37 The process of selecting and preparing cooperating teachers has been an important and positive one for Lycoming College. It is conducted in cooperation with the area’s public and private schools that serve as partner schools for student teaching field placements. These same schools also serve as professional sites for observation/participation assignments for other education methods courses. This provides a solid base on which to build placement possibilities. Cooperating Teachers are selected and assigned based on the following criteria: Holds a Pennsylvania Department of Education Certification in the appropriate area. Has at least three (3) years of teaching experience. Has the recommendation of the school principal or other school administrator. Has a teaching assignment appropriate to the subject competency of the teaching candidate. Understands and implements the Pennsylvania State Education standards. Has completed a one-to-one meeting with supervisor of student teacher prior to the practicum semester. Reviews and understands the Lycoming College Teacher Education Handbook. Is reimbursed for the work and duties of being a cooperating teacher. Anecdotal and quantitative data is collected on the cooperating teacher, the supervisor, and the education department for use in programmatic decisions. SELECTION AND PREPARATION OF COOPERATING TEACHER
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