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Cooperating Teacher
Student Teacher
Supervisor
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Expectations
What is expected of me, and what are things that
I should expect of my student teacher and their
supervisor?
Teamwork
Attendance
Lesson
Plans
Cooperating Teacher’s
Supervisor’s
Role
Role
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Student
Teacher
College
Supervisor
Cooperating
Teacher
“Learning and teaching should not stand on opposite banks and just
watch the river flow by; instead, they should embark together on a
journey down the water…”
Malaguzzi, Loris, quoted in The Hundred Languages of Children
+ Attendance
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Attendance:
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Your student teacher must follow the school calendar, including makeup days scheduled due to weather.
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Absences are only acceptable in extreme circumstances (death in
immediate family, illness)
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Approval for pre-planned absences must be obtained from both the
cooperating teacher and the college supervisor.
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Lesson plans must be submitted during an absence
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Multiple absences, frequently arriving late or leaving early are not
permitted. Please talk with the student teacher and report these
issues to the college supervisor immediately.
+ Student Teacher
Student teaching is the student teacher’s first
priority and a full time job.
He/She is expected to:
• Work the same hours as their cooperating teacher
• Attend professional meetings, including faculty
meetings, parent conferences, and in-service
workshops
• Take part in extra curricular activities
“One must be a student before one can be a teacher.” –Chinese Proverb
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Lesson Plans
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Student teachers are expected to write daily lesson plans
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The format should be what works best for you and your
student teacher
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Lesson plans need to include the following
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Standards
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Objectives
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Materials
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Procedure
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Assessment
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Post-Teaching Reflection
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Cooperating Teacher
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Mentor, Model, Support
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Observe – Realize that student teachers will make mistakes. Look
for the positive and be specific.
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Share, assist with and review lesson plans
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Communicate – Provide feedback and suggestions
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Gradual Release of Responsibility – Be willing to leave the
classroom
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Meet and review progress using the assessment form as a guide
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Complete final assessment form
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Cooperating Teacher
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Consider Team Teaching at first
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Behavior management is often a concern for student
teachers. Share ideas for behavior management, but let your
student teacher decide how they will handle discipline
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With your guidance allow your student teacher to try new
ideas, then ask them to reflect on how this worked.
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Observe thoughtfully
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COMMUNICATE
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Gradual Release of Responsibility
Week 1
• Observe cooperating teacher
• Become familiar with daily routines, discipline plans,
expectations
• Learn student names and seating chart
• Become familiar with texts, and other curriculum
materials
• Review and become familiar with district, school and
classroom policies
• Become familiar with the office area, librarian, special
teachers, custodial
staff, lunchroom staff and playground areas
• Look for opportunities to interact with students: Greet
students, facilitate
practice sessions, tutor small groups or individuals, assist
with lessons
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Gradual Release of Responsibility
Week 2-3 • Plan lessons for one new subject each week
• Begin team teaching, and serve as team teacher for all
lessons by the end of 3
weeks.
• Assume clerical responsibilities for the classroom
• Plan unit outline
Week 4
• Plan lessons for at least 3 subjects
• Finalize plans for new unit
• Begin fulltime teaching
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Gradual Release of Responsibility
Week 5-6 • Full time planning
• Full time teaching
• Prepare, develop and administer assessment instruments
Week 7
• Begin phasing out of teaching
• Complete necessary student assessments
• Observe other building teachers
• Complete all portfolio artifact preparations from
experience
Weeks 1- • Attend all faculty meetings & professional development
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workshops
• Be a part of meetings with parents and other staff
members
+ 4-Week Gradual Release of Responsibility
For student who may be doing a shorter 4-week experience the
following timeline is a suggestion
Week 1
This will be the same as the full 14-week placement
Week 2
• Plan lessons for one new group/ subject each day
• Teach or serve as team teacher for all lessons by the end
of this week.
• Assume clerical responsibilities for the classroom
Weeks 3
• Full time planning
• Full time teaching
• Prepare, develop and administer assessment instruments
Week 4
• Begin phasing out of teaching
• Complete necessary student assessments
• Observe other building teachers
• Complete all portfolio artifact preparations from
experience
+ College Supervisor
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Expect the supervisor to visit every 5 to 10 days
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Can help you plan for the gradual release of responsibility to the
student teacher
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Your primary contact with the Luther College education program
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Meet with cooperating teacher and student to review midterm
progress and before completing final evaluation
Any concerns should first be addressed with the Luther College
supervisor.
+ Comments From A Student Teacher
I have just finished my first placement and also had a positive
experience. My Cooperating Teacher included me in all activities,
asked my opinion, and made me feel as though I was part of the
group no matter where I was in the school (in the classroom,
teacher's lunch room, etc). Onthe first day he told the students that
“now there are 2 teachers in the classroom”, so that when I am
speaking, they would behave well and have to listen to me. He
really made me feel comfortable and important.
He also gave me very positive and useful feedback when I taught in
front of the class. He would ask me beforehand what I wanted him
to watch for. I learned so very much from him. He gave so much of
himself. I always felt comfortable asking him questions and he
always had time for me.
-Eileen
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Welcome Your Student Teacher
Welcome your student teacher as a fellow teacher.
Expect your student teacher to be nervous. Ask questions rather than
making suggestions.
Locate an area in your classroom where they can work. Provide a desk if
possible
Communicate daily. A journal might be a useful means of
communication.
Orient your student teacher to the building as well as to your school
staff.
Make your student teacher feel at home in your classroom. Introduce
him/her in your school newsletter.
Enjoy the experience, but set professional standards. Expect your
student teacher to dress professionally and act as a professional
toward the students.
+ Resources
Luther College Education Website:
http://www.luther.edu/education/coopteach/
Here you will find:
Luther Student Teaching Handbook
Links to complete the final on-line evaluations
All required documents such as the W9 form
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Stipend
All Cooperating Teachers receive a stipend for hosting a Luther Student
Teacher in their classroom.
To process your stipend payment, Renee Gunderson needs to collect a
W9 form from you. A blank W9 form is available for download on the
Luther Education website (http://www.luther.edu/education/coopteach/)
Renee will also wait to process your payment until she receives a narrative
from you concerning your student teacher.
These two documents can be faxed, emailed or mailed to:
Renee Gunderson
Luther College Education Dept.
700 College Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
gunderre@luther.edu
Phone: 563-387-1140
Fax: 563-387-1107
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THANK YOU!