Welcome Teacher Candidates… Fall 2012

1. Welcome Teacher Candidates…Fall 2012

2. “It is how you begin that is most important.” …Plato

3. KU Trivia … • Founded in ? • Founded as ? • 1928 … • 1960 … • 1983 …

4. Why Do YOU Want to Teach? • Passion of subject • Passion for the “Teaching Way of Life” ~ desire to serve others • Influence on Teacher-Learning Process • Positive influence a teacher may have had on YOU

5. Practical Benefits of Teaching… • Hours & ‘mini’ vacations year round • Flexibility • Salaries are Increasing • Medical Insurance • Retirement

6. Challenges of Teaching… • Long working hours • High Stakes Testing • Continuing your own education • 2002 NCLB Act • Tech-savy students • Time commitment

7. Society’s Expectations of Teachers… • Trustworthy • Competent & Effective • Help ALL learners succeed • Know and utilize ‘best practices’ • Be Accountable • Safe learning environment • Equalize educational opportunity

8. Job Outlook… District cuts due to economic recession Tenure - 3 years of satisfactory work Demand: teachers of color, w/disabilities, by region & specialty Relocate to find positions

9. Your Role & Responsibilitiesas a Teacher Candidate

10. As As Teacher Candidates You Are… • “Invited guests” in the school • Expected to follow all ‘school rules & policies’ • To follow same time schedule as faculty • To observe professional dress & demeanor at all times • To attend faculty meetings, conferences & in-service if possible • To develop, implement & evaluate lessons to enhance student learning

11. The first day… • Be prompt…early is better ! • Carry original background checks • Wear your KU ID • Become actively involved • Open a line of communication with your co-op

12. Dress Code… • Professionally dressed at all times • No short skirts or dresses • Nothing revealing • Piercings – NONE on nose, face, tongue • Tattoos – covered if asked • Follow district guidelines

13. Attendance… • Expected every day; punctual • Check expected faculty arrival/dismissal time • Absent: Notify co-op, supervisor, clinical experience office, building secretary • Teaching materials brought to school • Doctor’s note – 3 days or more • Extended absences may be made up • No PERSONAL DAYS You may NOT serve as a substitute !

14. Schedule … • Weekly schedule given to supervisor at every practicum • Follow KU lesson plan • Supervisor observations based on schedule • Keep supervisor appraised of any changes • Wednesday – Tuesday cycle • LESSON PLAN for EVERY LESSON TAUGHT • No plan = no teaching of lesson!

15. Knowledge & Skill Needed by Today’s Teacher … • Self-Knowledge • Knowledge of students • Subject knowledge • Knowledge of how to use educational theory & research • Technology integration

16. Practicum Designed to Compliment Clinical Experience

17. To provide support through collaboration with other Teacher Candidates To share innovative ideas from the field To help transfer theory into practice To develop professionally To be prepared to seek a professional position Why Practicum ?

19. Practicum Schedule Elementary & Special Education Majors Secondary, Art, Music & Library Majors Attend practicum every Tuesday Meet from 3:00-5:00 PM • Attend practicum every Tuesday • Meet from 4:00-5:00 • November 1st Professional Development Day

20. Special Practicum Teacher candidates should leave school in sufficient time to arrive safely on campus. El Ed & SpEd will attend one full day of Professional Development on campus.

21. Role of Your Cooperating Teachers • Cooperating teachers.. “…are the most important people in the student teachers’ professional lives. They determine the attitudes student teachers carry into retirement.” • Provide the following: • Sound advice • A positive perspective • Professional modeling • Encouragement • Perspective • Letter of Recommendation

22. Building trust… • Growth - incremental, gradual & personal • View your role as supportive • Listen actively, reflectively and empathetically • Focus on descriptive comments • State desirable behaviors in positive terms • Provide frequent feedback • Provide opportunity to practice new skills in a low-risk atmosphere

23. Co-op’s Role inSupervision Communication Expectations Teacher Candidates need to know expectations Avoid mixed messages regarding your expectations Keep supervisor informed • Key to success • Daily feedback • Weekly planning & discussion • Informal conversation • No surprises !

24. Schedules Planning Plan expected for every lesson taught Co-op initials every plan Co-op to make suggestions / revisions No plan = no teaching of lesson • Weekly schedules handed in at practicum • Supervisors schedule visitations based on schedule • Schedule runs on Wednesday through Tuesday cycle

25. Observation Process Observation Final Observation Complete & submit electronically Submit letter of reference on district letterhead Review with Teacher Candidate • Three (3) observations required • Reflection: • Strengths • Weaknesses • Areas of improvement • Review with you and • supervisor

26. To access KU website… www.kutztown.edu

27. User Name & Password cooptchr G0Bears0

28. Getting started… Get Teacher Candidate involved from day 1 • Week One • Observe more than teach – Start slowly • Weeks Two-five • 2ND – 6TH week – pick up more responsibility each day • 7TH – 8TH week – responsible for 100% of class activity

29. Role of KU Supervisor Liaison between cooperating teacher & university Maintain open line of communication Share goals and expectations of the College of Education with cooperating school and teacher Share any concerns which may arise

30. Thank you!