1 Dr. Tom Haynes Secondary Teacher Education Coordinator Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Field Experience Guide  programs/seced/printform.shtm programs/seced/printform.shtm  s.htm and go to the link called “Field Experience Guide for Faculty, Cooperating Teachers and Students” s.htm 2/10/2016 2

Clinical Hours Guidelines  3 rd – 5th wk of ISU classes: T or W depending on semester and year; 1:15-3:00 UHS Orientation (today) (2 hours)  Observations outside content area for Targeted Observation Paper (TOR) or other class assignment (5 hours) 2/10/2016 3

Clinical Hours Guidelines  Attend school events at UHS (Open House, concerts, athletics, department meetings) or professional education meetings/conferences (5 -7 hours total) 2/10/2016 4

Clinical Hours Guidelines  Meetings and/or communication with cooperating teacher (CT) and preparation time for teaching at UHS (15 hours )  Observations or teacher assisting 5-7 class periods within assigned class prior to teaching (5-7 hours) 2/10/2016 5

Clinical Hours Guidelines  Instructional Support opportunities: grading/copying/tutoring your CT’s students or at the Learning Center/team teaching/curriculum projects/ technology projects/teacher assisting (5-7 hours)  Teaching time: at least 3 lessons consecutively (3 hours) 2/10/2016 6

Clinical Hours Guidelines  The listed hours (40-46) are the minimum requirement for your clinical experience at University High School. You are encouraged to do more to have an enriched experience.  You will also complete microteaching and possibly other clinical experiences related to your C& class. These hours will be documented as well. 2/10/2016 7

What this experience is:  This is pre-student teaching; this is not student teaching.  Get involved in the class where you will be teaching and get to know the students.  Ask for grading, offer your assistance, ask to help during independent work 2/10/2016 8

Teaching Expectations:  Be prepared to be at UHS for your lab time (TWR) for ten weeks–Your CT/mentor will inform you of the schedule  Turn in your lesson plans for approval and discussion with your CT at least one week in advance  You will teach 3 consecutive days 2/10/2016 9

The Value of Your UHS Experience  This is your opportunity!  This is one of your important steps in becoming a professional educator!  Don’t minimize; maximize your benefits from this experience. 2/10/

The Value of Your UHS Experience  Be a partner with your U-High faculty CT…their schedule includes work with teacher candidates and is not considered “extra,” as it would be at other high schools.  Work hard; enjoy your students and your new colleagues. 2/10/

UHS Schedules  Schedule A, B, C, D  ml and see second information bar from the left, or click on month ml  Freshman schedule - ml ml 2/10/

Questions, Problems, Concerns?  First----Speak with your Cooperating Teacher (CT), and/or your C&I instructor…  Or me 2/10/

 Have an exciting and productive semester at UHS! 2/10/