• Put the candidate’s name on the classroom door. • Assign adequate, personal workspace for the candidate’s use. • Introduce the candidate to the parents and families through a newsletter. • Introduce the candidate to school/district staff and the student teacher as a co- teacher. • Give the candidate a tour of the school building. • Explain school and classroom organization and their underlying philosophies. • Provide a copy of the class schedule, school calendar and work time expectations. • Acquaint the candidate with daily routines and procedures. • Involve the candidate with the students right away. • Exchange phone numbers, email addresses. • Set up daily/weekly conference times. • Establish a takeover schedule. • Share specifics about management expectations. • Aid the candidate in utilizing strategies for understanding the learning styles, needs of the students and appropriate planned supports. • Discuss student IEPs. • Promote reflection on the multiple and complex decision-making activities. • Encourage the candidate’s development of self-evaluation and reflection skills. The following is a sample ‘take over’ plan to consider: Week 1: This is the ‘Getting to Know Everything’ phase. It is very different being in the classroom every day all day. This first week should be spent observing variations in the weeklong experience while interacting with the students in the classroom in positive and responsive ways. This is a time to ask lots of questions to ensure a successful Student Teaching experience. Feel free to ‘jump in’ or ask to do anything that seems appropriate. It is always recommended to first check with the cooperating teacher. This is the time to work out a takeover schedule with the cooperating teacher. The supervisor should have a copy as soon as possible. A takeover schedule identifies the content areas or class periods being assigned as the responsibility of the student teacher. This schedule should increase the student teacher’s involvement over the quarter as responsibilities for instruction are assumed. This is the time to begin the PTA assignment: • Consult with your cooperating teacher regarding the best class and time to develop and teach the 3-5 consecutive lessons. • Candidates are encouraged to organize a personal calendar to prepare for a successful submission during Student Teaching. • Identify and select a focus learner from the students you teach and get appropriate permissions. • Complete the Context for Learning template. Weeks 2 - 4 : This is the ‘ Gaining Confidence’ phase. The student teacher begins taking responsibility for teaching in one class and adding a new class every week as well as other teacher responsibilities. PTA:
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