The Role of the Longwood University Supervisor
For Teacher Candidates Abroad
The University Supervisor is to:
1.
Conduct meetings to properly orient the teacher candidate, as well as
meetings via email and/or telephone with the cooperating teacher, principal,
department head, etc.
2.
Explain to the teacher candidate the total spectrum of expectations during
student teaching.
3.
In lieu of observing in a classroom setting, the university supervisor will
obtain feedback from the cooperating teacher, principal and/or designee who
will be observing the teacher candidate.
4.
Evaluate the teacher candidate’s planning: review daily and long-range
plans; offer suggestions on content, techniques, materials, strategies, etc.
5.
Collect and analyze data on the strengths and areas for improvement of the
teacher candidate. Provide assistance in prescribing ways of efficiently using
this information to further professional growth.
6.
Seek to develop self-evaluation by the teacher candidate as a means of
professional growth.
7.
Be a liaison between the cooperating school and Longwood University.
8.
Evaluate the teacher candidate: consult with the cooperating teacher and
principal and/or designee to determine the final grade for the teacher
candidate. Submit final grade to the Office of Professional Services.
9.
Schedule a final conference with the teacher candidate to discuss the
strengths and areas for improvement, the student teaching experience, and the
final grade.
10. Provide recommendations for the teacher candidate.
Appendix B
Student Teaching Abroad
Longwood University Faculty Commitment to Supervise Form
I, __________________________, agree to supervise
(faculty supervisor’s name)
_________________________ during his/her student teaching
(student’s name)
abroad in _____________________________.
(country)
The student teaching placement abroad will begin on
_______________________ and end on _____________________.
(date)
(date)
Name of Supervisor ______________________________________
(please print)
Department_____________________________________________
Supervisor’s Telephone #_______________Alternative telephone #_____________
Supervisor’s Email _________________ Alternative Email____________________
Supervisor’s Signature___________________________ Date________________