the put only the best in the classroom.

6. Student Teaching Placement Process • The Director of Student Teaching or his/her designee: • Meets with prospective student teachers well in advance of their planned student teaching semester. • Interviews student teachers individually reviewing their student teaching application materials and discussing their student teaching placement options. • Initiates a student teaching placement inquiry with appropriate personnel in schools or school districts . • Communicates with the student teacher regarding placement progress and directs them to set up interviews with teachers/admin. • Presents a student teaching placement confirmation form to the appropriate school personnel. • Assigns a university supervisor(s) to the student teacher.

7. Different Types of Student Teaching Experiences 10 Week: Elementary Placement with Additional: • 8 Week Early Childhood Experience • 10 Week Special Education Experience 15 Week: Elementary or Secondary Placement Endorsement Student Teaching • Special Education (8 to 10 Weeks) • Early Childhood (5 – 8 Weeks) • Other Subject/Certification Specific (5 Weeks)

8. University Supervisor Training Podcast 2 Dale B. Linton, Ph.D. Director of Student Teaching 08/19/13 By PresenterMedia.com

9. Training Agenda A. B. Welcome, Qualities of an Excellent University Supervisor, Purposes of Student Teaching, Student Teaching Eligibility, Student Teaching Placement Process Roles and Responsibilities: Student Teacher, Classroom Teacher, Building Administrator, University Supervisor Overview of Documents for Student Teaching C.

10. Roles & Responsibilities • Student Teacher, Classroom Teacher(s), & Building Administrator • Refer to: Student Teacher Handbook, Overview of Student Teaching Placement Performance Responsibilities, Overview of Student Teaching Activities, Student Teacher Performance Indicators for Certification Recommendation • Student Teacher – demonstrate satisfactory performance of all regular teaching duties and responsibilities. • Classroom Teacher(s) – share their experience, support, and provide guidance and feedback to the student teacher helping them achieve the highest level of success (recommendation for certification). • Building Administrator– support the teacher, student teacher, and ensure that quality learning is occurring in the classroom.

11. Roles & Responsibilities Initial meeting = 1st week 1st Lesson Observation = Week 3 • University Supervisor • Refer to Student Teacher Handbook, Overview of Student Teaching Placement Performance Responsibilities, Overview of Student Teaching Activities, Student Teaching Professional Folder and the University Supervisor Checklist of Required Activities • Review student teacher folder and initiate initial meeting • Review weekly reflections, schedule, and daily journaling • Make 4 lesson observations; complete both the midterm/final evaluation (Conference with Student Teacher) • Make sure the teacher completes one lesson observation (using SAU form), midterm and final evaluation. (Conference with student Teacher – sign, date, make a copy of the evaluation for them). • Make sure the student teacher completes notebook assignments • Be available to questions and concerns of the student teacher, classroom teacher(s) or building administrator • Write a letter of recommendation for the student teacher • Complete MDE Survey • Turn in the Professional Folder (Complete) with signed documents (checklist, expense report, etc.) EDU 100 or 140 Evaluation

12. University Supervisor Training Podcast 3 Dale B. Linton, Ph.D. Director of Student Teaching 08/19/13 By PresenterMedia.com

13. Training Agenda A. B. Welcome, Qualities of an Excellent University Supervisor, Purposes of Student Teaching, Student Teaching Eligibility, Student Teaching Placement Process Roles and Responsibilities: Student Teacher, Classroom Teacher, Building Administrator, University Supervisor Overview of Documents for Student Teaching C.

14. Important Student Teaching Documents • Student Teacher Folder • Placement Information • Initial Meeting, Lesson Observations, Midterm/Final Evaluation • Classroom Teacher Stipend Form • Expense Report & misc. items • Student Teacher Handbook • Overview of Student Teaching Placement Performance Responsibilities • Overview of Student Teaching Activities • Student Teacher Performance Expectations (Notes from a Principal) • Student Teacher Performance Indicators for Certification Recommendation • Student Teaching Professional Folder • University Supervisor Checklist of Required Activities

15. Putting Together the Professional Folder • TEAC & MDE Requirements/Audits • University Supervisor Checklist of Required Activities • The Perfect Folder

16. Spring Arbor Promise & Student Teacher Performance Concerns • http://www.arbor.edu/academics/school-of-education/school-of-education-promise/

17. Contact Information Main Campus/Lansing Student Teachers: • Dr. Dale Linton – Director of Student Teaching Cell: 517-803-1025 Office: 517-750-6413 Fax 517-750-6629 dlinton@arbor.edu • Kathryn Stolz – Secretary/Contract Support 517.750.6733 Kathryn.Stolz@arbor.edu • Pamela Gregory – Assistant to the Dean (Professional Folders) 517-750-6410 Pamela.Gregory@arbor.edu Gaylord/Petoskey Student Teachers • Joyce Green – Field Director 231-881-2665 Joyce.Green@arbor.edu • Marsha Tompkins – Teacher Education Student Advisor • 800/968-9103 ext. 4281 Marsha.Tompkins@arbor.edu