Tips to Survive the first days of school as a student teacher

1. Tips to Survive the first days of school as a student teacher By: Tammy Mosack, Minnie Sapp, Maryam eftekhari, & Debora Ripper

2. Purpose: • This presentation is designed to provide student teachers with tips to help them successfully navigate through the rigors of the first days of school.

3. HOW TO BE AN EFFECTIVE TEACHER

4. The three characteristics of an effective teacher are: • Has good classroom management skills • Teaches for mastery • Has high expectations for student success

5. Positive expectations • Believing to win • Believing that every child can learn • Believing in themselves

6. The effective teacher • Addresses people by names • Says” please “ and “thank you” • Has a controlled, attractive smile • Is lovable and capable

7. The effective teacher • Works on having a well-managed classroom • Trains students to know what they are to do • Has students working on tasks • Has a classroom with little confusion

8. Has discipline plan when students arrive on the first day of school • Posts some rules or responsibilities • Explains the posted rules and requirements

9. The effective teacher • Prepares, prepares, and prepares • Prepares the classroom for effective work • Maximizes student learning , and minimizes student misbehavior

10. Communication

11. Student teachers are often placed into an awkward and stressful situation, not sure of their authority. These tips can help aid student teachers as they begin their first teaching assignment.

12. Communication tips: Student Teacher to Student • Treat the students as if you are the actual teacher Many student teachers try to become friends with the students first and when it comes time to teach they have no control. Respect– You will receive it as long as you give it Not only to your peers , but most importantly to your students no matter how old they are.

13. Give Positive words to each child and make them feel important on a regular basis • Each child is important and is not a mistake or accident • Be firm but loving from the get go • If they know the limits, you are then able to have fun and smile and laugh with your students

14. Be confident. • Even if you don’t feel confident, pretend! The students can sense your hesitance or fear. • Establish authority at the beginning. • It is important to be consistent with whatever behavior plan you have. If you say you are going to do something, you must follow through.

15. Don’t let them get away with being rude to you • If you do, you will have trouble maintaining control in the classroom later on.

16. If a child misbehaves, address the situation and move on. Do not dwell on it or bring it up later. • If a child consistently misbehaves, you must strive to not let the child see how the behavior affects you. • Help students immediately • This shows you are ready and willing to assume the role of a teacher. • Take time for the little extras • Positive reinforcement or just a simple “Good Morning”.

17. Empower: • Empower all, every age group that you come in contact with. This is done by really listening and not merely hearing what others are sharing. Looking into their eyes when you are listening and talking can make a person feel validated and can even boost their self-esteem. Finally, letting a person keep their dignity when there is a misunderstanding can speak volumes of your wisdom and self-control. Know ledge is wonderful and knowing how to communicate with everyone is superb.

18. Communication tips: student teacher to parents • You should start out by trying to introduce yourself to all the parents by the end of the first week: • Keep in mind that you are responsible for what matters the most to them in their lives • Share your thoughts and listen to theirs • Be respectful • Maintain confidentiality

19. Communication between student teacher and mentor teacher Surviving Your Student Teaching Experience

20. Communication About Instruction • Mentor teacher and the student teacher need to be able to discuss lesson plans and different ways to implement the lessons. • The student teacher needs to be aware of special needs students that are included in the classes so that adjustments to instruction can be made to fit the learning needs of all the students.

21. Communication About TEKS • The Mentor Teacher should communicate with the Student Teacher concerning the TEKS that will be covered during the placement period. • The Student Teacher should ask the Mentor Teacher for input or ideas for making the lessons fun and informative.

22. Communication About Classroom Management • The Student Teacher and the Mentor Teacher need to communicate about the policies and procedures that relate to classroom management. • The Student Teacher needs to ask for clarification of the policies when the mentor teacher gives vague or unclear information.

23. Communication about Grading • Mentor Teacher and the Student Teacher should discuss policies about grading papers. • The Student Teacher should ask the mentor teacher if points will be taken off for words that are illegible or spelled incorrectly. • The Student Teacher should ask the mentor teacher about how many points to take off when a student does not follow the proper procedure in marking their answers.

24. Communication Between Student Teacher and other Teachers • The Student Teacher should always be friendly without appearing overly friendly. • The Student Teacher should always be willing to help other teachers.

25. Communication About Other Duties • The Student Teacher should ask the Mentor Teacher for assistance and clarification when performing other duties. • The Student Teacher should have clear procedures when performing bus duty. • The Mentor Teacher needs to inform the Student Teacher about: • Behaviors that are not acceptable. • Students that will take alternative routes home from school on a certain day.

26. School Politics • Student Teachers should never listen to other teachers who discuss a student or the student’s family. • The Student Teacher should make an excuse to vacate the area. • The Student Teacher should never make comments about a student or students. • The Student Teacher should conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.

27. School politics cont. • The Student Teacher should never listen to gossip about another teacher in the lounge. • Never make a comment about a student or another teacher.

28. Tip #? What’s in a name?

29. Remembering student names • Why should we worry about it….. • •Difficult (up to 200 names) • •Highly Diverse • •Classroom Management joel Chloe justin Joey ryan Miranda connor

30. Remembering student names • Strategies • •Graphic Organizers • •Personal Connections • •Mnemonic Devices Joey

31. Remembering student names • Graphic Organizers • •Seating Chart Chloe Connor Joey Amanda Justin Tyler Hunter Miranda Joel Tanner

32. Remembering student names • Personal Connections • •Snowball Fight • •Memory Game Hee! Hee! ryan connor Miranda Chloe Joey justin

33. Remembering student names • Mnemonic Devices • •Chunking • •Pairing Day 1--------- Chloe Justin Joey Joel Miranda Day 2 --------- 6. Ryan Connor Etc. Chloe Miranda justin Joey

34. Winona Remembering student names • Other Suggestion • •Time • •Odd Names • •Extroverts Joey Julien Joey Joey Anatasia Rishav Joey AnneMarie