3. Provide support for the candidate during his/her teaching of the PTA learning segment. a. Review the information for teachers who support teacher candidates which is given to each candidate for use by the cooperating teacher. b. Request additional information, if needed, from the supervisor. c. Assist candidates in gathering information needed to complete the Context for Learning section of the PTA. 4. 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. 5. 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. 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. a. Help your candidate integrate theory and practice and develop self-analytical skills to become a critically reflective practitioner. b. Explain specific journaling schedule 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. Assist appropriately with the PTA c. Maintain records of compliance with all NCE/NLU requirements for Student Teaching.
3. Serve as liaison between NCE/NLU and the local school.
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