C&I 216 & University High School Clinical Experience Orientation Ryan Brown Fall 2012

Clinical Experience Overview Progressive 10-week Field Experience – Observation  assisting  teaching Observations – Prior to 9/20, conduct 5 “outside” observations (arrange these through online scheduler) – Spend the other days in your CT’s classroom Assisting – Find ways to assist in your CT’s classroom Teaching (Oct 16 – Nov 8) – Culminate with AT LEAST 3 consecutive days of teaching

Clinical Experience Hours

Teaching Expectations This is pre-student teaching; it is not student teaching. You are highly encouraged to get involved in the class where you will be teaching and get to know the students (i.e. their names, activities, interests). Offer your assistance, ask for grading assignments, ask to help in class during independent work. Look for additional opportunities (i.e. clubs, activities, tutoring center) This is a semester long experience, please treat it accordingly.

Teaching Expectations Be prepared to be at UHS for your lab time (TWR) for eleven weeks. Dress professionally. Use this experience to begin/continue your transition from student to a professional educator. Be a partner with your cooperating teacher. Use this experience to grow and improve as a teacher. Growth requires being open to feedback and being self-reflective.

UHS Schedules U-High Website – – Use the schedule section in the top right corner for both activities and alternate schedule days. The Clinical Experience at University High School webpage – – Includes online scheduler, forms, field guide, expectations, etc…

UHS Extra Hours Plenty of options exist to fulfill the “school events” clinical hours and/or to gain extra hours. Events: Sports, Fine Arts Events, Dances, etc… Tutoring: The tutoring center is always in need of tutors.

Questions, Problems, Concerns? First----Speak with your Cooperating Teacher (CT), and/or your C&I instructor. If you need additional help contact me: – Dr. Ryan Brown, Secondary Education Coordinator – or