Normally, observations should cover a full lesson and a minimum of 15 minutes should be spent in a post-observation conference. Specific written feedback should be provided to the Intern teacher immediately after the observation using one of the department's evaluation forms. This feedback should be discussed and clarified along with other discussion that occurs during the post observation conference. In addition, typed or neatly written copies of lesson plans for lessons observed by the University Supervisor must be provided to the Supervisor at the beginning of each observed lesson. These lesson plans will be included in the student teacher s folder, along with the Supervisor s observation notes, as part of the student s permanent record.
Teaching is a planned activity.
Further, the University Supervisor will monitor the on-going development of the student teaching contributions to the portfolio, which will include copies of selected lesson plans. Many problems that occur in student teaching can be traced to careless or inadequate planning. The Intern is therefore advised to plan thoroughly for each lesson. The University Supervisor and Intern Support Provider will advise the student teacher on appropriate or required formats for lessons plans. In addition, course instructors may have particular lesson plan formats they wish the student teacher to use for particular course assignments.