Cooperating Teacher In-Service Southeast Missouri State University

Conceptual Framework Creating Communities of Professional Learners to Enhance Student Success in P-12 Schools

Role of Cooperating Teacher Mentor - Share ideas and make recommendations Communicate openly and honestly by periodically observing presentations Include them in all duties – need a broad and thorough picture of teaching Communicate ALL concerns or kudos with University Supervisor Please complete all University Paperwork

Role of Cooperating Teacher (continued) Include teacher candidate in all duties Observe periodically and provide oral and written critiques Make arrangements for teacher candidate to observe other teachers Complete all evaluations and discuss progress with University Supervisor Recommend grade

Role of University Supervisor Observation of student teacher and submission of evaluation forms Provide feedback /coaching in strategies that may improve delivery Coordinate assignments per University and district schedule Submit final grade to Field Experiences Office

Role of Student Teacher Full-time job (No shortened days permitted without University written approval) Punctual and no attendance issues Dress professionally per district policy Appropriate etiquette displayed regarding use of cell phones or other devices Demonstrate collaborative and ethical behavior toward colleagues and parents

Attendance Policy Student Teaching is a full-time commitment. Reductions in hours on assigned district campus must be done through the Office of Field Experiences only. Outside employment is discouraged All expected absences should be approved by the Cooperating Teacher and University Supervisor

Recommended Timelines Week 1- Learn student names Observe and assist with group instruction at Cooperating Teacher’s discretion Become familiar with curriculum, classroom and school rules, procedures, personnel Assist with routine activities

Week 2 Continue with many Week 1 activites Become more involved in one-on-one or small group activities May teach one or more lessons in a given subject using the Cooperating Teacher’s lesson plans and observations based upon previous lesson(s) taught

Week 3 Assist the teacher in large group instruction perhaps teaching one or more lesson(s) Assume responsibility for teaching one or two subjects Design lessons and complete lesson plans for all lessons taught

Week 4 Week 5 Teach additional subjects (recommend at least 3) Plan and teach all lessons in one or more classes (recommend more than 3)

Week 6 and Week 7 Teach all classes Plan units and lessons with advice and assistance from Cooperating Teacher and other resource personnel Perform routine activities

Week 8 Relinquish all teaching responsibilities to Cooperating Teacher Return borrowed materials Observe other classes within the school and visit other school personnel

We could not do this without you! Thank You! For being a Member of our Team For serving as a role model and impacting the career of a future teacher We could not do this without you!