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I just got my assignment for 6th grade social studies this fall and am super excited.

However, I am totally clueless as to what to expect. If anyone can describe how their student teaching experiences were that would be great!

For example: how often did you teach in the beginning, middle, end; were you more like a TA or did you do the bulk of the teaching. Did you plan units/lessons or execute the teacher's? Did your ST course direct most of what you did each day or were you given a lot of independence.

Also, if anyone has any tips on working with the mentor teache that would be great too!
Amanda I just finished my student teaching in a DODEA school. I went in a few weeks prior to my start date to just volunteer and get a feel for the students and the classroom. In the beginning I had one subject and then I slowly took over all the subjects. My mentor teacher was very helpful, just make sure that you also attend as many meetings and things ...See More
Jul 4, 2012
Leah In answer to your questions, it truly depends on your supervising teacher. Often what they require varies considerably. Advice: •Try to get an handbook of the school rules before school starts. •Ask other students who have ST in this school about their experience. •Read the state requirements for 6th grade social studies. •Be prepared to te...See More
Jul 11, 2012
sue my school has the schedule for my teaching planned out. I help/watch the first week then start taking over class periods. About one per week.

Getting along with your mentor can be tough if you get a bad one. I had good ones. I did not finish my student teaching due to a problem that came up so I need to redo it. I have not gotten my new a...See More
Aug 18, 2012


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