Students are adjusting to the role of a professional but also adjusting to a new community. Assistance in meeting the many diverse needs of the student teacher will be an important factor in the student's success. Further, the cooperating teacher has an important role in assisting students. Research shows that the classroom cooperating teacher is the most important contributor to an emerging educator's professional growth and development. The professional expertise provided and the time and effort devoted are critical to the success of the student teacher.
Student teaching is a significant aspect of teacher preparation.
Therefore, the Iowa State University supervisor will make frequent visits to the classroom. The purpose of the visitations is to help insure success in this experience. All Iowa State University staff involved will do their best to make student teaching a most rewarding experience. Please see page 3 for a list of contact people. All Rights Reserved.