34 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COLLEGE SUPERVISOR Observe and evaluate student teaching performance using established criteria a minimum of four times. More visits are possible at the request of the student teacher, the cooperating teacher, or if the college supervisor deems it necessary. Receive and review lesson plans before each observation. Provide written and oral feedback after each supervisory visit. Set up conferences with the student teacher and/or cooperating teacher as needed. Offer constructive suggestions for improvement and encourage student to perform to her/his highest potential. Maintain ongoing communication with the cooperating/mentor teacher for purposes of evaluating the progress and success of the student teacher. Suggest different teaching strategies, classroom management techniques, and general ideas for continued growth and improvement as the student teaching experience continues. Be available for discussion of problems, conflicts, and teaching possibilities. Conduct classes and seminars for EDUC 348, 465, SPLED 447. Set up, teach, and monitor a variety of professional seminars to be held during the student teaching experience. Submit a letter of recommendation/reference for the student teacher. Utilize the Pennsylvania State Evaluation Form for Student Professional Knowledge and Practice (PDE-430), to complete a mid-term and final evaluation. When completing the PDE 430, be sure to place the numerical score in the overall rating box on each page. Also, be sure to complete the information at the bottom of page, i.e., the signature of the student teacher, yourself, and the dates. Please be sure the words “Mid-term” or “Final” appear on the top of the front of the PDE430. Assign final grades for all courses EDUC 348, 465, SPLED 447.
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