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ILAS 301

ILAS 301. Check yourself. Have you G oogled yourself lately?. Assignments links are on tcert website – Only for those who did not take ilas 201 in fall 2013. Mandated Reporter Academic Integrity Twitter. Course materials are best viewed using Internet Explorer.

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ILAS 301

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  1. ILAS 301

  2. Check yourself • Have you Googled yourself lately?

  3. Assignmentslinks are on tcert website – Only for those who did not take ilas 201 in fall 2013 • Mandated Reporter • Academic Integrity • Twitter

  4. Course materials are best viewed using Internet Explorer

  5. Coursepack highlights • Privacy of Student Data sheet – returned to Melanie Bickley by February 3, electronically or in person • Contact information and website address • Attendance policy • Contacting the schools • Clinical Communication Form and Teacher Checklist • Dispositions • Assessments

  6. Coursepack Highlights • What to do during observations • Assignments • Time Logs • Middle School • High School • Final Assessments Please, do NOT combine on one sheet!

  7. PLACEMENTS

  8. It’s the Little Things Transitioning from a student to a pre-service teacher

  9. Our job is to help you find a job.

  10. Today’s Objectives • After this presentation you will be able to: • Remember the “little” things you can do to help you exhibit the qualities of a high caliber professional . • Remember the differences between “student” thinking and “pre-service teacher” thinking.

  11. The Little Things: Clothing • Dress for the position you want, not for the position you have. • Professional dress expected every time you are in a school building (except for Monday seminars). • Jeans are NEVER ok. Not even on Fridays. Not even during Spirit Week. Not even if your teacher says it is ok. NEVER.

  12. The Little Things: Writing • Proofread everything you write: • Personal Statements • Applications • E-mails • Tutoring forms • Attachments – Are they there? Are they complete? • Spelling errors, grammar errors, informal language – all could mean the difference between landing the interview and landing in the recycling bin! • Treat written work like an audition, not like an obligatory assignment.

  13. The Little Things: Reading • Read all directions carefully and make sure that you follow them to the letter. • Re-read directions at least twice (if not more) before completing the task.

  14. Reading – continued • Before contacting the school, cooperating teacher, small group facilitator, or Mrs. Bickley, make sure that the question you are asking isn’t already answered somewhere • Course syllabus • ILAS 301 Website • Google • School website • Classmate • Twitter • Previous E-mail

  15. If you’ve done all of this and you’re still not sure, ask for help! “I’m so sorry to bother you” is an EXCELLENT stock phrase.

  16. The Little Things: Communication • Communicate BEFORE the fact, not after. • 24 hour rule – for you, but don’t expect it from others. • If you say you are going to do something, do it. • If someone helps you, thank them. • You are dealing with humans. Mistakes happen. Teachers must be flexible. • It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. • Try very, very hard to avoid assumptions. • Mr./Ms./Dr. ALWAYS

  17. Sample Email Good Afternoon Mrs. Bickley, After attending the middle school orientation yesterday at XYZ Middle School, the cooperating teacher, Mrs. Soandso, and I discovered a dilemma. She only teaches science at XYZ, not social studies. Although I believe I could brush up on my science skills the best that I can, it does conflict with my concentration of history/social studies. I just wanted to bring this to your attention before moving any further with Mrs. Soandso. We thought it was best to figure this thing out before setting a schedule and proceeding with observations. Thank you for your time and effort. Best regards,

  18. Email Template • Salutation – always use Mr. or Ms. (Dear Ms. Jones) • Introduce yourself – don’t assume they remember you or what you do (My name is Bob Smith, and I am a History teacher candidate at NIU) • Ask your question or state reason for email – KEEP IT SHORT AND TO THE POINT • Thank person (Thank you so much for your time.) • Closing (Sincerely, Bob Smith)

  19. The Little Things: Chain of Command Most formal and least contact

  20. The Little Things: Questions • Don’t be afraid to ask questions. • Make sure that: • Questions haven’t already been answered in class • Questions aren’t answered in the material you have • Questions aren’t easily answered by an internet search • Questions come before the assignment due date.

  21. The Little Things: Organization • Due Dates • Due dates are important and should not be missed. Look through all of your materials and make a calendar to help stay organized. • Time Commitments • Schools are busy. You are guests. If you say you will be there on a specific day and time, be there. No excuses. • Emergencies do happen. If they happen to you, contact your cooperating teacher in advance (if possible) by phone and e-mail. C.C. Mrs. Bickley on the e-mail.

  22. The Little Things: Organization • Paperwork • Teachers have to track thousands of pieces of paper a week. Pre-service teachers do too. Read all paperwork carefully, follow directions completely, and submit things on time. • Make copies • Make copies of ALL important forms before you submit them from this point forward

  23. The Little Things: Doing MORE • To make yourself a truly exceptional candidate you need to do MORE, and you need to stand out. • Ways you can do more: • Offer to help out with additional things at your placement school • Look for volunteer opportunities in your community working with school-aged children • Get involved with something at NIU or your hometown. Interesting experiences make for interesting resumes!

  24. Doing More • Start thinking about your marketability • ELL? • Second language? • Endorsement in another subject? • Reading coursework? • Unique opportunities • What will make you different from all of the other people who are applying for the same job for which you are applying?

  25. Any questions?

  26. DeKalb High School and Clinton Rosette Middle School placements ONLY • Tutoring opportunities

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