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Welcome to Cooperating Teacher Orientation

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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Welcome to Cooperating Teacher Orientation

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  1. Welcome to Cooperating Teacher Orientation

  2. 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

  3. 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”)

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

  5. 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.

  6. Supervision / Assessment • Observation by university supervisor • Written & oral feedback • Cooperative Evaluation • Every 4 weeks • Student & Cooperating teachers • Verification • Signature of CT on competencies (TPEs)

  7. SEQUENCING Observe  Take notes!  Routines Assist  Individual, small groups short time period  Short time periods  Teach off teacher’s plans

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10.  Phase Out  Gradually return control to C.T. ­ Observe other teachers/grade levels ­ Continue involvement with students and C.T.

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. Thank you !!! We couldn't do it without you

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