handbook for cooperating teachers - Wilmington University

providing clear and focused instruction appropriate to students’ developmental levels;planning and preparing for lessons/activities;using a variety of instructional strategies and materials to meet differing learning styles;monitoring and assessing student progress in a systematic, regular fashion;using class time in an efficient manner;contributing to the life of the school by participating in extra- and co-curricular activities,school events, music and art programs, meetings for parents, parent/teacher conferences, fundraisingactivities, in-service programs, etc.Throughout the experience, you are expected to:exemplify the attitudes and actions of a professional educator.grow personally and professionally through inquiry, analysis, and reflection.exhibit self-control, poise, vitality, and enthusiasm.report for school and related activities on time.follow the same daily schedule as your Cooperating Teacher.conform to school regulations, policies, and local standards of behavior.dress appropriately and in keeping with professional standards.submit all reports (checklists, self-evaluations, logs, journals, letters, etc.) as required;attend all scheduled seminars and complete all assignments related to those seminars.attend school and district sponsored in-service staff development sessions.prepare necessary lesson materials and have all materials ready at the start of the lesson.deal with others (adults and children) in a courteous, honest, conscientious, and caring manner.safeguard all personal and confidential information concerning students, and use such informationonly for professional purposes.accept constructive criticism; build on strengths and endeavor to correct weaknesses andshortcomings.College of EducationProfessional PartnersCreating Environments for Learning40August 2011