Student Teaching I / First Supervisory Visit

STUDENT PREPARATION for FIRST VISIT

MULTIPLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL

 

I. Coordination of Visit

The Student Teacher will be responsible for coordinating the site visit of the Supervisor. During the visit, time should be allotted for:

a.      Conversation between Supervisor and Cooperating Teacher (5-10 minutes)

b.      Conversation between Supervisor and Student Teacher (5-10 minutes)

c.      Classroom observation of Student Teacher (10 minutes)

Because of the required conversation between Supervisor and Cooperating Teacher, the site visit should occur in tandem with: the beginning of the school day; during recess, lunch, or planning time during the school day; or near the end of the school day (in any instance, this would allow the Supervisor to meet with the Cooperating Teacher outside of class time).

 

II. Contacting the Supervisor

The process begins with the Student Teacher contacting the assigned Supervisor (by email or phone). The Student Teacher should be prepared to provide initial information about the location and scheduled days of the field placement. In turn, the Supervisor will indicate some possible dates for the first visit.

After conferring with the Cooperating Teacher, the Student Teacher should contact the Supervisor with times / days that the visit could occur. The date and time of the visit is then confirmed.

 

III. Pre-Visit Profile

The Student Teacher will be responsible for providing a written profile to the Supervisor before the visit occurs. The profile should be emailed to the Supervisor at least three days prior to the date of the visit. This narrative is intended to provide the Supervisor with basic information about the school / class / teacher, as well to provide the Student Teacher with an opportunity to indicate issues or concerns that might be addressed with the Cooperating Teacher at the time of the site visit. The Student Teacher’s report should provide the following information:

  • School, Address, Telephone Number, Name of Cooperating Teacher, Grade Level, Class Room location. Indicate any potential parking problems / delays the Supervisor might incur.
  • Weekly Days and Times of the placement.
  • Date, time, location of First Visit.
  • Summary of Student Teacher’s observation and participation in the class (to date). Is there a plan for increasing incorporation / participation of the Student Teacher into the classroom, leading toward presenting lessons? If so, give a brief description.
  • Summary description of the classroom setting and “climate”.
  • Summary profile of the students in the class, including special needs, etc.
  • Concerns and questions Student Teacher wishes to discuss with the Supervisor.
  • Concerns or issues the Student Teacher would like the Supervisor to discuss with the Cooperating Teacher.