Apprentice Teaching Orientation UTeach – Natural Sciences

Introductions Who are you? Why are you here? Where will you be in 5 years?

Agenda Prior to the Semester –UTeach Requirements –College Of Education – Career Fair –Credentials to be a Substitute –Purchase Textbook If Required During the Semester –Seminar –Field Experience –French Exchange Program After the Semester –Certification –Money Issues

Apprentice Teaching Seminar –Weekly session –Informational and Social –Focuses on TExES Prep and Portfolio Proficiencies Field –4 hours a day minimally (13-14 weeks) –2 classes autonomously and quickly (12 weeks) –Proficiency Demonstration - Observations

Field Experience Players Cooperating Teacher (3 formal observations) Lesson Planning Content Expert School Expert University Facilitator (10 observations) Classroom Management, Equity, Time Management University Liaison University Instructors (2 Observations)