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Student teacher starts tomorrow! Eeek!
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Student teacher starts tomorrow! Eeek!
I'm starting with a student teacher tomorrow.
I had one years ago, and it was a DISASTER! I mean -it was a horrible experience and I hated going to work every day because of her.
This one seems to have a decent head on her shoulders (and she just sent me a text to see what she can bring me from Starbucks tomorrow morning - bonus points!!!) and is eager to start with the kids. I teach middle school language.
Does anyone have any tips to make it an awesome experience for her, me AND the students?
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Posted 1/9/11 8:20 PM  |
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missfabulous
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Colleen
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Re: Student teacher starts tomorrow! Eeek!
I did my student teaching pretty recently (4 years ago). What I remember helped me was being able to observe first. I did two placements and at my first placement the teacher kind of pushed me into teaching very quickly. The second placement the teacher let me observe a little longer and let me teach when I felt more comfortable.
Don't forget to show her/tell her any "unwritten" rules of the school (where the bathroom is, casual Fridays, cranky teachers to try and avoid)!
I hope this student teacher goes better than your last!
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| Posted 1/9/11 8:37 PM |
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CallaLily
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Re: Student teacher starts tomorrow! Eeek!
I just wanted to say good luck! I had an AWFUL student teacher a few years ago and have not taken one on since. Hope this experience goes well for you!
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| Posted 1/10/11 5:55 PM |
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LL514
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Re: Student teacher starts tomorrow! Eeek!
Posted by Renee615
I just wanted to say good luck! I had an AWFUL student teacher a few years ago and have not taken one on since. Hope this experience goes well for you!
i have my first student teacher starting next week!! she hasn't contacted me yet and im starting to get nervous! i really hope its a good experience for both of us.
good luck to you!
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| Posted 1/10/11 7:56 PM |
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LulaBell
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J
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Re: Student teacher starts tomorrow! Eeek!
I usually have at least one student teacher per year - I really try to make them feel comfortable and treat them as peers. I invite them to observe, ask as many questions as possible and talk them through the lesson progression and planning and evaluate how the lesson went after I teach it. I want them to start thinking the way I think about how a lesson develops (since I turn my class over to them and am responsible for the results!) I avail all of my resources to them and require that when they do teach, that they show me all materials and plans a day before and then we discuss the lesson right after. I'm pretty hands on and open and it's been successful. I am critical of myself which helps them feel more comfy for when I eventually will (constructively) criticize them. Good luck! I love having student teachers :)
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| Posted 1/10/11 8:30 PM |
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NoStressMom
My Heart and Soul
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Re: Student teacher starts tomorrow! Eeek!
Just tell her to keep bringing in the starbucks and everything willl A ok!! LOL
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| Posted 1/11/11 2:12 PM |
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