1. Student Teaching Orientation
Chaminade University Education Division
Winter/Spring 2006

2. Welcome Dr David Jelinek- Dean of Education
Tina Gomes- Field Services/Advisor Elementary
Amanda Street- Field Services/Advisor Secondary, SPED, Non-SATEP

3. Professional Expectations
Insurance
Keep commitments
Follow school policy/procedures
Good communication
Focus on the children
Plan ahead!
Confidentiality
Reflect
Dress
Written communication
Extra curricular activities
Professional development opportunities
Be resourceful

4. Expectations of Student Teachers p4 ST Manual
Develop relationships with principal and cooperating teacher early on.
Visit the school, get to know the staff.
Obtain necessary materials.
Arrival/Departures
Attend school functions
Attend Seminar
Take interest in students’ learning
Exhibit sensitivity
Willing to grow
Contact US once a week

5. Procedures p 5 ST Manual PHASE I Routine activities, Assistant teacher
PHASE II
Bit Teaching, Block Teaching
PHASE III
Solo Teaching
SUGGESTED TIMELINES FOR ELEM/SECONDARY in Field Exp. Manual p 25

6. Policies Dates of Student Teaching p 12 ST Manual
Attendance Policy p 12 ST Manual
Student Teachers acting as substitutes p 27 Field Exp Manual
Presence of CT is mandatory at all times. Substitute must be hired by the school in absence of CT.
3 Days Maximum as a paid substitute, ONLY in YOUR classroom.

7. Completion/Licensure p 28 Field Exp. Manual
Students may complete and receive credit for student teaching, but NOT be recommended for licensure/certification based upon the evaluations of Chaminade administration and Education faculty.
CRITERIA for Successfully Completing and Receiving Credit for ST and for Obtaining a Recommendation for Licensure/Certification

8. Evaluation Grading/Evaluation is done on CR/NC basis.
Midterm Evaluation done by the CT, US should also be a part of evaluation.
Final Evaluation MUST be signed by ALL parties and include a narrative. The Final Evaluation should be discussed and agreed upon, then signed by ST, CT, US.

9. Should a problem arise in the cooperating school, it should be dealt with the lowest level possible. If necessary, a conference will be scheduled amongst all involved parties. Notify Field Services.

10. Cooperating Teachers p 3 ST Manual
Meet weekly with Student Teacher
Preview ST lesson plans
Integrated curriculum lesson plan allowance
Discuss ST progress with US during visit
Be present in the classroom
Evaluate, report, and write a letter of recommendation for student teachers at the completion of the program

11. Student Teacher’s Ten Commandments

12. University Supervisor p 3-4 ST Manual
Makes 3-5 visits per semester.
Makes a courtesy visit early in the semester to make arrangements for bit and block teaching, and meets the principal(s).
Visits the student teacher twice during the solo teaching period and spends adequate time observing the student teacher.
Provides written observations including commendations and recommendations that are reveiwed with the ST and CT, and provides copies of documentation to Field Services, as well as the student.

13. ST Manual and Field Experiences Manual need to be referenced during each US visit. Make sure necessary copies are readily available for the US or CT.
ST- Keep a written journal during this time.
Feedback is important!

14. Checklist for Student Teachers
Hints for CT Welcoming the ST
ST Agreement
CT Personal Data Form
Weekly Meeting Form
Informal Evaluation Forms
Compensation Agreement
Mid-Term and Final Evaluation Forms