elisha wohleb & dr. leane skinner auburn university abea 2011
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Elisha Wohleb &Dr. Leane Skinner Auburn University
ABEA 2011
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Certified in business/marketing education
3 years of educational experience in business/marketing education
Currently teach classes in area of business/marketing education
Currently hold at least a master’s degree
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Introduce intern to students, teachers, and administrators
Help the intern establish his/her role as a teacher
Explain school policies and procedures Acquaint the intern with instructional
materials and classroom routines Assist the intern in developing a
schedule for gradually assuming full-time teaching responsibilities
Reference: Auburn University Internship Handbook
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Initiate discussion regarding strengths and areas for improvement, including reflections Remember constructive criticism
Encourage intern to observe other teachers
Reference: Auburn University Internship Handbook
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Meet with intern prior to the beginning of the internship
Checklist Explain school policies and procedures▪ Arrival and departure times▪ Parking information▪ School calendar▪ Lunch duties/habits▪ Dress code
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Acquaint the intern with instructional materials and classroom routines▪ Provide copies of textbooks and class materials▪ Encourage the intern to watch a class or come to
school and spend a day in the classroom▪ Show the intern where their desk will be located▪ Make sure intern has computer access
Discuss your expectations for their gradual assumption of full-time teaching responsibilities▪ Some interns will want to teach right away▪ Others will want more time to observe and slowly
take over▪ There should be a clear understanding of
expectations by the end of the conversation
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Suggested Schedule for full-time teaching Week one – intern observes Week two – intern assumes full
responsibility for one class Week three – intern assumes full
responsibility for second class Week four – intern assumes full
responsibility for third class Intern assumes full responsibility for all
classes until the last week of school
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Henry, Beasley, and Brighton (2002) provide the following guidelines for introducing your intern to the class: Sincerely welcome the intern and ask pupils
to share in the greeting Share information about personal qualities
and achievements of intern Introduce the intern as a teacher Indicate confidence that the intern will bring
added benefit to the educational experience Allow intern opportunity to speak to the class Allow the students to ask the intern
questions
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Immediately include intern in teaching responsibilities ▪ Suggestions:▪ Distribute and collect papers▪ Attendance▪ Supervise study periods▪ Administer tests/quizzes▪ Assist with computer activities▪ Assist with project work▪ Assist with demonstrations▪ Plan and create bulletin board
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Help the intern establish his/her role as teacher Henry, Beasley, and Brighton (2002) suggest:▪ Accepting the student teacher as a professional
colleague by:▪ Showing respect for their decisions▪ Allowing the student teacher to accept responsibility▪ Listening to the student teacher’s ideas and concerns▪ Using relevant ideas submitted by the intern▪ Permit the intern to assume the same privileges as a
cooperating teacher
▪ Accept the usual mistakes of the intern – reinforce that mistakes are normal and most are not irrevocable
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Meet with your intern as least once per week Topics▪ Progression (strengths and weaknesses) of
teaching skills and knowledge▪ Reflection▪ Upcoming lesson plans▪ Classroom management challenges/techniques
Communication with intern and University Supervisor is critical
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Provide feedback to InternProvide feedback to University
SupervisorComplete any paperwork neededKeep communication lines open with
intern
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Internship and cooperating teachers play one of the most influential roles of a pre-service teacher’s career
A cooperating teacher not only encourages the growth of an individual, but also the growth of our profession
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Auburn University Internship Handbook
Henry, M., Beasley, W., & Brighton, K. (2002). Supervising student teachers. (6th ed.) Terre Haute, IN: Sycamore Press.