Student Teaching Handbook - Butler University

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................................4
Acknowledgements...........................................................................................................................................................5
Mission and Vision of the College of Education...............................................................................................................6
Glossary ...........................................................................................................................................................................7
Goal of Student Teaching..................................................................................................................................................9
Policies and Procedures...................................................................................................................................................10
Qualifications for Student Teaching.........................................................................................................................10
Placement of Student Teachers.................................................................................................................................10
Prerequisite Assignment: Placement Introduction ...................................................................................................11
School Orientation & Observation .........................................................................................................................12
Length of Assignment..............................................................................................................................................12
Length of Day.........................................................................................................................................................13
Absences .................................................................................................................................................................13
Athletic Involvement During Student Teaching.......................................................................................................13
Employment ...........................................................................................................................................................13
Enrollment in Additional Courses During Student Teaching...................................................................................13
Mediation Procedures Related to Student Teaching Placement ...............................................................................13
Required Seminars...................................................................................................................................................13
Disruption of Instructional Process .........................................................................................................................14
Conferencing with Students.....................................................................................................................................14
Substitute Teaching..................................................................................................................................................14
Process for Placing a Student on Academic Contract...............................................................................................14
Termination of Placements .....................................................................................................................................15
Grading...................................................................................................................................................................15
Appeal and Reinstatement.......................................................................................................................................15
Qualification for Recommendation for Initial Licensure..........................................................................................16
Criminal Background Check...................................................................................................................................16
Zachary’s Law .........................................................................................................................................................16
The Art of Being a Cooperating Teacher.........................................................................................................................17
Role & Responsibilities of the Cooperating Teacher........................................................................................................18
Role & Responsibilities of the Student Teacher...............................................................................................................19
Role & Responsibilities of the University Supervisor.......................................................................................................20
Role & Responsibilities of the Cooperating Principal......................................................................................................21
Invitation to Training......................................................................................................................................................22
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