MGE 505 – Supervision 1. MGE 505 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 to participate at the same time. It is suggested that these observations occur during week 4 or 5 and week 7 or 8. See Appendix 1 for Observation Form. 3. Evaluation Conference: In a linked Practicum/Student Teaching experience, an evaluation conference should take place at the end of MGE 505. The purpose of this conference is to discuss the MGE 505 experience, the Competency Appraisals, to explain the transition from MGE 505 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 MGE 505 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 MGE 505 seminars. NOTE: Substitute teaching will be limited to no more than 5 days in the student teaching placement classroom while the cooperating teacher is absent. Consent must be given by the program chair in consultation with the teacher candidate. Student teachers may not move or be hired in another classroom or building.
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