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The progression of student teaching can be depicted as follows.

STUDENT TEACHING GUIDELINES (2016-2017):  One Semester—a minimum of 18 weeks

TED 530A:  Approximately 9 weeks

 

Candidate

(Student Teacher)

University Support Provider

Site Support Provider

(Classroom Teacher)

Attend Student Teaching Seminar and complete seminar assignments.  In order to earn an S in the course, you must pass TPA Assessing Learning Task.

Teach with increasing responsibility

Week 1: Observe, teach small group of students

Week 2: Co-planning, co-teaching of 1-2 subject areas/classes; small group instruction or large group

Week 3: Co-teaching/teaching responsibilities increase based on candidate’s readiness   

Week 4: Teaching

Multiple Subject Candidates:

Assume responsibility for two subject areas

Single Subject Candidates:

Assume responsibility for two class periods

Weeks 5-9: Continue adding teaching responsibilities  

Multiple Subject Candidates: 

Assume responsibility for teaching all day for two weeks.

Single Subject Candidates:

Assume responsibility for 2-3 class periods

Before TED 530B begins: for Multiple Subject Candidates:

Work with the school or district administration in the correct procedure to place student teachers.  Regional Clinical Practice Coordinators (RCPCs) may know the procedures for different districts.

  Meet with candidate and Site Support Provider and, if possible, Site Administrator.  Have the following forms completed during the meeting:  Supervisor Log Sheet (use SARC data and information from the teacher), W-9 form so that the honorarium can be paid and the Requirements form for placement.

  Submit all 3 forms together to the Credential Program Specialist.  You may scan and send them as e-mail attachment, send paper copies through the US mail or take them to the appropriate Credential Program Specialist.

During student teaching weeks 1-4

Complete formal observation #1:

Student teacher e-mails NU Lesson Plan 24 hours in advance.

Conduct pre-conference, observation, and post-conference.  Submit observation using calibration language to SOAR Faculty Portal

During student teaching weeks 5-9:

Complete observation #2:

Student teacher e-mails NU Lesson Plan 24 hours in advance.

Conduct pre-conference, observation, and post-conference.  Submit observation using calibration language to SOAR Faculty Portal

  If any problems are noted, use the Candidate Assistance Process.  Make sure to document using the Progress Alert or Candidate Assistance Form.

With input from the Site Support Provider, complete the Teaching Performance Assessment and Evaluation form in SOAR.

                        

  Submit the Site Support Provider’s Honorarium form to the Credential Program Specialist.

Provide modeling, coaching and supervision throughout the term.

 

Plan weekly with candidate (more often, if necessary).

 

Communicate frequently with the USP.  Communication can be by phone, e-mail or video conferencing.

 

If there are areas of concern, please notify the USP right away.

 

Weeks 7-9:

With University Support Provider, collaboratively determine candidate’s progress by providing input on the Teaching Performance Assessment and Evaluation form. 

 

Discuss progress with candidate.

 

Determine goals for next term. 

 

STUDENT TEACHING GUIDELINES (2016-2017)

TED 530B:  Approximately 9 weeks

 

Candidate

(Student Teacher)

University Support Provider

Site Support Provider

(Classroom Teacher)

Attend Student Teaching Seminar and complete seminar assignments.  In order to earn an S in the course, you must pass TPA Task: Culminating Teaching Experience

 

Teach with increasing responsibility

 

Week 10: 

Multiple Subject Candidates

Transition to a new assignment/site. Teach small groups/large groups as ready

 

Weeks 11 – 18:

Multiple Subject Candidates Assume more teaching responsibility culminating in solo

teaching (2-week minimum)

 

Weeks 10 – 18: 

Single Subject Candidates Continue to assume more teaching

responsibilities.   Candidates should be responsible for teaching a minimum of 4 class periods in their subject area.  Additional responsibilities may be assigned

 

Weeks 16-18:

Meet with a Credential Placement Specialist for information on final requirements in order to apply for credential.

Before student teaching begins:

Work with the school or district administration in the correct procedure to place student teachers.  Regional Clinical Practice Coordinators (RCPCs) may know the procedures for different districts.

  Meet with candidate and Site Support Provider and, if possible, Site Administrator.  Have the following forms completed during the meeting:  Supervisor Log Sheet (use SARC data and information from the teacher), W-9 form so that the honorarium can be paid and the Requirements form for placement.

  Submit all 3 forms together to the Credential Program Specialist.  You may scan and send them as e-mail attachment, send paper copies through the US mail or take them to the appropriate Credential Program Specialist.

During student teaching weeks 10-13:

Complete formal observation #3:

Student teacher e-mails NU Lesson Plan 24 hours in advance.

Conduct pre-conference, observation, and post-conference.  Submit observation using calibration language to SOAR Faculty Portal

During student teaching weeks 14-18:

Complete observation #4:

Student teacher e-mails NU Lesson Plan 24 hours in advance.

Conduct pre-conference, observation, and post-conference.  Submit observation using calibration language to SOAR Faculty Portal 

If any problems are noted, use the Candidate Assistance Process.  Make sure to document using the Progress Alert or Candidate Assistance Form.

With input from the Site Support Provider, complete the Teaching Performance Assessment and Evaluation form in SOAR.

                        

  Submit the Site Support Provider’s Honorarium form to the Credential Program Specialist.

Provide modeling, coaching and supervision throughout the term.

 

Plan weekly with candidate (more often, if necessary).

 

Communicate frequently with the USP.  Communication can be by phone, e-mail or video conferencing.

 

If there are areas of concern, please notify the USP right away.

 

Weeks 10-18:

With University Support Provider, collaboratively determine candidate’s progress by providing input on the Teaching Performance Assessment and Evaluation form. 

 

Discuss progress with candidate.

 

Determine goals for next term. 

 

 

Author: Portfolio Manager
Last modified: 2/21/2017 6:06 PM (EDT)