1 A grade of “C” or better is required in all Principles courses. Even if ...

Cell phones and pagers should be turned off and stowed out-of-sight before going onto school property.
Candidates must remember that they are the guests of the cooperating teachers, the principals, and the
schools/school systems. Schools cooperate with the university very graciously, and they genuinely look forward to
having candidates assigned to their schools. Teacher candidates are requested to arrive on time for all appointments, to introduce
themselves to the principal, assistant principals, receptionist, and other staff, and to let such people know where they are from and
why they are there, and to offer genuine thanks for allowing candidates to work in the schools. You must follow the check-in and
check-out procedures for your school. You must also wear your name badge anytime children are present in the building.
The culture of the assigned school may likely be more conservative than candidates‟ own peer culture environments. It is the job
of all teacher candidates to observe and blend in with the professionals at the school. It is neither the role nor the job of teacher
candidates to change the culture, the rules, or the philosophy of their assigned school(s).
From: Handbook of Early Field Experiences: http://www.elon.edu/e-web/academics/education/education/fieldexphandbook
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Overall Comments:
Was the lesson cohesive Were students engaged Was the lesson challenging Did substantive learning take place
Strengths
Ideas to Think About and Continue to Work On
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