15 CHECKLIST FOR FIELD EXPERIENCES Once assigned to a cooperating classroom, pre-student teachers complete 30 hours (15 hours for each art/ music/special education placement) of observation/participation in that classroom during the semester immediately prior to the actual student teaching experience. These 30 hours can be set up in any configuration that is convenient for both the cooperating teacher and the student teacher. Longer (2-4 hours) segments are more useful than short (1 hour or less) segments. Cooperating teachers may also arrange for pre-student teachers to visit other classrooms in the building (special education, learning support, related subject areas) during these visits. Be sure to observe/participate at all times of school day. (Opening routines, first period, lunch and end of the school day). CLEARANCES: Copies of clearances MUST be submitted to the field placement coordinator before going into the field. Students are required to house their clearances in a digital folder on their computer. Send an email to the assigned participating teacher *see following page Send a follow-up email to the participating teacher if it has been three business days without a response; be careful not to offend the busy teacher, just check to see that the initial email successfully sent. If there is no contact within three business days, call the school and talk with the administrative assistant about the best way to go about connecting with the assigned participating teacher (only if it has been three business days without a response); the administrative assistant will be able to direct you; express your thanks for her help. Create an observation schedule with the participating teacher that works for both schedules; remember that the teacher cannot change his/her schedule; students may have to adapt their schedules. Ask cooperating teacher for contact information – school/home phone numbers, email addresses, etc. and give the cooperating teacher the same information for contacting student teacher. BE PUNCTUAL! If the student participant finds her/himself unable to keep an appointment for an observation, the school and cooperating teacher must be notified as soon as possible. DRESS PROFESSIONALLY. There is one opportunity to make a first impression. Make it count! Refer to Professional Dress and Decorum information in this handbook. Show enthusiasm and interest. Ask questions. Listen and take notes. Be active in the classroom
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