5. Final Evaluation conference: This is also held at the school. The same procedures as midterm conference are followed – three-way conference, Competency Appraisals completed in advance, with discussion of success and development during the experience. The supervisor will ask the cooperating teacher for input on a placement grade for Student Teaching. 6. Exit Interview: This is held via Zoom with the student teacher and the seminar leader. The goal is to discuss the Student Teaching experience, including the Competency Appraisals and university requirements. The seminar leader determines the grade for Student Teaching considering the requirements listed in the syllabus. Student Teaching Stages Please understand that student teachers will not be doing everything that the cooperating teacher does right at the start; rather, they will be taking on teaching responsibilities gradually. The following is a sample ‘take over’ plan to consider: Week 1: This is the ‘Getting to Know Everything’ phase. Because most student teachers have been in the classroom a minimum of 50 hours during MGE 505, they already know something about the young adolescents, the cooperating teacher and other faculty and administration, the daily schedule, classroom curriculum, school and district standards. This is a continuation of their learning during MGE 505. It is very different being in the classroom every day all day. This first week should be spent observing variations in the week-long experience while continuing to interact 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. Just as in practicum, 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 and seminar leader 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. Weeks 2 - 4 : This is the ‘ Gaining Confidence’ phase. The student teacher begins taking responsibility for teaching in one class period and adding a new class period every week as well as other teacher responsibilities (e.g., escorting the students, planning and making bulletin boards, checking homework). Weeks 4 – 9: This is the ‘ Fine Tuning’ phase. The student teacher continues to assume more responsibilities until taking over all of the classroom teaching. Sometime during weeks 5-9, student teachers must assume full responsibility for everything that happens in the classroom – planning, assessment, instruction, management, everything. Student teachers are required to have full responsibility for a minimum of 10 consecutive days. We strongly encourage student teachers to do more if possible. Week 10+: This is the ‘ Transferring Back’ stage. The student teacher gradually returns responsibilities for teaching back to the cooperating teacher, following a reverse process.
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