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Book SynopsisLittle time? Big responsibility! If you are a cooperating teachers hosting a student teacher (or a curious college supervisor or clinical field director), this book is the quick reference tool that you need. We like to say, It's the little instruction book that should have come with your student teacher! It provides comprehensive direction that you need to prepare for your student teacher's arrival and the initial weeks. It includes essential information in an easy-reading, handy format. With key advice from experienced teacher educators sprinkled with gems of research, you will understand your role clearly and know how to create a solid foundation for a successful student teaching experience.
Trade ReviewPreparing for a Student Teacher, Book 1 of Student Teaching: The Cooperating Teacher Series, is a concise, user-friendly guide for cooperating teachers. With limited time available to me, I found this to have a teacher-friendly layout — it reads like a map! I love the layout! The authors took all of the highlights out of Supervising Student Teachers the Professional Way, 7 ed. and compiled them into an easy-to-read desktop guide for all cooperating teachers. -- Carol Johnson, cooperating teacher, National Board Certified teacher, fifth grade teacher
The tools and insights shared in this book make it a must-read book for both novice and experienced cooperating teachers. Preparing for a student teacher is crucial for a successful experience for both the student teacher and the cooperating teacher. Henry and Weber view preparing for the experience through the lens of the cooperating teacher and provide essential components to consider in that preparation. -- Linda Houser, PhD, assistant dean, former director of student teaching, IU School of Education- IUPUI, Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) president
This book will surely prove to be indispensable for both first time and experienced cooperating teachers and their supervisors. The format provides easy to follow information, practical suggestions and helpful reminders that are convenient for quick reference and critical to a successful experience with a student teacher. -- Pamela Lester, supervisor of interns, Kean University
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments 1 How Do I Get Ready? Understanding Cooperating Teacher Role and Traits Prepping for the Experience Mapping the Framework of Responsibility Learning about a Student Teacher Acclimating the Student Teacher Preparing the Class 2 How Do I Get the Student Teacher Started? Changes in the Classroom Introduction to the Class Introduction to the Faculty Initial Days Increased Responsibility Initial Instruction 3 How Do I Build a Working Relationship with a Student Teacher? Constructive Climate Transition of the Student Teacher Collaboration Self Concept Teacher Identity Professional Rapport with Pupils Personality Differences Generational Differences Intense Differences 4 How Do I Interact with the College Supervisor? Roles and Responsibilities Early Interaction Establishing Rapport Planned Visits Interaction with the Student Teacher Epilogue References About the Authors
