Duquesne University School of Education

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Duquesne University School of Education

• Duquesnes vision for the School of Education
• We can plan for it We can talk about it only
  you will make everyone believe it!
• You will make this vision become a reality.

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Purpose of the Meeting

• To review the details of your student teaching
  experience.
• To review the role and responsibilities of a
  student teacher.
• To ensure that YOU feel comfortable as a student
  teacher from Duquesne University.

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Agenda

• Dr. Helen Henke, Director of Student Teaching
• Dr. Karen Levitt, Director of the Leading Teacher
  Program
• University Supervisors

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Student Teaching

• An opportunity for you to apply what you have
  learned.
• Most significant phase of teacher education.
• You have learned the science and the knowledge of
  teaching. Now you will have the opportunity to
  develop the art of teaching.

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THE ART OF TEACHING

• The art of teaching is the art of assisting
  discovery. You can teach a lesson for a day.
  But teach curiosity, you teach for a lifetime.
  The mediocre teacher tells, the good one
  explains, the superior one shows, the great one
  inspires. Teachers are precious people who cause
  joyful happenings in the hearts of children.

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Requirements

• Be sure you have registered for Student Teaching
  just like any other course!
• Take copies of Acts 33, 34, 114 and TB test
  results on first day or send to the school prior
  to the first day.
• Contact your Cooperating Teacher to introduce
  yourself if you have not already done so.

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Praxis Examinations

• Alert me today if you do not have a 3.0 QPA or
  you have not passed the Praxis Examinations.
• PPST Reading, PPST Writing, PPST Mathematics,
  Fundamental Subjects Content Knowledge if you
  are K-12, ECE, or K-6.
• Email me immediately if you have not passed an
  exam. Do not begin student teaching!

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GRADUATION

• All students who plan to graduate in December
  with a BS or MS Degree must complete a Degree
  Application.
• The due date is November 3, 2008.
• There will be NO EXCEPTIONS!

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Expectations of Student Teachers

• Act mature.
• Be self-controlled. Do not socialize personally
  with students.
• Demonstrate respect for other adults and the
  students.
• Display a positive attitude.
• Be yourself.

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Agreements

• Chapter 354 requires an Agreement with each
  district that accepts a student teacher.
• You are a guest of your cooperating teacher and
  the school district.
• You are a representative of Duquesne University

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What is the length of the student teaching
experience?

• Student teaching is normally a 15 week
  experience. Dual majors serve 2, ten week
  experiences.
• Elementary and some secondary majors may have a
  split placement of 8/8 weeks in different grades.

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Are students permitted to engage in outside
activities during student teaching?

• Student teaching is a full-time assignment.
• Undergraduate students are advised not to take
  coursework or engage in activities that take a
  significant amount of time.
• Every exception must be approved by the Committee
  on Student Standing.

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What is the policy on attendance during student
teaching?

• Students may have 2 days for medical or emergency
  reasons. Other days are at the discretion of the
  Director, University Supervisor and Cooperating
  Teacher.

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Should student teachers observe other classes?

• Yes. You should make arrangements with the
  cooperating teacher and university supervisor to
  observe at least 3 other teachers, grade levels,
  etc. Your supervisor will provide you with
  Observation Forms ST23.

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Is it necessary for student teachers to write a
lesson plan for every lesson?

• Yes. Planning is a critical skill and must be
  learned. A student teacher is not a seasoned
  professional.

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What is the format for lesson plans?

• This is a joint decision of the cooperating
  teacher and university supervisor.
• Objectives, Standards, Procedure, Materials, and
  Student Evaluation are critical components.

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When should lesson plans be submitted?

• Lesson plans should always be submitted to the
  cooperating teacher before a lesson is taught.
  Courtesy would be at least the day before. Follow
  the building/district requirements.

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When should a student teacher assume a full
teaching load?

• The minimum requirement is two full weeks (10
  consecutive days). Most students exceed the
  requirement.

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When may the student teacher function as a
substitute teacher?

• Student teachers must not be used as substitute
  teachers. You are not certified to teach a class
  alone. If the cooperating teacher is absent, you
  may teach the classes, but an approved substitute
  must be present.

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What are the seminars for student teachers?

• There will be four seminars for student teachers
  Orientation, Career Seminar, Portfolio Seminar,
  and Exit Interviews.
• Attendance is mandatory at all scheduled
  seminars.

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What are the seminars for PPS student teachers?

• Pittsburgh teachers have a separate required
  seminar through the School District University
  Collaborative. Attendance is mandatory.
• Date, time, and location will be forthcoming.

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Weekly Log

• Monitor the hours you spend on student teaching.
  Maintain a running log of hours spent teaching,
  observing, participating in activities, etc. If
  you student teach 5 days per week for 15 weeks,
  you should log about 525 hours. Your supervisor
  will provide you with a form for this.

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What is a student teachers working portfolio?

• A working portfolio provides evidence of the
  student teachers impact on student learning. It
  identifies the source of your learning that
  enabled you to impact the students in your
  classroom.

