Welcome Campbell University Field Experience Orientation Spring Semester, 2014

Welcome and Introductions University Faculty Adjunct University Supervisors Practicum/Student Teaching Seminar Course Instructors

Dr. Susan Byerly Ms. Martha Faircloth Ms. Janet Lee Ms. Pam Long Ms. Olivia Wakefield Ms. Lyn Andrews Mr. Terry Blalock Ms. Karren Lee Mr. Doug Powell Ms. Debra Westbrook

Important Checkpoints Have you been…. accepted into Teacher Education Program (student teachers)? liability insurance obtained (you will NOT be allowed to complete practicum/student teaching) Background checks completed (you will NOT be allowed to complete practicum/student teaching) SAVE copies of all, we will not save copies for you.

Professional Dispositions

Practicum Student Contract

Student Teaching Contract

Important Wiki: BOOKMARK!! All forms, updates, and important information found here for YOU, Cooperating Teacher, University Supervisor!

COURSE ENROLLMENT FOR PRACTICUM FIELD EXPERIENCE Students should be enrolled in one of the following courses in order to complete a Practicum/Student Teaching Field Experience. These courses are a “required” seminar format. Students are expected to participate fully in each. Practicum: Educ 432: Secondary, K-12; Educ 456: Elementary, Middle Grades, SPED; BK 456: Birth to Kindergarten; Educ 693: Graduate Students Student Teacher: Educ 457: Elementary, BK, SPED Educ 458: Secondary, K-12; Educ 460: Middle Grades; Educ 557/558: Graduate Students

PRACTICUM FIELD EXPERIENCE FINAL GRADE The final grade for the practicum/student teaching field experience is determined as a result of several components: Practicum/Student teaching Field Experience Seminar (Enrolled Course): Attendance, Activities, Assignments (Assessed by Course Instructor) Practicum/Student Teaching Field Experience Binder within Tk20 (Assessed by University Supervisor(s) Field Experience Classroom Performance/Actual Practicum/Student Teaching Field Experience. (As reflected through observations by University Supervisor and Cooperating Teacher documented observation protocols.)

NC Licensure Requirements STUDENT TEACHERS MUST: Successfully demonstrate “proficiency” or higher on Student Teacher Binder Product Successfully demonstrate “met” on all components of LEA/IHE Certification of Teaching Capacity If these are not sufficiently met, NO North Carolina Teacher License!

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS When adequate competence in teaching has been demonstrated, practicum or student teaching candidates may be assigned responsibility for the class without the cooperating teacher being present. However, practicum students are not substitute teachers and cannot take over the class without a county employee in the classroom. Student teachers also are NOT substitute teachers but they will be assuming gradual responsibility for a two week period during the field experience. HOWEVER, they are not “substitute teachers”.

Standards You Will Meet… Standard 1: Teachers demonstrate leadership. Standard 2: Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students. Standard 3: Teachers know the content they teach. Standard 4: Teachers facilitate learning for their students. Standard 5: Teachers reflect on their practice.

Role of the University Supervisor Liaison between Campbell University and the school Observe the Candidate and hold conferences to strengthen instruction Assist with any problems Collect and interpret all evaluative information and develop a final report

Role of Cooperating Teacher Help the candidate feel welcome Gradually add teaching responsibilities Conference together regularly Review lesson plans Include candidate in various school meetings Assist in ensuring student has experiences with components required of practicum portfolio Contact University Supervisor with questions

Candidates in Practicum 50 hour experience: Secondary/K-12 areas/I + Master’s E/M Minimum of 10 hours of teaching Teaching: PLAN/IMPLEMENT/EVALUATE 100 hour experience: BK, Elem, Middle, Spec Education Minimum of 35 hours of teaching Teaching: PLAN/IMPLEMENT/EVALUATE

Candidates in Student Teaching UNDERGRADUATE: This is a 300-hour, 50 day, ten-consecutive-week experience for undergraduate prospective teachers. Successful completion will result in the awarding of six (6) semester hours of credit. It consists of three types of activities: observing, assisting in the classroom, and teaching. There must be a minimum of 125 hours of teaching throughout the total experience. In order to classify as teaching hours, the lesson is planned by the candidate, pre-approved prior to teaching by the cooperating teacher, delivered by the candidate to the students either in small or large groups in the classroom or appropriate educational setting and is assessed and reflected upon by the candidate for possible improvements. POST BACCALAUREATE: This is a field experience of 5, 10, or 14 consecutive weeks in duration based upon any prior experience in the public schools.

TIMELINE Rm 206 4:30-6:00 Rm 206 4:30-6:00

Candidates Observing Learn the policies and procedures in the classroom and the school Learn how to keep the necessary paperwork Familiarize yourself with the available materials and equipment Attend faculty and parent meetings Visit other professionals in the building Ensure that you have experienced, engaged, in all components of your portfolio/binder

Candidates Assisting Prepare instructional materials Tutor small groups of students Create a bulletin board or technology presentation Teach a lesson using the Cooperating Teacher’s Plan

Time Log Sheets

Summary Time Log

Lesson Plans Format (school/classroom required/ suggested) Cooperating Teacher Approval (PRIOR TO TEACHING!) We are focusing on your lesson planning/ instructional techniques like a laser this semester. Be prepared!

Lesson Plan Format

The Electronic Binder

Due Date APRIL 28, 2014 by 12 NOON The electronic binder is a “warehouse”. It only holds your materials. You will only need it when you are ready to load everything into it. DO NOT wait to complete the requirements, do it ongoing and continuously throughout field experience. WE PROMISE, it will catch up with you if you don’t!

Practicum/Student Teaching Candidate Evaluation

Thank you!

Dr. Chris Godwin Director of Teacher Education Campbell University Questions? More Information?