For the University Supervisor The university supervisor is the most direct link between the student teacher, the school and the university. The role of the university supervisor in the candidate’s development carries three major responsibilities. 1. Encourage and facilitate the professional growth of the candidate across the linked experiences. a. Help your candidate integrate theory and practice and develop self-analytical skills to become a critically reflective practitioner. b. Explain specific journaling schedules and formats and university requirements for lesson planning. Outline the takeover schedule. c. Observe and conference with your candidate and the Cooperating teacher in order to assist in the analysis of the teaching/learning process. 2. Evaluate the candidate’s performance. a. Evaluate the candidate holistically in consultation with the candidate, the cooperating teacher and others, when necessary, to determine the level of competence in the classroom. This needs to be communicated to the seminar leader throughout the experience. b. Maintain records of compliance with all NCE/NLU requirements for Practicum II and Student Teaching. c. Use the discussion questions for your post-observation conferences. d. Recommend a grade for Student Teaching to the seminar leader at the end of the exit interview.
3. Serve as liaison between NCE/NLU and the local school
a. Work collaboratively with the candidate, the cooperating teacher and school administrators. b. Interpret the Practicum II/Student Teaching program and policies and serve as a resource person for all school personnel. c. Work closely with the seminar leader to support candidates d. Work collaboratively with the seminar leader to support the success of the experience for the candidate
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