29 SUGGESTIONS FOR STUDENT TEACHERS The cooperating teacher may encourage the student teacher to become involved in the classroom activities during the observation/participation visits. Several suggested activities are listed below. As the cooperating teacher becomes more comfortable with the strengths of the student teacher, a request for additional and varied assignments is appropriate. If not observed, these activities or procedures need to be discussed with the cooperating teacher. Student teachers need to be able to explain concisely what they observed. Taking attendance/lunch count Distributing materials Collecting notes, excuses, passes, homework Recording how/why/when students enter/leave the classroom during class Requesting/using library audio/ visual equipment Assisting teacher with small and large group work Assisting students with study/ activity/review groups Teaching a mini-lesson Tutoring individual students in math, reading, etc. Administering tests/quizzes Monitoring transitions between classes, halls, cafeteria, bus, etc. Accompanying students to assemblies, special programs, and other classes Reading tests or other materials to students with IEPs Support to the Cooperating Teacher and/or Students Taking attendance/lunch count Distributing materials Collecting notes, excuses, passes, homework Recording how/why/when students enter/leave the classroom during class Requesting/using library audio/visual equipment Assisting teacher with small and large group work Assisting students with study/ activity/review groups Teaching a mini-lesson Tutoring individual students in math, reading, etc. Administering tests/quizzes Monitoring transitions between classes, halls, cafeteria, bus, etc. Accompanying students to assemblies, special programs, and other classes Reading tests or other materials to students with IEPs Support to the Cooperating Teacher and/or Students Check on individual’s progress Check and assist with homework Assist students with make-up work Grade tests and record grades Assist teacher on field trip Prepare bulletin boards Shadow a student in different classes Care for laboratory equipment/ assist with laboratory work Assist with individual or group tutoring Help with routine drills, recess, or lunch duty Observe other teachers Supervise multi-media activities Attend department, team, and/or faculty meetings Teach a lesson or class Assist students with make-up work Grade tests and record grades
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