Module #4 REFRESHER Documentation
Name: ______________________________________________________
Date: _________________________
PI34 *PI34 Synopsis Powerpoint: http://tepdl.dpi.wi.gov/resources/pi-34-wisconsin-qualityeducator-initiative
COMPLETE ALL THREE PI 34 COLUMNS BELOW:
Before viewing the PowerPoint, list
what you think you KNOW about
PI 34 in terms of its development,
purpose, and components.
After viewing the PowerPoint and
looking at the Information and
Links, list what you LEARNED
about PI 34 in terms of its
development, purpose, and
components.
After viewing the PowerPoint, and
looking at the Information and
Links, list what questions you still
HAVE about PI 34 in terms of its
development, purpose, and
components.
STANDARDS: What have you done/will you do to be comfortable with your understanding of the 10 InTASC
or WI Educator Standards and what they look like in terms of a teacher candidate’s performance in the
classroom? How have you addressed/will you address the standards with your teacher candidate?
UW OSHKOSH
COMPLETE EACH SECTION BELOW
edTPA / Portfolio
What is your understanding of the purpose, features,
preparation and/or use of the edTPA and how it
relates to the UW Oshkosh teacher candidates’
Transition to Teaching Portfolio.
prePDP
What is your understanding of the purpose
for/preparation of UW Oshkosh’s prePDP and your
role in your student teacher’s prePDP process?
If you will be working with student teachers from institutions other than UW Oshkosh:
Instead of answering the prePDP question, tell me about your understanding of the other institution’s
requirements for their student teachers. How do these affect your role as a cooperating teacher?
Related information on each of the topics above can be found at: Required Readings
THE JOB OF SUPERVISING
Step One:
COMPLETE EACH SECTION BELOW REFERENCING YOUR PAST OR CURRENT EXPERIENCES
PREPARATION: How did/will you go about preparing yourself, your classroom, your students and your
colleagues for the presence of your teacher candidate?
DEVELOPING A RELATIONSHIP: What steps have you taken/will you take in order to develop and maintain
a positive relationship with your teacher candidate?
OBSERVATION AND COMMUNICATION: What have you done/will you do in terms of observing your teacher
candidate in the classroom? What methods, strategies and/or approaches have you used/will you use to
communicate the knowledge, disposition and/or performance you observed?
SUCCESSES AND STRUGGLES: What methods, strategies and/or approaches have you used/will you use to
provide opportunities for your teacher candidate’s professional growth, whether they are to challenge him/her
to move beyond established skills or mentor him/her through challenges in the classroom?
Step Two:
Read at least 8 of the Required Readings
Step Three:
Review your The Job of Supervising chart above. Based on your initial responses and the
information found in the readings, complete the following chart by listing:
5 new things that you will make sure to do in your role as cooperating teacher.
3 things that you may struggle with or question in your role as cooperating teacher.
1 area that you want to investigate further
REASONS FOR BECOMING A COOPERATING TEACHER
Read through the following statements, choosing which one best fits your personal reasons for becoming a
Cooperating Teacher. Explain your answer below.
Opportunity for professional development/growth; Provide a sense of personal/professional satisfaction; Get
new ideas/materials/strategies; Provide freshness to the classroom; A new perspective for you about your
students/classroom/content; An extra pair of hands; A chance for some individualized/small group
instruction; Provides another adult for students to develop a meaningful relationship with; A chance for you
to self-reflect on your objectives, teaching methods, relationships…; Other (personal reason)
Submit this Documentation and the required Commitment Form to Penny Buckley at
supervision@uwosh.edu
If you are interested in earning the graduate credit, you may complete the Workshop
Assignments.