FS 2: Field Study 2 – Experiencing the Teaching Learning Process

September 25, 2023 # 5 – Prelims

Specific Responsibilities Required of Student Teachers

1. BE A GOOD COMMUNICATOR
The student teacher needs to actively listen to the cooperating teacher and the student teaching supervisor. It is
expected that.
2. BE COMMITTED
Student teachers need to show initiative and commitment to both the students in the classroom and to their own
Work as student teachers. They need to observe and learn procedures carefully. Student teachers should
volunteer for duties that they can handle, especially routine and non-instructional tasks.
3. BE PREPARED
The student teacher must always be prepared to fulfill any and all expectations and obligations, with the
expectation for prompt arrival at school each clay and staying in school until the cooperating teacher is
scheduled to leave the school.
4. BE RESPONSIBLE
There are many tasks, assignments, and types of paperwork associated with student teaching. Student Teachers
must familiarize themselves with the expectation that they will be held to complete all tasks to the best of their
abilities.
5. KEEP FOCUSED
Student teaching can be rewarding. It is important to eat well, to get enough sleep, and to avoid unnecessary
outside stress in order to be alert and focused.
6. ACT PROFESSIONALLY
Student teachers communicate much about themselves through appearances, language, and behavior.
Professional appearance and behavior allow them to establish credibility more easily with students, parents,
cooperating teacher, and peers.
7. INQUIRE THOUGHTFULLY
Student teachers are learning to teach. Learning is an act of inquiry best supported by careful observations and
analyses. They are encouraged to formulate questions and seek answers in order to improve their understanding
and ability to support the learning and development of all students. The Cooperating Teacher and Student
Teaching Supervisor are available to support and guide student teachers throughout their experience. Student
Teachers should not hesitate to ask them for assistance.

Things To Be Remembered by Student Teachers

1. BE ON TIME
Punctuality is important in the real world. If you are late, you will definitely not. start out on the right foot with
your cooperating teacher. Even worse, if you arrive after a class has begun which you are supposed to be
teaching, you are placing that teacher and yourself in an awkward situation.
2. DRESS APPROPRIATELY
As a teacher you are supposed to dress accordingly. A student teacher's uniform will give you an air of authority,
especially if you look awfully young. Further, your dress lets the cooperating teacher know of your
professionalism and dedication' to your assignment.
3. BE FLEXIBLE
Remember that the cooperating teacher has 'pressures placed upon him just as you have your own pressures to
deal with. If you normally teach only 1 to 3 classes and the cooperating teacher asks that you take on extra
classes one day because he has an important meeting to attend, look at this as your chance to get even further
experience while impressing your dedication to your cooperating teacher.
4. FOLLOW THE SCHOOL RULES
This might seem obvious to some, but it is important that you do not break the rules. For example, if it is against
the rules to chew gum in class, then do not chew it ‘yourself. If the campus is " smoke free", do not smoke
during your lunch period. This is definitely not professional and would be a mark against you time comes for
your cooperating teacher and school to evaluate you.
5. PLAN AHEAD
If you know that you will teach a lesson the next day, prepare your lesson plan ahead of time, preferably the day
before you teach. Prepare all the necessary instructional materials before teaching. You will look very
unprofessional if you do not plan ahead of time.
6. MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY
Remember that if you are taking notes about students or classroom experiences to turn in for grades, you
should either riot use their names or change them to protect their identities. You never know who you are
teaching or what their relationship might be to your instructors and cooperating teachers.
7. DO NOT GOSSIP
You might be tempted to hangout in the office and indulge in gossip about other teachers. This is very risky for
the student teacher, and you should not do it.
8. BE PROFESSIONAL WITH OTHER TEACHERS
Do not interrupt other teachers’ classes without a good reason. When you are talking with your cooperating
teacher or other teachers on the campus, treat them with respect. You can learn a lot from these teachers, and
they will be much more likely to share with you if they feel that you are genuinely interested in them and their
experiences.
9. DO NOT WAIT FOR THE LAST MINUTE TO CALL WHEN YOU CANNOT COME
You will probably get sick or will not be able to go to school for some reason during your student teaching. You
'must' remember that your cooperating teacher will have to take over during your absence. If you wait until the
last minute to call, this could leave him in an awkward situation. Call as soon as you can or call your co-student
teacher to inform your cooperating teacher that you cannot make it to the class.