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TCH 216 University High School Clinical Experience Orientation. Ryan Brown Spring 2014. Clinical Experience Overview. Progressive 10-week Field Experience Observation assisting teaching Observations On or before 2/13, conduct 5 “outside” observations
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TCH 216University High SchoolClinical Experience Orientation Ryan Brown Spring 2014
Clinical Experience Overview • Progressive 10-week Field Experience • Observation assisting teaching • Observations • On or before 2/13, conduct 5 “outside” observations • Spend the other days in your CT’s classroom • Assisting • Find ways to assist in your CT’s classroom • Teaching (Mar. 18th – Apr. 10th) • Culminate with AT LEAST 3 consecutive days of teaching (some variation due to # of clinical students)
Teaching Expectations • This is pre-student teaching; it is not student teaching. • You are highly encouraged to get involved in the class where you will be teaching and get to know the students (i.e. their names, activities, interests). • Offer your assistance, ask for grading assignments, ask to help in class during independent work. • Look for additional opportunities (i.e. clubs, activities, tutoring center) • This is a semester long experience, please treat it accordingly.
Teaching Expectations • Be prepared to be at UHS for your lab time (TWR) for ten weeks. • Dress professionally. • Use this experience to begin/continue your transition from student to a professional educator. • Be a partner with your cooperating teacher. • Use this experience to grow and improve as a teacher. Growth requires being open to feedback and being self-reflective.
Teaching Expectations 5 Hours of Teacher Aide Work might include: • Grading student work (given by CT, not you) • Designing an activity for CT • Set up/practice lab for CT • Convert written test to Blackboard test • Research a topic for CT • These may vary by CT; ask your CT!
U-High Website U-High Website • http://www.uhigh.ilstu.edu/
Clinical Experience Webpages • http://www.uhigh.ilstu.edu/blogs/candi/
Clinical Experience Webpages • http://www.uhigh.ilstu.edu/blogs/candi/?page_id=124
UHS Extra Hours • Plenty of options exist to fulfill the “school events” clinical hours and/or to gain extra hours. • Events: Sports, Fine Arts Events, Dances, etc… • Tutoring: The U-Link center is always in need of tutors.
Questions, Problems, Concerns? • First----Speak with your Cooperating Teacher (CT), and/or your TCH instructor. • If you need additional help contact me: • Dr. Ryan Brown, Secondary Education Coordinator • rbrown@ilstu.edu or 438-3964