Dr. Ed Stewart

Dr. Judith Briggs

Dr. Colleen Brennan

Illinois State University

SUPERVISING STUDENT TEACHERS

Ed TPA On the Horizon

Roles & Relationships

Two Very Different Experiences

MicromanagingAbandonment

Controlling

CoachingConversationCollaboration

+ Coaching + Conversation + Collaboration-----------------------------= Symbiotic Relationship

The 3 Cs = Ideal

Lesson Planning = mapquesting

•Student teachers are novices•They need to think it through•Develop their good habits & second nature•Shake out the bugs•Expect to see plans 3-4 days in advance

of teaching

Modeling•One of the most helpful practices •Builds confidence•Alleviates performance anxiety

•Grade out loud•Uncovers the mysteries•Helps students understand rationales/thoughts behind decisions

CT Communication & Feedback

•“Good” feedback is:• Record of natural conversations•Documentation of students’ abilities to meet standards•Uses similar language as assessment rubric•Very helpful for completing assessments •Highly valuable for students’ development & teaching portfolio

What do you expect from a student teacher?

What do you struggle with or worry about most as a mentor or when thinking of becoming a mentor?

Dr. Ed Stewarteostewa@ilstu.edu

Dr. Judith Briggsjabrigg@ilstu.edu

Dr. Colleen Brennanckbrenn@ilstu.edu

THANK YOU!