What is a quality field experience?

1. What is a quality field experience? Research-based factors

2. Congruence between the field experience and the university/college

3. Increased time in the classroom does not correlate with effective practices

4. Be watchful of a lack of purpose and coordination related to a clearly articulated theoretical framework

5. Students must overcome preconceived notions about the classroom

6. Novice teachers learn the most about pedagogy from field experiences

7. What is one of the most significant impacts of a quality field experience? • The Cooperating Teacher

8. Training cooperating teachers is a vital step • Communication Skills • Feedback Techniques • Reflective Practices • Evaluation Methods

9. Create a team between the student teacher, cooperating teacher, and university supervisor

10. Student teachers respond better to a “collaborative” style rather than “directive” or “nondirective” styles

11. De-briefing field experiences is important

12. View the teaching process as a “problem solving” rather than a set of routines to be practiced and delivered

13. Field experiences that combine reflection, innovation, and ownership have the greatest potential for effectiveness

14. Nature of the field experience is more important than the amount of time spent in the field

15. Opportunities to work in a variety of classrooms enhance the field experience quality