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Dr. Tom Haynes Secondary Teacher Education Coordinator Department of Curriculum and Instruction tshayne@ilstu.edu. C&I 216/289.75 University High School Clinical Orientation Tuesday, september 15, 2009. Field Experience Guide.
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Dr. Tom Haynes Secondary Teacher Education Coordinator Department of Curriculum and Instruction tshayne@ilstu.edu C&I 216/289.75 University High SchoolClinical OrientationTuesday, september 15, 2009
Field Experience Guide • http://www.coe.ilstu.edu/ci/undergraduate/programs/seced/printform.shtm • http://www.uhigh.ilstu.edu/clinicals/clinicals.htm and go to the link called “Field Experience Guide for Faculty, Cooperating Teachers and Students”
Clinical Hours Guidelines • 3rd – 5th wk of ISU classes: T or W depending on semester and year; 1:15-3:00 UHS Orientation (today) (2 hours) • Observations outside content area for Targeted Observation Paper (TOR) or other class assignment (5 hours)
Clinical Hours Guidelines • Attend school events at UHS (Open House, concerts, athletics, department meetings) or professional education meetings/conferences (5 -7 hours total)
Clinical Hours Guidelines • Meetings and/or communication with cooperating teacher (CT) and preparation time for teaching at UHS (15 hours ) • Observations or teacher assisting 5-7 class periods within assigned class prior to teaching (5-7 hours)
Clinical Hours Guidelines • Instructional Support opportunities: grading/copying/tutoring your CT’s students or at the Learning Center/team teaching/curriculum projects/ technology projects/teacher assisting (5-7 hours) • Teaching time: at least 3 lessons consecutively (3 hours)
Clinical Hours Guidelines • The listed hours (40-46) are the minimum requirement for your clinical experience at University High School. You are encouraged to do more to have an enriched experience. • You will also complete microteaching and possibly other clinical experiences related to your C& class. These hours will be documented as well.
What this experience is: • This is pre-student teaching; this is not student teaching. • Get involved in the class where you will be teaching and get to know the students. • Ask for grading, offer your assistance, ask to help during independent work
Teaching Expectations: • Be prepared to be at UHS for your lab time (TWR) for ten weeks–Your CT/mentor will inform you of the schedule • Turn in your lesson plans for approval and discussion with your CT at least one week in advance • You will teach 3 consecutive days
The Value of Your UHS Experience • This is your opportunity! • This is one of your important steps in becoming a professional educator! • Don’t minimize; maximize your benefits from this experience.
The Value of YourUHS Experience • Be a partner with your U-High faculty CT…their schedule includes work with teacher candidates and is not considered “extra,” as it would be at other high schools. • Work hard; enjoy your students and your new colleagues.
UHS Schedules • Schedule A, B, C, D http://www.uhigh.ilstu.edu/ • http://www.uhigh.ilstu.edu/daily/calindex.html and see second information bar from the left, or click on month • Freshman schedule - http://www.uhigh.ilstu.edu/first/welcome.html
Questions, Problems, Concerns? • First----Speak with your Cooperating Teacher (CT), and/or your C&I instructor… • Or email me (tshayne@ilstu.edu)