The student teacher is a representative of The University of Scranton and is a guest in the host school. As he or she is entering a professional environment, it is fully expected that a professional manner will be displayed at all times. TIME REQUIREMENTS The student teacher will follow the regular teacher day for the assigned placement. The student teacher will follow the holiday and inclement weather schedules of his or her assigned site. OBSERVATIONS The student teacher begins the student teaching experience with classroom observations. These observations should include classes of the teacher, of other teachers in the school, and of non-academic activities. These non-academic activities can include, but are not limited to, supervised activities sponsored by the school or other public agencies. Some of this observation time will be spent in the early weeks of the student teaching experience as the student familiarizes him- or herself with the routine of the classroom to which he or she is assigned. Other time for observation can be completed at the end of the assignment as the cooperating teacher begins to resume teaching duties and responsibilities. The student teacher may be asked by the university supervisor to keep an accurate record of all observations. LESSON PLANNING Effective teaching requires both long-term and daily planning. The student teacher is required to have prepared a detailed lesson plan for all subjects to be taught. Detailed plans are needed because: They help maintain direction in the event of interruptions or emergencies. They keep objectives visible. They provide freedom and flexibility while teaching by providing a solid framework for material to be covered. They help to prevent issues that may arise due to lack of preparation. The student teacher will begin by teaching a single subject, with subjects being added at the discretion of the co-operating teacher and the university supervisor until the student teacher is assuming the full teaching load. The student teacher will eventually teach full-time for at least three (3) weeks.
The Student Teaching Evaluation for Science Education Candidates Candidate Name:_______________________________________________________ School Assignment:______________________ Content area:_______________ Category 1: Planning and Preparation Planning Instruction: Question regarding performance 5 pts – consistent performance 4 pts – nearly all of the time 3 pts – frequently 2 pts – not often: Unacceptable 1 pt – never: unacceptable N / A : Not Applicable Relates lessons to state and national standards Accounts for special needs, abilities and backgrounds of students Plans to utilize community resources Relates science issues to various stakeholders and community Planning Assessment: Question regarding performance 5 pts – consistent performance 4 pts – nearly all of the time 3 pts – frequently 2 pts – not often: Unacceptable 1 pt – never: unacceptable N / A : Not Applicable Utilizes multiple assessment strategies aligned with curriculum and instruction Utilizes formative assessment Assists students to reflect on their own achievement Category II: Classroom Environment: Safety Issues: Question regarding performance 5 pts – consistent performance 4 pts – nearly all of the time 3 pts – frequently 2 pts – not often: Unacceptable 1 pt – never: unacceptable N / A : Not Applicable Is safety statement posted Was safety statement discussed Was safety discussed each activity During activity, is it enforced