Weekly Checklist The weekly checklist is a schedule or guide for the approximately ten to twelve weeks of student teaching. The requirements outlined for each week can and should be adjusted to fit individual’s needs, circumstances and/or abilities. You may find it useful to date or check off as each activity is completed. NOTE: This schedule is intended as a guide. The requirements outlined for each week can and should be adjusted to fit individual needs and circumstances.
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Prior to first day Student Teacher
___ Locate school. ___ Visit supervising teacher. ___ Become familiar with school, policies, reporting times, etc. ___ Get copy of your schedule. ___ Obtain and become familiar with the curriculum. ___ Read your Student Teacher Guide thoroughly. ___ Begin lesson planning for Applied Instruction.
Supervising Teacher ___ Prepare for a good relationship between the student teacher and your students. ___ Provide the student teacher with a desk or other suitable work space in the classroom. ___ Inform the student teacher of school policies and regulations (e.g., emergencies, fire drills, etc.). ___ Share with the student teacher copies of curricular guides, teaching manuals, etc. ___ Assist with lesson planning. ___ Provide other material as needed. Remember, you are helping to determine who gets in the profession – this teacher could end up next door to you.
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College Supervisor ___ Get list of student teachers from the Director for Clinical Experiences. ___ Contact your student teachers regarding your first visit at least two weeks prior to the start of student teaching. ___ Let your student teachers know if they are to send you material prior to your visit. ___ A brief letter of introduction to the supervising teacher is encouraged.