STUDENT TEACHING: Preparing for Your Success

SPRING 2016

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Office of Educational Services

WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS Welcome

Introduction & Roles Office of Educational Services Today’s Presenters

Roles & Responsibilities SOE Dean’s Office & Office of Educational Services Coordinators University Supervisors Cooperating Teachers

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

Your Cooperating teacher informs you that you MUST use the district curriculum as written but your supervisor wants to see more of your ideas

in your lesson plans

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

You are finding it difficult to keep up with the work load in student teaching. You are finding

that you are falling behind every day.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

It has been 2 weeks since you started student teaching and your supervisor has not yet

arranged for a site visit

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

Your cooperating teacher tells you that there are a number of areas in which you are not

performing successfully and she is concerned that you will not pass student teaching

SOE DEAN’S OFFICEand

OFFICE OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Coordinate, administer and review student teaching experiences. The Director of Educational Services & Interim Associate Dean of the School of Education provide primary support for addressing most administrative functions and a review of student teacher candidates continued progress.

DEPARTMENT COORDINATORS• Office of Educational Services – provides the primary

coordination of student teaching between academic departments, the University, school districts, & the student teacher.

Department Coordinator – makes final determinations regarding student evaluation and completion of academic requirements.

UNIVERSITY SUPERVISORS The university supervisor is responsible for the following:

Arranging to visit you for several observations during student teaching Working with your cooperating teacher to provide you with feedback,

complete your final evaluation, and assign a grade for student teaching

Guide and mentor you regarding the completion of responsibilities and assignments during student teaching

Your university supervisor is your first and best resource forsuccessful student teaching. Plan to communicate with your supervisor early & often during student teaching.

COOPERATING TEACHERS Your cooperating teacher has agreed to mentor you through student

teaching. Working with a student teacher is a significant additional responsibility. SCSU expects that when working with your cooperating teacher you will: Be respectful, courteous, and appreciative of their guidance and support

during student teaching. (Don’t forget to send a thank you note at the end of student teaching)

Address any concerns directly with your cooperating teacher or university supervisor with the goal of resolving and moving forward

Be helpful with all aspects of classroom management, additional responsibilities, and after school activities

Be supportive of your cooperating teacher’s decisions regarding responding to student concerns and behaviors

COOPERATING TEACHERS: PART 2 Cooperating teachers have/will receive an e-mail from the Office of

Educational Services with the following: Prior to the start of student teaching: Access to the online Student Teaching Handbook By the end of the first week of student teaching: A request to complete and return their stipend form and W9 if necessary Mid way through your student teaching session: Access to TK20 to complete your final evaluation

Please confirm with your cooperating teacher that they have received this information. If it is not received please notify the Office of Educational Services for assistance.

If your cooperating teacher assignment changes at any time please notify the Office of Educational Services immediately.

GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT& EVALUATION

The evaluation of student teacher candidates is an essential aspect of the student teaching experience. A review of the role of feedback, reflective practice, and the evaluation instruments used will assist in preparing you for your student teaching experience.

EXPECTATIONS

The student teaching experience has specific experiences, expectations, and processes. A review of the important aspects of student teaching is intended to assist you throughout your experience.

There are several significant areas in which you are encouraged to pay particular attention during your student teaching experience:

Personal dispositions & behaviors Self reflection and incorporating feedback Assuring for student learning Delivering well designed and executed lessons Assuring for quality classroom management

POLICIES, PROCEDURES & EXPECTATIONS

Attendance

Professional Attire

School Calendar

Social Media

Course Registration

Departure from Student Teaching

Critical Incidents

ATTENDANCEStudent teachers are expected to report to their

assignment each day that school is in session.

The Student teacher is responsible for notifying the Cooperating Teacher, School Administrative Office, and University Supervisor in the event of an absence due to Iillness.

Excessive absences may result in removal from or failure or incomplete status for the student teaching experience.

PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE Student teachers are expected to dress professionally as appropriate for their placement. Attire should be modest and reflective of a professional setting and appropriate for the activities occurring at that time. SCSU recommends:

Professional attire: skirt, dress pants, dress shirt, blouse, and sweaters Modesty: loose fitting, no cleavage, no exposed thigh or midriff Clothes in good condition: no holes, stains, wrinkles or sloppy attire Easy to care for and inexpensive fabrics such as cotton, jersey, & linen Comfortable, loose & easy to wear clothes Comfortable shoes with good arch support & padding Additional examples are available at:

http://www.ehow.com/video_4984428_teacher-dressing-tips.html http://www.ehow.com/video_12227469_proper-attire-teachers.html http://www.ehow.com/info_8149170_concepts-dress-students-secondary-schools.html http://www.ehow.com/how_4494683_dress-like-teacher.html

PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT Student teachers are expected to demonstrate good moral character and ethical

behavior and conduct themselves as professional educators. Student teachers are participating in a University sponsored activity and are subject to the Southern Connecticut State University Code of Conduct. Violation of the Code of Conduct may result in removal from the student teaching experience. These may include:

Engaging an inappropriate relationship with a student Possession of substances or materials that pose a threat to individuals on school property Involvement in threats, harassment, or unsupportive behaviors of students, faculty, or

staff members Behaviors not consistent with positive role modeling of youth

The complete University Code of Conduct is available at:http://www.southernct.edu.codeofconduct.

SCHOOL CALENDAR Student teachers are expected to follow the SCSU established start and end dates for the student teaching experience.

During each student teaching session the student is responsible for following the district and school calendar (not the SCSU academic calendar) regarding expectations for the daily arrival and departure times for teachers, meetings, conferences, and functions.

Student teachers are responsible for making themselves aware of these expectations within their school setting.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Student teachers are advised to be particularly cautious of allowing students access to their social media accounts during or after the student teaching experience.

Student teachers who have public access to their accounts are expected to assure that all information on the account is appropriate for underage minors. The student teachers social media postings, pictures, etc. must maintain the highest standards for positive role modeling behavior for youths.

Some districts have additional policies regarding social media. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with these policies.

COURSE REGISTRATION Student teacher candidates must be registered for student

teaching and seminar. Students failing to register or being dropped from registration will have their placements canceled. In most cases, the candidate will need to complete student teaching in a future semester.

Only the Dean of the School of Education can approve student teacher candidates to take an additional course during student teaching.

Candidate requesting to take an additional course must complete a Petition for Waiver of Requirements. Copies are available at the registration table.

CRITICAL INCIDENTSThese can be a variety of incidents, including:

A significant occurrence in your school setting (such as a student death, assault, etc. for which you need support)

A conflict between you and your supervisor or cooperating teacher A request to leave your placement An unexpected illness, injury, or personal matter that causes a

disruption in your placement An accusation, concern, or confrontation in your school setting Anything else that causes a disruption in your regular schedule Unexpected or extended school closure

PREMATURE DEPARTURE FROM STUDENT TEACHING

Students withdrawing from or being removed from student teaching are responsible for the following should they elect to complete student teaching in a future semester:

Candidates requesting to student teach will be reviewed prior to an application being accepted for a future semester. Candidates are not guaranteed that their request will be granted.

Candidates will be required to register and pay for student teaching in the future semester.

Candidates withdrawing from student teaching after the initiating of a placement will be reviewed prior to an application being accepted for a future semester.

DISTRICT POLICIES As you may be aware Connecticut has passed recent

legislation regarding restraint & seclusion for teachers. Please be sure to review your districts policies regarding this at the start of your student teaching placement.

If you are involved in any video or audio recording of students in your placement. Please be sure to consult with your cooperating teacher and principal regarding district policies and procedures. You may NOT under any circumstances, share, post, or distribute any school video for any reason.

FINAL THOUGHTS Weather Closings

Certification Officer Visits (Seminar)

Career Resources (SOE & Career Services)

Additional Support (Educational Services)

End of Student Teaching Celebration

Changes to your placement, supervision, etc.

Supervisor Meetings Update

IN CONCLUSION

Your success in student teaching will require:

Your persistence, resiliency, and dedication to your students

Your focused attention to your own learning and development

Your willingness to ask for help, seek support, and let us know if you are struggling – EARLY!