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The Art and Science of Communicating
With
Your Field Experience Student
A COOPERATING TEACHER INSTITUTE

The Cooperating Teacher Institute
will not be held in the Fall 2009 semester.
Institute Overview
Each year approximately 1,500 master teachers serve as
cooperating teachers for Kean University students. Research reaffirms that
cooperating teachers significantly impact the teaching behaviors of future
educators. The Institute focuses on the very real work and practical needs of a
cooperating teacher who is eager to provide excellent classroom experiences for
an emerging professional. This institute is offered at no cost to the
participating cooperating teacher or school district.
Goal
To develop a cadre of committed and experienced teachers who
view their participation in the field experience program at Kean University as a
twofold opportunity:
1. to influence future educators, and
2. to further their own professional growth and
development.
Objectives
The participants will cooperatively:
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define roles, responsibilities and expectations of the
field experience triad;
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experience and utilize the Clinical Supervision Model;
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learn and apply effective assessment strategies with the
field experience student;
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help the field student with classroom management
strategies;
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reflect on the implementation of the NJ Professional
Teaching Standards and the role of the cooperating teacher.
Program Topics for
Day One
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Defining roles, responsibilities and
expectations of the Field Experience Triad
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Facilitating communication among the field experience triad
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Experiencing and utilizing the Clinical Supervision Model
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Promoting collaboration between schools and the university
Topics for Day Two
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Assessing field experience students - mid-term and final
evaluations
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strengthening the field experience students' classroom
management knowledge, skills and values OR Helping the student intern
identify and apply the cooperating teacher's classroom management
strategies;
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"Are you a Standard Bearer?" Implementing the NJ
Professional Teaching Standards with your student intern;
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Assessing the Institute: Evaluation/Closure
Conversation/Invitation
Criteria for Admission
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Present or future cooperating teacher
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Tenured and holds a valid NJ teaching certificate
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Ability to contribute to the effective development of new
professionals
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Possess exemplary interpersonal skills
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Willing to learn and grow as a professional
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Is a translator of ideas into action
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Continue to be a lifelong learner
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Benefits of Becoming a Cooperating Teacher
- Interact with professionals who may have different perspectives
- Validate personal teaching experiences
- Promote self-reflection on professional work
- Influence the next generation of educators
- Enhance supervisory knowledge and skills
- Provide university faculty "real life" public school input
- Enjoy challenging and rewarding job responsibilities
- Engage in professional development opportunities
Professional Development Hours
Professional Development Hours will be awarded only for full
participation for the entire day.
Provider number: 405
Registration
Preregistration is required for this institute.
Registrations must be received by .
Click
here for a registration form to mail/fax.
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Contact the Teaching
Performance Center for more information.
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