UNC Charlotte
Methods Semester Clinical
Experiences
Second Semester Methods Courses
• READ 3226: Teaching Reading to Intermediate grade Learners
• ELED 3223: Teaching Social Studies to Elementary Grade
Learners
• ELED 3221: Teaching Science to Elementary Grade Learners
• ELED 3226: Teaching Language Arts to Elementary Grade
Learners
• MAED 3224: Teaching Mathematics to Intermediate Grade
Learners
You must be in at least 3 (including Lang. Arts) to participate!
Clinical Experience Improvements &
Reasons to Celebrate!!
• 2 week intensive clinical
experience (40 hrs. minimum)
– Weeks of Oct. 20th & 27th
– Flexible time two weeks before
and after
– 5 hrs. prior to two weeks
• Released from classes
• Co-op teacher that is
informed
• UNC Charlotte faculty on site
• Integrated assignments
Handbook
• Provides expectations, procedures,
assignments, attendance log, evaluation form,
etc.
• READ, READ!
Suggested timeline
Timeline
Activities
Initial Meeting with • Classroom Introduction
• Share Curriculum plans
Co-op Teacher
• Discuss potential SS/Science/Math/
Two-three weeks
Reading lesson topics and objectives
prior to start of
clinical experience. • Conduct a Teacher Interview protocol
• Develop a schedule for the two week
Student will make
experience that allows you to log
contact to set this
minimum 16 hours each week
date.
• Initial meeting can occur during or
outside of school hours and should last
no longer than one hour
Suggested timeline
Timeline
Week One
16 Hours
Activities
• Collect observational field notes and classroom
documents
• Conduct observations and informal conversations with
small groups of students
• Stay actively engaged in the classroom
• Participate in read alouds, small group/center instruction
or monitoring, or other activities that are appropriate for
gaining experience
• Develop and implement small group reading and math
activities
• Do NOT monitor students without co-op teacher present
• Attend mid-point seminar on Thursday or Friday with
University Coordinator (hour can be logged)
Suggested timeline
Timeline
Activities
Week Two
• Teach one social studies/science/reading and math
lesson
• Use the direct instruction lesson plan for social
studies/reading and an indirect plan format for the
science lesson
• Lesson format for math is included in the handbook
• Seek guidance and feedback from co-op teacher as you
prepare and implement the lessons.
• Have co-op teacher complete the Lesson Feedback
Form for each lesson.
• Complete any leftover assignments from week one
• Attend final seminar on Thursday or Friday with
University Coordinator (hour can be logged)
16 Hours
Required Clinical Activities
Clinical Experience Checklist
During your two-week immersion in the field, you will collect various
forms of data to reflect upon your experience in the elementary
classroom. These data include: observational field notes,
classroom documents, and interviews. The list below notes some
of the possibilities for your data collection:
1.) Observational Field Notes
2.) Classroom Documents
3.) Interviews
Required Clinical Activities
Observations of
• Instructional lesson
• Students
• Classroom Setup
Observation
Classroom:
Observer:
Grade:
Date:
Curriculum Area:
Time:
What I notice:
Thoughts,
questions,
connections to
methods classes:
Required Clinical Activities
Document Collection and
Reflection
Type of document
Date:
Kind of document:
Document shows:
Reflection:
Thoughts/opinions
Time:
Required Clinical Activities
Interview Protocol
Interviewer:
Interviewee:
Date:
Time:
Planning
Questions:
Instructional
Questions:
Classroom
Management
Questions:
Required Clinical Activities
Overall Clinical Experience
Report – ELED 3226
• Entry #1: One Observation
and Reflection
• Entry #2: One Classroom
Document and Reflection
• Entry #3: One Teacher
Interview and Reflection
• Entry #4: One Student
Interview and Reflection
• Entry #5: Overall Clinical
Experience Reflection
Create Lesson
Plans/Implement/Reflect
• Direct Instruction
– Reading
– Social Studies
• Indirect Instruction –
5E’s
• Either format
– Math – use format presented
in the math assignments
section of handbook
– Science
Observe Science and Social
Studies Instruction
• These observations may occur during the two
week intensive timeframe or during the two
weeks of flexible time before and after
• Schedule these to correlate with cooperating
teachers instructional planning
Other Appropriate Activities
Language Arts
• Assist students in editing and revising pieces of writing
• Read and comment on students’ writing journals
• Work with students individually or in small groups for
remediation or tutoring
Reading
• Read with students individually, in small groups, or with the
whole class
• Provide remediation or tutoring
Math
• Provide individual or small group remediation or tutoring
Other Appropriate Activities
Science
• Create/develop learning center activities/games/interactive
bulletin board
• Assist in locating/gathering resources for an upcoming unit
• Provide remediation/tutoring for individuals or small groups
Social Studies
• Create/develop learning center activities/games/interactive
bulletin board
• Assist in locating/gathering resources for an upcoming unit
• Work with students on research projects
• Provide remediation/tutoring for individuals or small groups
Cooperating Teacher Lesson
Feedback Form
NOTE: A complete lesson plan should be provided by the
teacher candidate prior to observation.
