Practicum II - Supervision 1. Practicum II Introductory Meeting: This is an introductory visit that should take place during the first two weeks of the term with the teacher candidate, Cooperating teacher, and university supervisor. The purpose of this visit is to get acquainted, ensure that NLU expectations are understood by all, and for questions to be answered. At this time, the supervisor, teacher candidate, and cooperating teacher should arrange the first date for a formal observation visit. 2. Two Formal Observations: These observations each include a brief pre-observation conference, a 30–60-minute observation of the teacher candidate teaching a lesson, and a post-observation conference with the teacher candidate and the cooperating teacher. These conferences can be done separately if the classroom schedule prevents both the teacher candidate and the cooperating teacher from participating at the same time. It is suggested that the first observation is completed no later than Week 5 and the second observation is completed no later than Week 8. 3. One Video Coaching: Practicum II candidates are to upload one lesson on a Core Teaching Practice to be reviewed by the University Supervisor using a designated Feature Guide to provide targeted feedback. The teacher candidate will complete self-reflection prior to the supervisor providing detailed feedback using video coaching software. 4. Evaluation Conference: In a linked Practicum II/Student Teaching experience, an evaluation conference should take place at the end of Practicum II. The purpose of this conference is to discuss the Practicum II experience, the Competency Appraisals, to explain the transition from Practicum II to Student Teaching, and to ensure that the NLU expectations of the Student Teaching experience are understood by all. At this time, supervisors, teacher candidates, and the cooperating teacher should arrange the first date for a formal observation visit for student teaching. Student Teaching Orientation in Practicum II The purpose of the Student Teaching Orientation is to present a general understanding of the requirements of Student Teaching as well as to present ideas as to how to begin the experience. This session takes place during one of the Practicum II seminars. Students who are not taking Practicum II immediately prior to the Student Teaching term need to contact their previous Practicum II instructor or the leader of seminar for which they registered for current Student Teaching information. Please note: Practicum students may not serve as a substitute teacher when engaging in the required 50 hours of the ELE510 course. If the cooperating teacher is absent, the school must arrange for a qualified substitute teacher to be in the classroom at all times. Candidates are required to notify the seminar leader if a qualified substitute teacher is not in the classroom.
ELE MAT P2/ST Handbook 2025-2026
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