Student Teaching Orientation

Chaminade University Education Division

Winter/Spring 2006

WelcomeDr David Jelinek- Dean of Education

Tina Gomes- Field Services/Advisor Elementary

Amanda Street- Field Services/Advisor Secondary, SPED, Non-SATEP

Professional Expectations • Insurance• Keep commitments• Follow school

policy/procedures• Good communication• Focus on the children• Plan ahead! • Confidentiality• Reflect• Dress• Written communication• Extra curricular activities• Professional development

opportunities• Be resourceful

Expectations of Student Teachers p4 ST Manual

Develop relationships with principal and cooperating teacher early on.

Visit the school, get to know the staff.

Obtain necessary materials. Arrival/DeparturesAttend school functionsAttend SeminarTake interest in students’

learningExhibit sensitivityWilling to growContact US once a week

Procedures p 5 ST ManualPHASE I

Routine activities, Assistant teacher

PHASE II Bit Teaching, Block Teaching

PHASE IIISolo Teaching

SUGGESTED TIMELINES FOR ELEM/SECONDARY in Field Exp. Manual p 25

Policies

• Dates of Student Teaching p 12 ST Manual• Attendance Policy p 12 ST Manual• Student Teachers acting as substitutes p 27

Field Exp Manual– Presence of CT is mandatory at all times.

Substitute must be hired by the school in absence of CT.

– 3 Days Maximum as a paid substitute, ONLY in YOUR classroom.

Completion/Licensure p 28 Field Exp. Manual

• Students may complete and receive credit for student teaching, but NOT be recommended for licensure/certification based upon the evaluations of Chaminade administration and Education faculty.

• CRITERIA for Successfully Completing and Receiving Credit for ST and for Obtaining a Recommendation for Licensure/Certification

• Grading/Evaluation is done on CR/NC basis.

• Midterm Evaluation done by the CT, US should also be a part of evaluation.

• Final Evaluation MUST be signed by ALL parties and include a narrative. The Final Evaluation should be discussed and agreed upon, then signed by ST, CT, US.

• Should a problem arise in the cooperating school, it should be dealt with the lowest level possible. If necessary, a conference will be scheduled amongst all involved parties. Notify Field Services.

Cooperating Teachers p 3 ST Manual

• Meet weekly with Student Teacher

• Preview ST lesson plans• Integrated curriculum lesson

plan allowance• Discuss ST progress with

US during visit• Be present in the classroom• Evaluate, report, and write a

letter of recommendation for student teachers at the completion of the program

Student Teacher’s Ten Commandments

University Supervisor p 3-4 ST Manual

• Makes 3-5 visits per semester. • Makes a courtesy visit early in the semester to

make arrangements for bit and block teaching, and meets the principal(s).

• Visits the student teacher twice during the solo teaching period and spends adequate time observing the student teacher.

• Provides written observations including commendations and recommendations that are reveiwed with the ST and CT, and provides copies of documentation to Field Services, as well as the student.

• ST Manual and Field Experiences Manual need to be referenced during each US visit. Make sure necessary copies are readily available for the US or CT.

• ST- Keep a written journal during this time.

• Feedback is important!

Checklist for Student TeachersHints for CT Welcoming the STST AgreementCT Personal Data FormWeekly Meeting FormInformal Evaluation FormsCompensation AgreementMid-Term and Final Evaluation Forms