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Portfolio Contents

• Artifacts that demonstrate student learning
• Lesson Plan that resulted in the evidence of
  student learning.
• Reflection that describes your impact on student
  learningteaching-learning connection.

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Portfolio Contents

• Capture one piece of evidence each week that
  demonstrates your impact on student learning.
• University supervisors will check progress on
  your portfolio.
• Your Working portfolio will become the substance
  of your Showcase portfolio.
• You will present your Showcase portfolio to
  program faculty in an Exit Interview.

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Weekly E-Journals

• Students are required to submit weekly electronic
  journals to their University Supervisor. The
  journals will be read and responded to in a
  timely manner. This evidence of growth and
  reflection is necessary for the students to stay
  on task, refine their strategies, and maintain a
  professional relationship within the school
  community.

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WEEKLY E-JOURNALS

• The University Supervisor will respond to each of
  the journal entries during the following week.
• Each entry should be approximately one page in
  length.

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WEEKLY E-JOURNALS

• The journal should address the following
  questions
• What additional feedback would you have liked to
  receive from your cooperating teacher that could
  help you improve as a Leading Teacher?
• Was sufficient time allotted for conferencing
  with your cooperating teacher following the
  lessons?
• Does the cooperating teacher encourage creativity
  in lesson planning?
• Did the University Supervisor conduct a
  conference with you and the cooperating teacher
  following your formal observation? (if observed)
• In what areas do you think you need the most
  improvement and have you discussed this with your
  supervisor and cooperating teacher?

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What are the responsibilities of a Cooperating
Teacher?

• Prepare the children for the student teacher.
• Orient the student teacher to the building.
• Provide a schedule, etc.
• Discuss school/district rules policies.

• Plan initial activities.
• Increase teaching responsibility as earned.
• Guide and assist as new experiences arise.
• Analyze lessons, strengths and weaknesses.
• Provide feedback.

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How will the student teacher be evaluated by the
cooperating teacher?

• A 15 week placement requires a minimum of 5
  formal observations.
• A 10 week placement requires 4 observations.
• Midterm and final evaluations are also required.
• A conferences after each is required.

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How will the student teacher be evaluated by the
University Supervisor?

• For a 15 week placement
• The supervisor is required to complete at least 2
  ST5, two formal Pathwise observations, and two
  state PDE-430 forms (1 at midterm 1 for the
  final). Students should schedule a period after
  the observations for a conference. Supervisors
  will visit a minimum of 6 times.

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How will the student teacher be evaluated by the
University Supervisor?

• For a 10 week placement
• The supervisor is required to complete at least 3
  ST5, one formal Pathwise observation, and one
  state PDE-430 form for each placement. Students
  should schedule a period after the observations
  for a conference. Supervisors will visit a
  minimum of 5 times per placement.

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Instructions for PDE-430

• General Requirements
• Used minimum of two times
• Midterm is formative and the final is summative
  for 15 week placements
• All categories must achieve at least a
  satisfactory rating
• Overall successful final evaluation must have a
  Satisfactory rating.

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Pathwise

• Pathwise is a framework for teaching developed by
  Charlotte Danielson.
• The framework describes the aspects of a
  teachers responsibilities that have been
  documented as promoting improved student
  learning.
• The four domains or areas of Pathwise guide the
  observations of the University Supervisors.

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What are the possible grades for student teaching?

• There are four possible grades and a competence
  scale.The grades are Pass, No Pass, Withdrawal
  and Incomplete.
• The competency scale includes Exemplary,
  Superior, Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory.

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Who is ultimately responsible for the students
grade?

• Although we want agreement on the students
  grade, it is ultimately the legal responsibility
  of the university supervisor to submit a grade.

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What are the most common problems in student
teaching?

• Extending yourselves too far
• Appearance Dress professionally
• Lack of planning/preparation
• Lack of discipline/motivation
• Poor attitude / Lack of professionalism
• Failure to communicate with your University
  Supervisor

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Certification

• Know which Praxis Tests you must pass and
  schedule accordingly.
• Complete the application along with a cashiers
  check.
• Recommendation of the University.
• Payment of all fees owed to the University.
• May substitute teach after submission of the
  certification application to PDE.

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Recognition

• Deans Teaching Fellows--
• Apply through Mr. McElligott
• Information of SoE website
• More information will be available at Career
  Seminar.
• Letter of Excellence-- recommended by supervisor
  and written to the student by the Director of
  Student Teaching.

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A Packet of Information for Cooperating Teachers

• Checklist
• Forms
• Calendar
• Workshop/Dinner

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Communicating During Student Teaching

• Email to and from Dr. Henke henke_at_duq.edu
• 412 396-6095
• Email to and from April Wiles wilesa_at_duq.edu
• 412 396-6117

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Questions About Student Teaching

• Please contact Dr. Henke or April Wiles.
• The Student Teaching Handbook is on the SoE
  website.

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ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE

• Index Card Information
• Name
• Address
• Phones
• SSN
• Email
• Last name 5 digits
• Example henke98765

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Have a wonderful student teaching experience!

• Learn and Enjoy yourself.
• Dr. Helen Henke
• 209D Canevin Hall
• (317 Fisher Hall temporarily)