Preparing for a Student Teacher

by Marvin A. Henry, Ann Weber

Overview

Little time? Big responsibility! If you are a cooperating teachers hosting a student teacher (or a curious college supervisor or clinical field director), this book is the quick reference tool that you need. We like to say, “It’s the little instruction book that should have come with your student teacher!” It provides comprehensive direction that you need to prepare for your student teacher’s arrival and the initial weeks. It includes essential information in an easy-reading, handy format. With key advice from experienced teacher educators sprinkled with gems of research, you will understand your role clearly and know how to create a solid foundation for a successful student teaching experience.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781475823530
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	12/11/2015
Series:	Student Teaching: The Cooperating Teacher Series
Pages:	52
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Marvin Henry served as Professor of Education and Chairperson of Curriculum and Instruction at Indiana State University where he was also a supervisor of student teachers and field director for student teaching. He is a former president and a distinguished member of the Association of Teacher Educators as well as a recipient of its Outstanding Program in Teacher Education award.

Ann Weber served as Instructional Assistant Professor in teacher education at Illinois State University. She collaborated with cooperating teachers while supervising hundreds of student teachers and was also the innovator in developing and teaching an online course in the supervision of student teachers.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments


1 How Do I Get Ready?
Understanding Cooperating Teacher Role and Traits
Prepping for the Experience
Mapping the Framework of Responsibility
Learning about a Student Teacher
Acclimating the Student Teacher
Preparing the Class
2 How Do I Get the Student Teacher Started?
Changes in the Classroom
Introduction to the Class
Introduction to the Faculty
Initial Days
Increased Responsibility
Initial Instruction
3 How Do I Build a Working Relationship with a Student Teacher?
Constructive Climate
Transition of the Student Teacher
Collaboration
Self Concept
Teacher Identity
Professional Rapport with Pupils
Personality Differences
Generational Differences
Intense Differences
4 How Do I Interact with the College Supervisor?
Roles and Responsibilities
Early Interaction
Establishing Rapport
Planned Visits
Interaction with the Student Teacher

Epilogue
References
About the Authors

Editorial Reviews

Preparing for a Student Teacher, Book 1 of Student Teaching: The Cooperating Teacher Series, is a concise, user-friendly guide for cooperating teachers. With limited time available to me, I found this to have a teacher-friendly layout — it reads like a map! I love the layout! The authors took all of the highlights out of Supervising Student Teachers the Professional Way, 7 ed. and compiled them into an easy-to-read desktop guide for all cooperating teachers.” —Carol Johnson, cooperating teacher, National Board Certified teacher, fifth grade teacher

“The tools and insights shared in this book make it a must-read book for both novice and experienced cooperating teachers. Preparing for a student teacher is crucial for a successful experience for both the student teacher and the cooperating teacher. Henry and Weber view preparing for the experience through the lens of the cooperating teacher and provide essential components to consider in that preparation.” —Linda Houser, PhD, assistant dean, former director of student teaching, IU School of Education- IUPUI, Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) president

“This book will surely prove to be indispensable for both first time and experienced cooperating teachers and their supervisors. The format provides easy to follow information, practical suggestions and helpful reminders that are convenient for quick reference and critical to a successful experience with a student teacher.” —Pamela Lester, supervisor of interns, Kean University

From the Publisher

The tools and insights shared in this book make it a must-read book for both novice and experienced cooperating teachers. Preparing for a student teacher is crucial for a successful experience for both the student teacher and the cooperating teacher. Henry and Weber view preparing for the experience through the lens of the cooperating teacher and provide essential components to consider in that preparation.

Linda Houser

This book will surely prove to be indispensable for both first time and experienced cooperating teachers and their supervisors. The format provides easy to follow information, practical suggestions and helpful reminders that are convenient for quick reference and critical to a successful experience with a student teacher.

Pamela Lester

Preparing for a Student Teacher, Book 1 of Student Teaching: The Cooperating Teacher Series, is a concise, user-friendly guide for cooperating teachers. With limited time available to me, I found this to have a teacher-friendly layout — it reads like a map! I love the layout! The authors took all of the highlights out of Supervising Student Teachers the Professional Way, 7 ed. and compiled them into an easy-to-read desktop guide for all cooperating teachers.

Carol Johnson