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cooperating teacher bahavior

by leeann

Jul 24, 2010

At the end of my first sememster, my cooperating gave me a heartfelt end of the semester gift and the students did as well....she thanked me for my work with her and our time togather....However during phase 2...my ct did not...she did not even acknowledge me and ignored my presence on that last day.....Is this normal?

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Theresa I think it is rude for her to not have given you a gift and a hug goodbye. But, some people are self absorbed and have no class. I wouldn't worry about it. It says more about her than you. At least, you had the nice teacher for the first semester.

On 7/24/10, leeann wrote: > At the end of my first sememster, my cooperating gave me a >...See More

Aug 4, 2010

It is incredibly uncouth.. .. to expect a gift whatever the circumstances: birthdays, Christmas, student teaching. Gifts are a bonus, not something that should be demanded.

Aug 14, 2010

I'm thinking of taking a student teacher

by country hicks

Jul 28, 2010

this year. I've been teaching ten years now and this will be the first time I've taken on a student teacher. I'd like to make this experience as positive as possible. Besides teaching classroom management skills, unit planning, daily lesson planning, what else should I planon doing? I teach grade two.

Thanks!

country hicks.

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Kay Your list is good. I would prob. add communicating with parents & using test results to guide curriculum. I have had several student teachers over the years; each is different. But I love helping them get off to a good start. All student teachers - no matter when they are assigned-- must help us open school. (I have 2 coming this year.) That is...See More

Aug 1, 2010

Dont do it On 7/28/10, country hicks wrote: > this year. I've been teaching ten years now and this will > be the first time I've taken on a student teacher. I'd > like to make this experience as positive as possible. > Besides teaching classroom management skills, unit > planning, daily lesson planning, what else should I planon > doing? I t...See More

Aug 18, 2010

If you need music activity resources for your classroom

by Dan Leopold

Aug 18, 2010

Come and check out my store of downloads for cheap prices. One of the items is even FREE. I am constantly adding new worksheets, units, bulletin board ideas, graphic organizers, and other things so come and check it out and tell me what you think!

Thanks

Dan Leopold

advice/tips for student teaching?

by BAJ

Aug 19, 2010

Good afternoon!

I begin student teaching on August 23rd and I am extremely nervous. I've read my school's handbook in and out, and I have read the supervising teacher's handbook as well. I have already noticed one or two problems. For instance, my assigned teacher was supposed to contact me, but she never did.

However, I did conta...See More

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katie p. You learn really quickly that you really never learned anything until student teaching! Every profession should have something of the sort. It's AWESOME that you got to see the first day of school! I just had my first first day and was very nervous because I didn't know how things were supposed to go! I started teaching last January so coming in in...See More

Sep 5, 2010

Sara Teaching is something that's learned on the job - many jobs are and teaching is one more. Everyone can be nervous with transitions and teaching is not a job that one can hide behind a desk while doing.

What's your fear? Now you're on the job - your co-op teacher may be great or may be lousy but your presence is something she/he has allowe...See MoreTeaching is something that's learned on the job - many jobs are and teaching is one more. Everyone can be nervous with transitions and teaching is not a job that one can hide behind a desk while doing.

What's your fear? Now you're on the job - your co-op teacher may be great or may be lousy but your presence is something she/he has allowed. Is this their first time as a coop teacher? No matter - this is something they've allowed -some teachers Never take on a student teacher and your coop teacher has.

She/he should let you know what to do and what not to do - it's different from coop to coop. As a student teacher - and I was in my 30s when I did my student teaching - I kept a quiet profile, always smiling and never intruding. I did what I was asked to and and with a smile. I learned 'the lay of the land' and watched other teachers - I tried not to overstep my bounds but found at that school, they appreciated student teachers with initiative. So long as I was smiling.

In fact, they hired me after I finished student teaching. Here's what I'd say - there are many 'divas' in teaching. People can go into teaching because they like control, they like order, they like being in charge of the small kingdom that a classroom can be. Teachers can have interesting issues and there can be a lot of drama between classroom teachers.

A drama free student teacher can be a blessing - coming on board to help can be very well-received. Your desire to not cause trouble or distract your co-op teacher will put you in good stead.

