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

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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!

8. 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