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Student Teaching Guidelines |
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| - Absences |
| - Attendance Policy |
| - Dismissal from Placement |
| - Employment |
| - Housing |
| - Lesson Plans |
| - Meetings/Seminars |
| - Points to Ponder |
| - Professional Conduct |
| - Supervison of Duties |
| - Transportation |
SUPERVISION OF DUTIES
Student teachers are expected to supervise all duties that are assigned to the cooperating teacher (e.g., recess, cafeteria, hallway, bus, assembly, etc.).
Due to the possible volatile nature of students during these “unstructured” times, it is necessary that cooperating teachers share these responsibilities with their student teachers. In other words, student teachers should not assume these duties alone even during their “solo” experiences.
Lesson plans for every area of teaching responsibility are expected and must be approved by the cooperating teacher (and, where required, by the University supervisor) at least two days prior to implementation. In the event of any absences, the student teacher is to see that the cooperating teacher has the lesson plans with accompanying instructional materials.
Student teachers are expected to attend all meetings that are required of the cooperating teacher, as appropriate (e.g., faculty meetings, departmental meetings, in-service meetings, parent meetings). Student teachers are also expected to attend seminars with the University instructor and are responsible for all course requirements of the seminar.
In the event that University and school vacations do not coincide, student teachers follow the school calendar and are responsible for their own housing. Student teachers living in campus housing should consider applying for apartment housing or special interest housing, as these facilities often are open at times when dormitories are closed for vacations.
A student teacher is expected to:
Be present at the school during the hours of the teaching staff.
All absences from student teaching must be made up prior to the final transition week of the experience. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by the program coordinator, supervisor and cooperating teacher. In-service days, the day before or after holidays and the day before Commencement (for some majors) are scheduled teaching days. Student teachers are considered professional staff and are required to adhere to the district calendar and to the University of Delaware student teaching schedule (which often differs from the University calendar).
Cooperating teachers are aware of this policy. Student teachers, please refrain from putting cooperating teachers in an awkward position by asking them to deviate from the policy. Following the established policy will ensure fairness to everyone involved.
Student teachers are strongly encouraged not to try to hold jobs during the student teaching experience. Student teaching is a full-time job. Students who feel they absolutely must work should limit employment to weekends and holidays. Weekends are considered to be Friday nights, Saturdays and Sunday afternoons.
Student teachers are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. In addition to this general expectation, several acts are specifically prohibited:
Student teachers may not date students enrolled in the school to which they are assigned.
Student teachers may not socialize with school students, except in an official capacity at officially-sponsored school events.
Student teachers must not drink alcoholic beverages or use illegal drugs on school property, nor with or in the presence of any school student(s).
Student teachers must not use obscene, profane, or abusive language on school premises.
Failure to abide by these regulations may result in judicial action by the University of Delaware, legal action and/or failure of the course.
Avoid agreeing to take responsibility for students' personal items, such as rings, watches, walkman sets, etc.
When passing out equipment and materials such as calculators, computer software, etc., be sure to count what is distributed and collect and account for all equipment/materials prior to dismissing the class.
When using or moving equipment such as computers, monitors, a-v equipment, etc., take special care against dropping, breaking or damaging the equipment in any way.
Under no circumstances should you take responsibility for driving a vehicle that is not his/her own. In addition, you must not take responsibility for transporting pupils.
SHOULD ITEMS DISAPPEAR OR SUFFER DAMAGE IN ANY WAY WHILE IN YOUR CARE OR POSSESSION, YOU CAN BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE ITEM(S).
Please remember that you are a guest in the building and in the classroom to which you have been assigned. It is extremely important that you conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times and that your work in that classroom reflects your BEST EFFORT in terms of the instructional program for the students with whom you are working.
If at any time the cooperating teacher or principal determines that your presence in the classroom has become detrimental to the educational program of the students in the class, you may be asked to leave the school and your placement may be terminated.
Should you be asked to leave the school based upon your behavior or your failure to perform at a satisfactory level, the University of Delaware is not obligated to reassign you to another school.
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Last updated - July 3, 2007