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C&I 216 & 289.75 University High School Clinical Experience Orientation. Ryan Brown Fall 2012. Clinical Experience Overview. Progressive 10-week Field Experience Observation assisting teaching Observations
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C&I 216 & 289.75 University High SchoolClinical Experience Orientation Ryan Brown Fall 2012
Clinical Experience Overview • Progressive 10-week Field Experience • Observation assisting teaching • Observations • Prior to 9/20, conduct 5 “outside” observations (arrange these through online scheduler) • Spend the other days in your CT’s classroom • Assisting • Find ways to assist in your CT’s classroom • Teaching (Oct 16 – Nov 8) • Culminate with AT LEAST 3 consecutive days of teaching
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 eleven 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.
UHS Schedules U-High Website • http://www.uhigh.ilstu.edu/ • Use the schedule section in the top right corner for both activities and alternate schedule days. The Clinical Experience at University High School webpage • http://www.uhigh.ilstu.edu/clinicals/clinicals.htm • Includes online scheduler, forms, field guide, expectations, etc…
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 tutoring center is always in need of tutors.
Questions, Problems, Concerns? • First----Speak with your Cooperating Teacher (CT), and/or your C&I instructor. • If you need additional help contact me: • Dr. Ryan Brown, Secondary Education Coordinator • rbrown@ilstu.edu or 438-3964