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Education Unit. The Practicum Experience Introduction. Education Unit. Activator: Professional Standards for Teachers (PSTs) Activity Work with a neighbor to complete the activity. Education Unit. Purpose of the Practicum.
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Education Unit The Practicum Experience Introduction
Education Unit Activator: Professional Standards for Teachers (PSTs) Activity • Work with a neighbor to complete the activity
Education Unit Purpose of the Practicum • Ensure teacher candidates are ready to make impact with students on day one; • Measure teacher candidates’ practice on key indicators of the Professional Standards for Teachers (PSTs) page 15 in your practicum handbook; • Support teacher candidates in improving their practice based on targeted feedback and performance assessments; and • Provide data for continuous program improvement.
Education Unit The Conceptual Framework Page 4
Education Unit Roles and Responsibilities Supervising Practitioner, page 10 Program Supervisor, page 11
Education Unit Establishing Productive, Positive, and Professional Relationships in Schools
Education Unit Additional Guidelines for Teacher Candidates, page 7
Education Unit Policies to Note: Page6 Absences Substitute Teaching Accepting Employment while a Student Teacher
Education Unit Candidate Assessment of Performance (CAP) Page 25, Appendix D • 2 Announced Observations (1st observation is within the first two weeks of practicum) • 2 Unannounced Observations • Professional Practice Goal • Measure(s) of impact on student learning • Feedback from student through surveys • Candidate Artifacts organized in the Evidence Binder
Education Unit CAP Process/5 Step Cycle
Education Unit Progression of Responsibilities • Full Responsibility Requirements (page 7) • Documentation of Practicum Hours Form (Page 17)
Education Unit • GUIDELINES FOR ASSISTING AT-RISK CANDIDATES DURING PRACTICUM • Page 8 • Fitchburg State’s Endorsement Responsibility
Education Unit Assignment: Due for Orientation to Practicum Session 2 - Tuesday, September 13 • Read Practicum Handbook through page 17 plus Appendices A,B,D,E,F (page 51 and 52),H, I • Homework Scavenger Hunt Part 2!
Education Unit Resources for assistance and support Education Unit Forms Contacts
Education Unit Questions and Comments