All candidates will be observed teaching by a University Supervisor in the three field experiences. Assistants typically are observed at least once. Internship I candidates are observed a minimum of two times and Internship II candidates are observed a minimum of four times. Candidates should plan using the Long form and submit the plan to the supervisor prior to their visit. Supervisors will coordinate with the candidate and the Mentor Teacher to schedule each observation at an appropriate time and day. Supervisors will meet with the candidate following the observation to discuss the candidate’s performance and to share the written documentation of the observations. Supervisors should plan to use the appropriate observation form for each field experience (see this Appendix).  While the number of observations may vary for each field experience, candidates should expect that the supervisor will make a “hello visit” at the beginning of the experience. Supervisors are also involved, along with the Intern and Mentor Teacher, in the Final Evaluation at the end of Internship I and the Midpoint and Final Evaluations in Internship II.  Candidates should communicate regularly with their University Supervisor via phone and email.

All candidates will be observed by their mentor teacher and will receive feedback on daily, ongoing basis. Mentors are encouraged to regularly provide written feedback based on their observation of intern teaching. Mentors are encouraged to use the Mentor Feedback Form and/or the Intern Observation Form (See this Appendix).  Copies of these completed forms should be given to the candidate and to the University Supervisor and can be used as evidence during the Midpoint and/or Final Evaluation process.

Observation forms for Mentors and Supervisors