I don't think you have anything to be nervous about but it's natural to be nervous when stepping into the classroom. Good luck! > @Zach: I guess what I meant was I didn't want my supervising > teacher to have to worry about my needs on the first day of school. > First days are pretty hectic and stressful for teachers and > students. I usually jump right in and help out when I can--talk to > students, go around the room to check on work, collect papers, and > so forth. My first practicum teacher praised me for doing > those "simple things" as she called it. > > And you know, you are right. I am sort of confident when it comes > to teaching and I know a little bit about behavior management but > what worries me is all that behind the scenes stuff. As in, how do > you really plan all those long term units, build a successful > teaching calender, and do all those other little things? These are > things my education in college really hasn't touched on. Sure, I > can write a lesson and deliver it and then assess learning (still > growing in those areas, no doubt), but what about everything else? > > @Judy: I am really glad to be starting on a first day so I can see > what it is like from the "other side of the aisle." I've had plenty > of first days as a student, now I get to see one as a teacher. > (Weeeell, teacher in training, but you get the point.) > > I like your notebook idea and I think I may try to implement > something similiar with my teacher. Thank you so much! > > Thanks you two for your comments. They were very insightful.

Sep 8, 2010

My store at Teachers pay Teachers

by Dan Leopold

Aug 26, 2010

Useful store for student teachers, elementary school music teachers and classroom teachers - as well as middle school teachers. Especially important for classroom teachers to have a variety of materials in a time when arts are getting cut for more reading and math. Go to the store today and DOWNLOAD THE FREE ITEM - Music Jingle Rubric. Teach your s...See More

Prepared for Student Teaching/ Advice?

by Mindy Rose

Sep 2, 2010

I am a junior at the College of St. Rose studying Special Ed/ Reg. Ed. Even though I am a couple semesters away from student teaching, I am nervous that I will not be prepared for teaching. Did you feel prepared when you began student teaching? Were you prepared when you began teaching? What techniques did you use in the classroom to gain classroom...See More

Denise Hi,

I completed student teaching a little over a year ago, and no matter what you think, it is probably impossible to be truly prepared (kind of like parenthood!). Kids are different everywhere, and what works great in one situation may not succeed in another, flexibility is your friend.

Try to get plenty of sleep and take your vi...See More

Sep 2, 2010

BAJ Hey Mindy,

I felt prepared and then at the same time, not prepared at all. I have had three field experiences before this one, plus ten years teaching Sunday school, so I sort of understand how to manage children.

It's all the little things that I was unprepared for. The computer programs that the kids use...well, I am unfamiliar ...See MoreHey Mindy,

I felt prepared and then at the same time, not prepared at all. I have had three field experiences before this one, plus ten years teaching Sunday school, so I sort of understand how to manage children.

It's all the little things that I was unprepared for. The computer programs that the kids use...well, I am unfamiliar with them. The teacher asked me to do a few things that I had to ask HOW to do it because no matter how much you study, those college courses really don't teach you a whole lot!

I am preparing to take over some of the classroom next week. Basically, I have observed, given tests, and assisted in the classroom for the first two weeks. This has helped me get adjusted to the school and to get to know the children.

My teaching techniques change with the subject. Math is more direct instruction with hands on manipulatives for the kids. Reading is broken up into whole group instruction, small group instruction, and independent centers for the kids. The other subjects don't get as much focus but usually it's direct instruction for things like social studies, a mix of direction instruction/guided inquiry for science and DI for writing/language arts.

My schedule of subjects is, of course, my teacher's. She has an established routine that she wants me to follow and of course, ALWAYS do what your supervising teacher wants you to do. It's her (or his!) classroom and you are a guest. I have taken her plans (which are mostly outlines of what kind of subjects and units she'll be teaching) and supplementing with my own thoughts and ideas. At my school, the grade level follows the same schedules so I don't have much freedom with long term planning since it is already (mostly) completed.

I think with two weeks of student teaching under my belt my best is advice is to be honest with your supervising teacher. They won't expect you to be an expert at anything and will be willing to teach you. Jump in and help even with other classes. Don't hesitate to help a child when they raise their hand and ask, in those first few days, about getting extra work or doing things for the teacher. She'll appreciate that.

Good luck.

On 9/02/10, Mindy Rose wrote: > I am a junior at the College of St. Rose studying Special > Ed/ Reg. Ed. Even though I am a couple semesters away from > student teaching, I am nervous that I will not be prepared > for teaching. Did you feel prepared when you began student > teaching? Were you prepared when you began teaching? What > techniques did you use in the classroom to gain classroom > management? What techniques did you use to teach... > Technology, group activities, etc. I feel like I won't be > able to teach effectively using many different teaching > methods to keep the children interested.

