40 COOPERATING TEACHER CHECKLIST Orientation of the Student Teacher (Much of this may happen during the observation period) Provide a separate workspace for the student teacher Introduce school personnel to the student teacher Review rules, regulations, and policies; give handbook, directory, and calendar Familiarize with emergency procedures Provide textbooks, resource materials and show location of media center Introduce student teacher to the class as a member of teaching team Supply class schedules Identify health problems and/or concerns for students Give definite student teacher responsibilities for early involvement Begin seating charts Tour school facilities Planning with the Student Teacher Consider student teacher’s unit preference Provide guidance in long term, weekly and unit planning – establish goals and objectives Be available for assistance in planning and evaluating Check plans for the following week by Friday of the current week or the last day of the school week Inform of schedule changes Interaction with the Student Teacher Be enthusiastic and interested Provide continual and constructive evaluations of student teacher performance daily Give constructive criticism, discuss alternative methods and encourage experimentation daily Keep discussions confidential Encourage questions and seeking of help Encourage the student teacher to keep a “log” of your discussions/comments Professional Development of the Student Teacher Increase involvement in teaching duties gradually Encourage extra-curricular responsibilities and activities Assist with discipline and classroom control Provide time for visitations and observations of other professionals Require involvement in professional meetings Use current professional periodicals and journals Share parent-teacher conference techniques
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