1. Fieldwork 3 Orientation
Access the FE3 website through our Blackboard page
We will be working is groups of 2 or 3 – find a partner!

2. Welcome to FW3
 Grades 3 – 6
Minimum of 10 full instructional days

3. How many days in the classroom until YOU will be the STUDENT TEACHER, leading the class?

4. In Fieldwork 3 we simulate student teaching expectations as much as possible, so you are ready for ST!

5. Welcome to your 10-week job interview
Now YOU practice!

6. Agenda General Do’s & Don’ts Preparation for 1st day
Review Important Forms
Brief Overview of Assignments

7. PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE

8. What do YOU think is appropriate attire for Fieldwork 3 ?
BEFORE & AFTER
What do YOU think is appropriate attire for Fieldwork 3 ?
Could you wear what you have on now?
Share with your partner

9. Dressing for Fieldwork Success
IMAGINE YOU ARE THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL…

10. REMEMBER: This is 10-week job interview

11. What you wear to class on campus Vs. What you wear to fieldwork

12. Read the dress code in the code of conduct for your district

13. Extremes we have seen…

14. JEANS:
NOT IN FW3—you are working with older students, expectations for what you wear changes from Pre-K, K placements
ONLY IF NO ONE KNOWS THEY “JEANS”!!

15. Let’s play…..
Guess what happened to the fieldwork candidate that made us add this slide to orientation

16. LEGGINGS:
BEWARE…
IF your CT suggests it is acceptable, make sure they are “work” leggings:
-are they opaque??
-wear a top that provides coverage

17. NECKLINE Use a mirror watch yourself as you move around into positions you will be in to help students and teach

18. Tight Fit
Go through a full range of motion like you will during instruction, helping students at their desks, during recess….

19. Skirt – Check Length & Transparency

20. Your teacher-ready dress routine for success

21. In New Paltz:

22. What do YOU think is appropriate attire for Fieldwork 3 ?
BEFORE & AFTER
Any revisions?
What do YOU think is appropriate attire for Fieldwork 3 ?
Could you wear what you have on now?
Share with your partner

23. When in doubt about what to wear:
Remember you are entering a
different social context.
Use your CT and fieldwork
professor as resources

24. What do I do in these situations??
ConTRACT

26. ADD: CC Heather Finn and Professor
SCAVENGER HUNT
5. Look at the Contract:
If you have an emergency and cannot attend fieldwork who MUST be contacted (hint: 3 people)

28. We will discuss 15 shortly….

29. When in doubt: Remember you are entering a different social context.
Use your CT and professor as resources.

30. Checking back in:
What do I do in these situations??

31. Any questions about contract that apply to the whole group?

32. Turn in your contract TODAY

33. Let’s get ready for the first day!

34. Let’s get ready for the first day!

35. Folder for your CT

36. In Folder:
Letter
Timesheet
Evaluation rubric and directions
Activity Checklist

37. Activity Checklist Do you have to complete all of the suggested activities on the Activity Checklist?

38. When should my CT sign/initial timesheet/activities checklist?
EVERY TIME YOU GO!
WHY?

39. How do you approach this with your CT. What will you say
How do you approach this with your CT? What will you say? When will you say it?

40. Things to Keep in Mind You are there to teach and ACTIVELY observe
You are there to get feedback.
Ask: Do you have any feedback for me on my lesson/how I led the line to PE

41. LET’S TRY IT!!!!! You should always have a task to do.
Ask: How can I be most helpful during this lesson?
You are in someone else’s classroom—respect for that is key!
Say: Please let me know if I inadvertently do something that you want me to do differently

42. When will I get my CT info? What happens after I get my CT’s info?

43. Peek at Assignments

44. Congratulations! Assignment 1 is almost finished 
Complete Scavenger Hunt
Come to Orientation
Sign Contract

45. Midpoint Assignments
WHERE do you get more info?

46. Peek at Endpoint Assignment 3: Teach a small-group re-engagement lesson (in last part of placement; requires planning)

47. Peek at Endpoint Assignment 4: Mini-Takeover (do in day 8-10)
You will teach at least 2 back-to-back lessons and be responsible for all of the transitions related to these instructional blocks

48. What if you are the kind of person who wants to know every detail of every assignment today

49. When the midpoint & endpoint assignments are due?

50. Additional meetings will review assignments
Additional meetings will review assignments. Meetings are embedded in your methods courses How will you know the date for those ?

51. Scavenger Hunt
Other questions that apply to the whole group?

52. Please hand in Scavenger Hunt and Contract

53. When in doubt…