Sep 4, 2010

Intro/starting Tuesday

by Sublady

Sep 5, 2010

Good morning all! I've been hanging out at the substitute teachers board for the last couple of years. I've subbed for 3 years. I am in alternative cert. program and I just have my student teaching and my final teacher cert. test to become certified. My student teaching starts on Tuesday. I'll be in the same classroom for 12 weeks. I've visited the...See More

One week in and im overwhelmed!!

by Lisa

Sep 11, 2010

Hello everyone,

I am entering my second week of student teaching and i am really considering giving up! i knew that this experience would be hard, but i dont think i understood how difficult teaching would be. I have been preparing to student teach for two years but had not had any actual experience in the classroom until now. I am curren...See More

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Science Teacher Holy Moly, Lisa, no wonder you are so stressed out. Your cooperating teacher is insane. Of course you need a chance to sit back and watch how a classroom operates. The kids can get to know you later, it's really no biggie if you've been around since day one, they will accept your authority

But, you are where you are so no sense thinking ab...See More

Sep 12, 2010

MM It's too, too early to feel this way and it is not new. I had to teach a subject I had never studied my first time out because it was under the umbrella of subjects in our area. You'll do it. Remember it the first time out, you'll learn so much from even the most stressful experiences and it will make a difference to you down the road in other prac...See More

Sep 25, 2010

Student Teaching Reflections

by Laura Johnston

Sep 12, 2010

I am beginning my student teaching, and my professors are requiring us to write daily reflections about our experiences teaching. I have been writing daily reflections for my clinicals for years, but I've never really found them that useful. How important are these daily reflections in the long run? Will they be useful to me when I'm actually teach...See More

katie p. I had to write them as well when I student taught. Now, that I have had my own classroom for almost a yesr I can honestly say I haven't written one since then. I am going to have to again because in KY there is a new teacher internship that requires you to, but once again that's because I am required to. Now, this doesn't mean that I don't reflect ...See More

Sep 26, 2010

Student Teaching Reflections

by Laura Johnston

Sep 12, 2010

I am beginning my student teaching, and my professors are requiring us to write daily reflections about our experiences teaching. I have been writing daily reflections for my clinicals for years, but I've never really found them that useful. How important are these daily reflections in the long run? Will they be useful to me when I'm actually teach...See More

T.Davies Hi Laura, If you are required, then obviously you will have to write reflections. Personally, writing a teaching journal became a waste of my precious time very quickly. I have been teaching now for 16 years and I do not use any sort of reflection journal, nor have I in the past 15 years! What I have found helpful is to write post-it notes to mysel...See More

Sep 12, 2010

Zodea Oh how I remember those days.

The only time I have written reflections is when they have been required! I needed a portfolio to get my teaching license then I needed another portfolio to move from a temporary to a professional license.

I agree that they are not that useful. I do not write any sort of reflections down. If were to...See MoreOh how I remember those days.

The only time I have written reflections is when they have been required! I needed a portfolio to get my teaching license then I needed another portfolio to move from a temporary to a professional license.

I agree that they are not that useful. I do not write any sort of reflections down. If were to write things they would be along the lines of Problem #4 was worded poorly and only 3 out of 24 students could answer problem #12.

What I try to do now is change those assignments immediately so that hopefully next year doesn't have the same problem. If I need to add something to my PowerPoint notes I do that right away instead of forgetting about it (again) next year. I might add a sticky note to make sure I have taught concepts X, Y and Z before giving out that particular assignment.

So you just have to do it. Say what went well, what areas you were comfortable with, what areas you would like to see changed. Were the students engaged, asking questions, and enjoying themselves? or were they bored, glum and frustrated?

I would look at this sort of an assignment the same way I looked at writing letters to my son when he went off to boot camp. I just wrote anything and everything that popped into my head because after the first two days I didn't have anything more to say! But he wanted LOTS and LOTS of letters so I got very good at just writing things off the top of my head. He probably knew more about my life those 2 months then he did while he was living at home!

Now ultimately you may need to prepare an actual portfolio. I'm not sure how the different states work. You may need to include things like "this lesson was used to demonstrate how I used multiple learning strategies by offering the students a choice on how they would share the results of their research with their classmates" in your reflections/portfolio.

Good luck!

Just like writing detailed lesson plans quickly falls by the way side, so does writing out your reflections. It's just a hoop we need to jump through.

Zodea

Sep 12, 2010

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