COOPERATING TEACHER'S RESPONSIBILITIES

The cooperating teacher assumes certain responsibilities as he/she directs the activities of the student teacher. It would be nearly impossible to list all of the situations that may arise. Therefore, the following list is not intended to be inclusive but representative:

1. To provide background information concerning the school community, the school plant, the school staff, and the pupils in the school.

2. To accept the student teacher as a professional person, to help him/her gain confidence, and to assist in his/her development as a teacher.

3. To assist the student teacher in planning, carrying out learning activities for large groups, small groups, and for individual students.

4. To explain to the student teacher policies of the school and the special facilities available.

5. To provide for the student teacher's gradual progression to the assumption of major teaching responsibilities as he/she progresses from observation to full-time teaching.

6. To assist the student teacher in analysis and critical evaluation of his/her practices, competencies, and contributions of the student teacher to the student's learning.

7. To provide a written evaluation in triplicate at least once a week. One copy is to be retained; one copy is for the student teacher; and one copy is for the university supervisor. The evaluation from the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor should be signed by the student teacher.

8. To complete and share with the student teacher a Periodic Progress report once within the 5-6 week period.

9. To provide a final evaluation of the student teacher to be given to the University Supervisor at the final visit as is required by Northern State and to suggest to the university supervisor a "satisfactory" or "unsatisfactory" recommendation.

10. To discuss with the student teacher any positive suggestions to enhance teaching skills. It would be helpful to share final evaluation together.

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