Initial Baccalaureate Program and Initial Post Baccalaureate Program
St. Thomas Aquinas College
Division of Teacher Education
Educators are informed decision-makers who create effective learning opportunities for all students.
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Letter to Candidates……………………………………… ……...
I II Student Teaching: General Policies and Procedures…………….. The Teacher Education Program………………………………… Mission & Learning Outcomes Performance Standards for Student Teachers…………………… Roles and Responsibilities………………………………………. Student Teacher Cooperating Teacher College Supervisor School Principal and/or Department Chairperson Director of Clinical Experiences The Student Teaching Experience………………………………. Supervision …show more content…
Assist student teacher in writing a letter of introduction to parents that will be sent home during the first week of the placement. Orient student teacher to classroom rules and procedures, including emergency procedures. Guide student teacher in planning, providing instruction, and evaluating instruction to meet the needs of all students, including students with linguistic and cultural differences, and students who have special learning needs. Collaborate with student teacher on a regular basis to: Share information, knowledge and expertise. Provide constructive feedback with specific suggestions for improving teaching effectiveness. Assist the student teacher in using self-reflection to support professional growth. Model effective teaching methods and strategies. Support student teacher in assuming full responsibilities of the teaching role. Check and approve the student teacher’s daily, weekly and unit plans. Confer with college supervisor to review progress/concerns. Include student teacher in all class and school activities. Offer suggestions for student teacher’s resume and professional portfolio. Complete a summative written evaluation of the student teacher at the end of the