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Book SynopsisLittle time? Big responsibility! If you are a cooperating teacherhosting a student teacher, this book is the quick reference tool that you need. We like to say, It's the little instruction book that should come with your student teacher! It answers many questions about the evaluation process, the final conference, and the elements of the letter of recommendations. Problematic situations and legal aspects are also addressed. It includes essential information in an easy-reading, handy format. With key advice from experienced teacher educators, you will understand the evaluation aspect of your supervisory role for a successful student teaching experience.
Trade ReviewSuch an amazing reminder of what it's like to walk in the footsteps of a student teacher! Every cooperating teacher needs this in his/her hands before and during the process of working with a teacher candidate. Henry and Weber cover all the bases as they remind us that our student teacher is just that...our STUDENT. This professional duo arms us with practical, perfectly positioned solutions to the challenges we face in helping these students navigate the often overwhelming, yet always rewarding path to TEACHER. -- Tara Woods, fourth grade language arts teacher
Evaluating a Student Teacher prepares you to be the best you possibly can be for your student teacher. This book will be on the desk of every cooperating teacher who seeks excellence from their student teachers. -- Paul Ritter, High School Ecology Teacher; National Environmental Science Teacher of the Year; White House Presidential Award for Innovation in Environmental Education
In Evaluating a Student Teacher I was very pleased to find a checklist referencing the legal aspects of the student evaluation process (‘“The key to good evaluation…regular, open communication!” Henry and Weber’) and the extremely helpful checklist for writing a letter of recommendation. The advice from Henry and Weber will help create a rewarding and educational experience for my student teacher as well as me. -- Anne Waldorf, First Grade Veteran Cooperating Teacher
This book offers some very real-world challenges and situations that both the student teacher and cooperating teacher may face throughout the student teaching experience. Most importantly, it provides those involved with quick, simple ideas to help guide them through to what we hope will be a positive solution. -- Scott Peters, Elementary Principal
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Should I Be Aware of Any Legal Matters? Student Teacher Evaluations Due Process for Student Teachers Liability of Student Teachers Copyright Infringement Substitute Teaching Ethics in Teacher Education Topics for Discussion Chapter 2: What If a Big Problem Develops? Lack of Aptitude for Teaching Economic Concerns Family and Peer Issues Immaturity Stress School Adjustment Extended Schedule Instructional Problems Problem Analysis Model Problem-Solving Climate Problems Beyond the Student Teacher Control Chapter 3: What’s Involved in the Evaluation Process? Evaluation Methods Conferences Applying Quadrant Levels Letter of Recommendation Epilogue References About the Authors
