the grade level or middle level content area being taught and have a minimum of three years of experience prior to working with a practicum candidate or a student teacher. We ask that mentor teachers become familiar with the Practicum/Student Teaching requirements as described in this handbook and assume the following responsibilities. 1. Provide oral and written feedback to the candidate on planning a. Articulate the school’s program goals and assist the candidate in creating appropriate learning experiences. b. Review and approve, by initialing, all lesson plans in advance of instruction. We recommend that this be done with enough time for the candidate to make suggested changes. c. Progress from team planning to monitoring the candidate’s individual planning. d. Invite the candidate to participate in department planning sessions, faculty meetings and professional conferences. 2. Provide oral and written feedback to the candidate on instruction a. Observe delivery of instruction on a daily basis. Give specific feedback on strengths and areas for growth in post-observation conferences and written commentaries. Discuss alternative strategies and techniques that have been successful as well as those that have not. b. Demonstrate effective teaching and assist the candidate in analyzing its effect on student learning. c. Encourage the candidate to develop a personal teaching style and to discuss self- evaluations and reflections. 3. Maintain regular contact with the university supervisor a. Attend the three-way post-observation conferences with the candidate and the university supervisor whenever possible. b. Discuss candidate development with the university supervisor on a regular basis. 4. Evaluate the teacher candidate a. Complete the online midterm and final Competency Appraisals with comments in advance of evaluation conferences. Note any concerns or goals on the midterm, if appropriate. b. Discuss insights regarding the candidate’s abilities and professional competencies in the classroom with the candidate and the university supervisor.
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