TCH 216 University High School Clinical Experience Orientation Dr. Allison Antink Meyer Fall 2017

Clinical Experience Overview Progressive 10-week Field Experience (See Schedule in Packet) observation  assisting  teaching Observations CT’s class 2 PD sessions; when not in PD go to CT. Observe non-CT classes during lab hours Assisting Find ways to assist in your CT’s classroom Talk with your CT about assisting opportunities

Clinical Experience Overview Teaching Develop lesson plans for 3 consecutive days of teaching (some variation due to # of clinical students) CT provides topic, dates, suggestions & feedback 216 instructor provides feedback and microteaching experience Classmates provide microteaching feedback You will be required to video record a 10 minute portion of one of your lessons. This is your responsibility.

Clinical Evaluation Summative clinical evaluation completed by your CT electronically around last week You’re given a printed copy by your CT 216 Instructors receive the summative electronically, but KEEP your copy Do you have Livetext? Have you completed the ePortfolio workshop? 216 Pedagogy Portfolio assignment based on clinical requires Livetext

Expectations This is pre-student teaching; it is NOT student teaching Attend every lab time (TWR) scheduled Arrive before class begins, do not leave early This is a semester long experience

Teaching Expectations Dress professionally Keep your phone put away Be responsive to your cooperating teacher’s feedback and suggestions Treat students with respect regardless of situation

Tips for a Successful Experience Log each and every hour. Log sheets require your CT’s signature. This is your responsibility. Read the summative evaluation now (Uhigh TCH site) Take initiative Talk to your CT about their expectations of you and your role in their classroom Begin learning your students’ names on day one!

Questions, Problems, Concerns? Speak directly to your CT Speak directly to your TCH instructor If you need additional assistance, contact me: Dr. Allison Antink Meyer, TCH 216 Point Person aameyer@ilstu.edu