TEACHER CANDIDATE ACTIVITIES
The purpose of the field placement is to gain practical experience in the many aspects of the responsibilities delegated to teachers at the
elementary and middle school levels. Teacher candidates should try to engage in as many varied experiences as possible. Below is a list of suggested
activities that you may use as a guideline. As you participate in any of these activities, write the date on the appropriate line. For activities in which you
participate on a daily basis, such as “Use a copier”, write the date you began that activity.
1.
2.
Assist in computer activities
Assist on a field trip
Assist student’s independent work
17.
Work with students individually
18.
Adapt work for a student with special needs
19.
Attend a home/school meeting
Attend a parent/teacher conference
Attend an in-service
Attend faculty meeting
Attend an IST or IEP meeting
20.
Discuss behavioral patterns or obstacles to learning
for students
Meet/speak with the principal
21.
Meet/speak with the guidance counselor
3.
Construct a bulletin board
22.
Incorporate technology into a lesson, e.g., Power
Point, overhead projector, video
4.
Discuss the co-op’s discipline plan
23.
Examine standards for a variety of subject areas
5.
Lead opening/closing exercises
24.
Write standards on lesson plans
6.
Take the lunch count
25.
Plan, teach, and evaluate lessons in a variety of
subject areas
7.
Use the copier
26.
Observe an art class
8.
Supervise at recess time
27.
Observe a computer class
9.
Read a story
28.
Observe a library class
10.
Team teach
29.
Observe a learning support class/resource room
11.
Work with teacher aides
30.
Observe a music class
12.
Check homework
31.
Observe a physical education class
13.
Grade tests
32.
Observe an adapted physical education class/or
individual students in an adapted class
33.
Observe a remedial reading or instructional support
class
34.
Other: (please specify)
14.
Discuss grading system
15.
Administer a test
16.
Guide students on individual/collaborative projects
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Revised 09/02
Date: