Guidelines for Student Teaching Internship - The Citadel

Section 4: Expectations of the Cooperating TeacherThe cooperating teacher is the person who works on a daily basis with the studentteaching intern. Collaboration between the two individuals is necessary as the intern begins todevelop professional competence. Initially, the cooperating teacher will oversee the activities ofthe intern very carefully and extensively. As the intern becomes more proficient, thecooperating teacher will transfer increasing duties and responsibilities to him/her. Ultimately,the student teaching intern should function in the total teaching role by maintaining andundertaking all duties and activities normally performed by the cooperating teacher.Throughout the internship, the cooperating teacher is encouraged to develop and sustain acooperative relationship with the intern. In the rare instance where a cooperating teacherneeds to be absent for an extended period of time, an alternative placement may be made.A. ResponsibilitiesTo assist the teaching intern in achieving a successful student teaching experience, eachcooperating teacher is expected to:1. attend the orientation for cooperating teachers;2. accept the intern as a novice teacher (provide a warm, supportive atmosphere in theclassroom and general school environment);3. establish a specific time for joint planning and evaluation;4. acquaint the intern with instructional materials, supplies, and equipment available;5. assist the intern in planning a schedule of activities leading from observation to full-timeteaching;6. confer regularly with the intern to establish positive and constructive approaches toclassroom management, discipline, and teaching techniques;7. involve the intern in planned opportunities to observe and participate in a wide varietyof professional experiences both in class and outside of class (i.e., P.T.A., parentconferences, student clubs, and field trips);8. provide opportunities for the intern's professional growth through attendance atprofessional meetings and staff meetings;9. enhance the intern's progress by providing constructive criticism and informativefeedback on a daily basis;10. participate in regular conferences with the college supervisor and contact the supervisorwith all questions or requests for assistance;11. submit ADEPT Midterm (optional for P.E.) and Final Evaluation Forms (at the conclusionor each placement for P.E. interns) and discuss these reports with the college supervisorand intern at specified times;12. assist the intern when necessary in anticipating needs, addressing apprehensions,minimizing fears, and supporting expectations of the intern;The Citadel, School of Education 17