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eHow Careers & Work Editor
Difficulty: Moderately challenging
Things You’ll Need:
Step1
Consult at length with your master teacher at the start of the term. Be sure you know what his or her philosophy of teaching and classroom objectives are before you make large plans for classroom activities.
Step2
Make arrangements with your master teacher to take a few minutes each day to discuss classroom events, possible future activities, and procedure.
Step3
Inform yourself about any particular school regulations that you and your students must abide by. Know the rules by heart so you can give definite answers to your students, who will be testing your authority.
Step4
Familiarize yourself with relevant legal issues, such as those concerning child abuse, substance abuse and sexual harassment among students.
Step5
Show genuine interest in your students' schoolwork and progress, and leave personal relationships with students to the school counselors.
Step6
Show initiative and independence by assuming responsibility for the preparation of individual lessons or entire learning units.
Step7
Show resourcefulness by gathering materials and introducing educational methods you are learning in your graduate studies.
Comments
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Always make sure your paperwork for your college supervisor(s) is in order. Make sure to have extra copies of lesson plans when they observe you, feedback from your cooperating teacher in your portfolio. It may take a little more prep time, but it will save you much heartache and extra work in the long run. And never be afraid to ask questions or deal with problems right away! That's what these people are there for!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 If you are fumbling for materials or trying to organize your thoughts on the spot, the students will think you don't know what you're doing. Always have extra activities planned in case you finish early, but don't worry if you don't finish everything. Be overprepared and have everything together before class starts.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 One important way to maintain control of your class is to exude confidence. If you don't have faith in your own abilities, neither will the children. They need to recognize and respect your authority in order to learn anything.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Take an interest in your students, especially in their after-school activities. You may be the only adult who takes an interest in their activities. Ask students how they are doing and smile. You may be the only friendly face they see. Care about them.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 If possible, try to avoid taking more than one class in addition to your student teaching. The work load is a lot and a lot is expected from you, so try to focus all your energies on your teaching.