Student Teacher/Cooperating Teacher OrientationOklahoma Christian UniversitySchool of Education

Agenda

Placements & Calendar

Cooperating Teacher Responsibilities

Student Teacher Responsibilities

University Supervisor Responsibilities

Pacing Guides

Attendance, Evaluations & Grades

Assignments Lesson Plans Teacher Work Sample Bulletin Board

End of Site Surveys

Placements & Calendar

ALL STUDENT TEACHERS - a week and a half prior to OC beginningOrientation

Thursday Student Teaching Orientation

Friday Observation, Site 1

Monday Observation, Site 1

Tuesday Observation, Site1

Wednesday Observation, Site 2

Thursday Observation, Site 2

Friday Observation, Site 2

FALL STUDENT TEACHERS Week 1 Class on campusWeek 2-8 Student Teaching at Site 1Week 9 Class on-campusWeek 10-15 Student Teaching at Site 2Thursday prior to Graduation Available for make-up dayFriday Graduation

SPRING STUDENT TEACHERS Week 1 Class on campusWeek 2-8 Student Teaching at Site 1Week 9 Class on campus

SPRING BREAKWeek 10-15 Student Teaching at Site 2Thursday prior to Graduation Available for make-up dayFriday Graduation

Cooperating Teacher (CT) Responsibilities

Orientation of the Student TeacherProvide workspace in the classroomIntroduce to school personnelExplain rules/regulations and policies; provide handbook, directory, and calendarDefine emergency proceduresProvide textbooks, resource materials, and point out the media centerIntroduce student teacher as a member of the teaching teamSupply class schedulesIdentify pupils with exceptional abilities and physical differencesAssign specific responsibilities early in the experienceAlert student teacher of any students who are not allowed to be photographed

Planning with the Student TeacherAssist student teacher in selecting unit(s) of study to be prepared for classroom instruction and the Teacher Work Sample (TWS)Guide long-term, weekly, and daily planning – establish goals and objectivesBe available for assistance in planning and evaluationCheck plans (preferably on Thursdays) preceding presentation week so any changes can be madeInform student teacher of schedule changes

Interaction with the Student TeacherEngage in reflective thinking by asking appropriate questionsProvide continual, on-going evaluation of student teacher performance; conference when necessaryGive constructive feedback, discuss alternative methods, and encourage experimentationKeep discussions confidentialEncourage student teacher to ask questions and to seek help when neededRefrain from interrupting when student teacher is teaching

Mentoring of the Student TeacherInvolve gradually in dutiesEncourage involvement in extracurricular responsibilities and activitiesAssist with discipline and classroom controlProvide time for visitations and observations of other classroomsEncourage involvement in professional meetingsProvide access to professional periodicals and journalsAssist with parent-teacher conference techniques

Student Teacher (ST) Responsibilities

SOAK IT ALL UP!!!

Write lesson plans

Teach as much as they will let you

Remember all that you have learned before now & actually apply it

Take responsibility and initiative

University Supervisor (US) Responsibilities

CAEP guidelines stipulate that the following criteria be used in the selection of university supervisors:

Highly competent role models for student teachers

Appropriate professional experience for grade levels supervised

Ability to demonstrate effective teaching strategies and methods

Willingness to assume the roles expected of a mentor

Willingness to stay current with the latest research on teaching and learning

Ability to work as a team member and facilitate professional learning

The supervisor’s responsibilities are to:

Provide pertinent materials to student teachers, cooperating teachers, and building administrators.

Facilitate understanding of Student Teaching Experience to all those involved.

Assist in student teacher’s development in instruction, management, and professionalism.

Maintain individual files on each student’s progress throughout the length of the student teaching experience.

Collaborate with the cooperating teacher, drawing on his/her expertise and daily presence in the classroom with the student teacher.

Conduct formative and summative evaluations on at least two occasions at each site in order to provide feedback and guidelines for further development.

Using the provided rubric to submit the two Formative Assessments. DEADLINE: First day of 6th week.

Using the online format submit the Summative Assessment data. DEADLINE: First day of 6th week.

Participate in assessment conferences with the student teacher and cooperating teacher to analyze student teacher’s strengths and areas of improvement.

Report any serious problems to the Director of Student Teaching.

Conduct weekly meetings with student teachers to schedule visits and address concerns and questions (day and time to be determined by supervisor).

Teaching Pace – Early Childhood & ElementaryThe graphic below depicts an example of how the transition of responsibility can take place during your student teacher’s time in your classroom.

Observation Days

• TWS Factor 1

• Fall ST – start talking to CT about Factor 2 ideas

Week 1

• Calendar/Morning Meeting

• Read alouds

• Transitions

Week 2

• Same as previous

• Add in simple subject(s)

• Math and/or Spelling

Week 3

• Same as previous

• Add in at least two more subjects

• Should be teaching ½ day

Week 4

• Teach your TWS

• Assume FULL responsibility of classroom

Week 5

• Continue in FULL Responsibility if CT will allow

• Begin transitioning responsibility back to CT

Week 6

• Teach ½ day and transition out of responsibility

Teaching Pace – Secondary & MusicThe graphic below depicts an example of how the transition of responsibility can take place during your student teacher’s time in your classroom.

Observation Days

• TWS Factor 1

• Fall ST – start talking to CT about Factor 2 ideas

Week 1

• Assist with materials, co-teach, grade papers, etc.

Week 2

• Take over one or two preps

Week 3

• Take over ½ day

Week 4

• Teach your TWS

• Assume FULL responsibility of classroom

Week 5

• Continue in FULL Responsibility if CT will allow

• Begin transitioning responsibility back to CT

Week 6

• Teach ½ day and transition out of responsibility

Evaluations & Grades

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3 Professional Meetings

/10

3 Professional Activities

Bulletin Board

Absence/Make-Up plan Site 1 Site 2

Lesson Plans from both sites (plans when teaching cooperating teacher’s

lessons and when teaching your own as

trained in School of Education – not following

specific school lesson plan format)

/10

Cooperating Teacher

Evaluations

Site 1 Site 2

/5

Supervisor Evaluations Site 1 Site 2

Exit Survey

Weekly Meetings

w/Supervisor (attend all scheduled

meetings = 10; incomplete = 0) /10

Dispositional Issues (failure to meet

dispositional expectations) /5

Formative Evaluations

Cooperating Teacher

/15

Supervisor

/20

Summative Evaluations

Cooperating Teacher

/15

Supervisor

/10

Student Teaching Final Grade

/100

Evaluations

ALL STUDENT TEACHERS – 2 formatives and 1 summative

Attachments to be completed in addition to the formatives and summative

Music – 1 attachment to be completed with the summative

Social Studies – 1 attachment to be completed with the summative)

Assessments should be filled out based on rubrics provided in packet. Please discuss the assessments with your student teacher. Offer examples of success and areas for improvement. Evaluations should be mailed to the School of Education in the prepaid envelopes provided or may be given to the University Supervisor.

Assignments

Lesson Plans – students must submit written lesson plans to you in advance for your approval

Bulletin Board – the student teacher must create a bulletin board for your classroom. The subject of the bulletin board and type of board are entirely up to you and the student teacher.

OPTE – the student teachers will be given one “free” day off of student teaching to take their OPTE exam

TWS – Teacher Work Sample must be completed during Site 1. If unsatisfactory it must be redone during site 2.

End of Site Surveys

Teaching Demographic Information

Absence Report

Confirmation of Bulletin Board & Lesson Plans

Evaluation of University Supervisor

All items will be on a google form sent to you

via email.

THANK YOU!!!Without you we could not adequately prepare future educators to take their places in schools and make positive impacts on their students.