Proposes a modification of the structure of current student teaching programs that would replace the superordinate-subordinate positioning of university supervisor, cooperating teacher, and student teacher with a formal colleagial team. (FL)

Presents an alternative model to the conventional structure ordinarily employed in colleges and universities for supervision of secondary school student teachers. Illustrates new ways public school teachers, administrators, and support service personnel can work closely with college supervisors in providing a multidisciplinary group of student…

A study shows public school personnel administrators do rely on supervisors' evaluations of student teachers when hiring. Points to remember when writing recommendations: be specific about aspects of classroom performance and comparison with other students. General statements may be well intended but do not assist the applicant. (BRR)

Providing effective feedback and supervision for student teachers is an important area of concern. The two primary sources of feedback, the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor, are somewhat limited in scope. At the same time, various approaches used successfully with experienced classroom teachers have been rarely tried with student…

Results of a survey of supervising teachers regarding their perceptions of problems encountered in supervision are presented. The most common problems between cooperating teachers and student teachers were found to be personal rather than methodological and were related specifically to communication. (JMF)

This manual presents guidelines for individuals involved in the student teacher practicum-- student teachers, master teachers, administrators, and college supervisors. The objectives of the student teaching program at Whitworth College (Washington) are stated, and the qualifications, roles, and responsibilities of student teachers are described.…

This article contains a supervisory development plan, which discusses the skill development and interrelationships of supervisors, cooperating teachers, and student teachers during the student teaching experience. Effective supervisory skills are necessary if the student teacher is to improve his professional work. (CJ)

The student teacher, practicum, or field experience student can fit readily into a whole language classroom even if he or she has not been trained to use the process. The teacher needs to take time to discover the student associate's strengths and abilities; time taken to examine these abilities and to consider how they might be mutually…

This handbook is intended for use as a general guide by student teachers and supervising teachers in planning student teaching experiences in vocational agriculture. Section A is an introduction. It discusses the student teaching experience, defines selected terms, and lists objectives specific to student teaching. Section B lists criteria for…

This pamphlet offers advice on planning, conducting, and evaluating effective conferences during supervised student teaching. Sections cover: (1) types of conferences needed--formal and informal conferences with the building principal, the student teacher, cooperating teachers, and college supervisor, and conferences with other teachers and…

It is the feedback on their teaching practice that allows student teachers to become better physical education teachers. Suggestions for feedback aimed at effective management and effective teaching are made. Skills that may aid the student teacher in management and teaching are listed. (MT)

Legal points are discussed which student teacher supervisors should bear in mind when writing negative student evaluations. To avoid charges of libel and to assure due process, supervisors should: (1) stick to factual and objective statements; (2) inform students of problems early; (3) avoid public statements about deficiencies; and (4) avoid…

This handbook is designed to explain the student teaching programs at Illinois State University by identifying and defining the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the programs. Objectives for the student teaching programs are stated, and suggestions for evaluation are made. Chapter I discusses the purposes and objectives of student…

This report is one in a series presenting findings from a major multi-site investigation into clinical preservice teacher education. The larger study makes available an in-depth description of participants, practice, and outcomes of the student teaching experience in two settings. This report presents, through three selected case studies, one…

This handbook is part of a series of guides developed for use with the Teacher Education Internship Project at the University of North Florida. This resource manual contains information of use to the college supervisor. Topics covered include: (1) the roles and responsibilities of the college supervisor; (2) the roles and responsibilities of the…