Teacher Candidate Program Overview
In this program, interns progress through different rotations gaining classroom experience, reflecting on their learning, and developing teaching abilities. They begin with limited classroom experience, gradually observing, reflecting, and eventually co-teaching and teaching independently. The responsibilities include being prepared, seeking feedback, and becoming more independent over time. The agenda involves reviewing materials, discussing field experiences, identifying mentor qualities, and providing time for sharing.
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TODAYS AGENDA Review MAT 2.0 Update attendants on fall field experience and discuss the connection to the spring internship. Reflect on what makes a good mentor Provide time for content areas to meet, greet, and share
COURSE SCHEDULE FOR PROGRAM SUMMER SUMMER FALL FALL Learning Theory Literacies Across the Curriculum SPRING SPRING Research Seminar Curriculum Theory & Development for Teachers Assessment, Evaluation, and Research in Education Methods II Social Justice & Multiculturalism in Education Second Language Assessment Immersion Experience Methods I Field Experience Intercession: Classroom Management
INTERN REALITY ROTATION ONE Interns begin fall field experience With limited significant classroom experience 5 weeks into a licensure and graduate program Knowledgeable about theory and praxis of educational psychology, diversity, curriculum, and classroom management Dependent upon the department and mentor for a great deal of guidance
INTERN REALITY ROTATION TWO Interns have Observed a variety of classes in their discipline and in their school districts. Reflected on their experiences through reports and class assignments. Applied theory to practice. Participated in extra-curricular activities, PD opportunities, and parent conferences. Co-planned, co-taught, and independently taught lessons. Experienced three full weeks of immersion in the partner school.
TEACHER CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITIES : Be on-time and prepared for the experience Be courteous to all personnel Become familiar with the rules and procedures of the school When in doubt ask! Observe teaching and learn about other duties Be flexible and open to all experiences Attend all required meetings Seek out formative feedback from mentor and supervisors Reflect on strengths and weaknesses Be prepared to assist, co-plan, co-teach, and teach independently in mentor s classroom Invite other teachers and administrators to observe lessons and provide feedback Gradually become more independent assuming full responsibility for all classes
MENTOR RESPONSIBILITIES Provide the teacher candidates (TCs) their own space in the classroom to work Introduce the TCs to as many people in the school as feasible (e.g. Principal, administrative assistants, custodians, instructional aids) Make sure that TCs are aware of important school policies that must be upheld Answer questions regarding logistical concerns Provide curricular direction while allowing TC to implement techniques learned in methods classes Share resources Allow TCs to make mistakes and learn from them Provide constructive, critical feedback on a regular basis Encourage TCs to grow as teachers and professionals Hold TCs to high expectations regarding the dispositional aspects of the field (e.g. punctuality, consistency, integrity, professionalism etc.) Communicate significant concerns to university supervisor immediately so that the partnership team can work towards constructive solutions to issues before they become unsalvageable Provide a balance of observed and independent teaching for TCs as they conduct lessons and their units
SPRING 2018 SEED MAT IMMERSION CALENDAR March May April January February Acclimation to school and classroom Independent Supervised Teaching Independent Supervised Teaching / Co- Planning/Teaching Co-Planning/ Co-Teaching Independent Teaching / Unit Plan Career Readiness Seminar 2-8 Classes at UA (January 16) Independent Supervised Teaching Observing Other Classes Teacher Education Career Fair 4-3 Co-Planning/ Co-Teaching Cohort Meeting Cohort Meeting Cohort Meeting Cohort Meeting Cohort Meeting Out of Area Placement
SPECIAL NOTES Special Notes: Some teacher candidates will be in Peru or Sweden for the out of area placement. Teacher candidates will be excused on the day that they present their final project. Mentor notes: Formative and summative evaluations will be uploaded to Taskstream. https://teacher-education.uark.edu/mentor-teachers/index.php TCs have evening classes on Mondays. TCs have cohort meetings every four weeks. TCs may be required to attend PD events on campus throughout the semester; TCs will be excused from internship in these cases.
MEET AND GREET ENGLISH AND DRAMA/SPEECH FOREIGN LANGUAGE MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES COUNSELING 343 146 A 146 340 239 249