To be completed by the teacher candidate prior to observation
1. What are your goals and objectives for this lesson?
2. What are some specific things you would like observed?
To be completed by the observer:
3. Strengths to continue to build on:
4. Suggestions for future lessons:
Evaluation
The candidate demonstrates:
I. Impact
Not
Observed
Needs
Improvement
Meets
Expectations
Exceeds
Expectations
0
1
2
3
1
2
3
• Demonstrate the belief that all individuals can succeed
• Provide encouraging feedback to all individuals
• Respect and respond to individual needs
• Provide equitable learning and development opportunities for all
• Promote positive outcomes based on assessment results
Comment:
II. Professional Identity and Continuous Growth
0
• Maintain positive attitudes in academic and professional settings
• Demonstrate professional appearance
• Act on constructive feedback from others
• Conduct self-assessments through reflection to overcome limitations and enhance strengths
• Demonstrate self-initiated learning
• Communicate effectively and appropriately
• Show punctuality in meeting academic and professional obligations
Comment:
Evaluation
The candidate demonstrates:
III. Leadership
Not
Observed
Needs
Improvement
Meets
Expectations
Exceeds
Expectations
0
1
2
3
• Create opportunities for the mutual benefit of all involved
• Promote positive change through personal interactions, organizations, communities, and the profession
• Initiate, suggest, and contribute in appropriate ways
• Maintain knowledge of and disseminate information about current research and best practices
Comment:
IV. Advocacy
0
1
2
3
Support and empower individuals from diverse backgrounds
Include families and other stakeholders in planning for individual success
Advocate for the social, emotional, physical, educational, behavioral, and basic needs of others
Demonstrate empathy, professional self-confidence, fairness, persistence, problem-solving, and appropriate risktaking on behalf of others
Comment:
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Evaluation
The candidate demonstrates:
V. Collaboration
Not
Observed
Needs
Improvement
Meets
Expectations
Exceeds
Expectations
0
1
2
3
• Respond respectfully to individual perspectives and differences of others
• Engage in culturally responsive practices in interactions with learners, families, communities, and colleagues
• Share information and ideas with others
• Cooperate with university, school, and community personnel
• Collaborate to resolve differences and solve problems respectfully and reflectively
Comment:
VI. Ethics
0
1
2
3
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, fairness, respect for others and confidentiality
• Comply with laws, policies, and procedures
• Accept responsibility for personal actions and behaviors
• Follow professional codes of ethics and the UNC Charlotte Code of Academic Integrity and Student Responsibility
• Disclose any unlawful activity upon application to and throughout the program
• Pass criminal background checks and drug screening, as required
• Create and maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships in all settings
Comment:
THANK YOU!
For:
• Representing UNC Charlotte as a professional
educator
• Your positive attitude and work ethic
• Taking this opportunity to transform the lives of
children that you interact with in our schools
Complete IMB
Placement Form!