ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR COOPERATING TEACHERS Spring Semester Over their final two semesters in our Early Childhood and Development A.A.S. program, students have field placements in two different sites. In each placement students are required to spend a minimum of six (6) hours per week, 90 hours at their Field Site. Any absences must be made up, with your approval. NEVER leave a student alone in a supervisory role. Also never use the student as a substitute during field placement. If appropriate, a student may be hired as a substitute AFTER completing both Field Experiences. Please contact the student�s College Supervisor if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions. Jennifer Mirecki can be reached at 341-4367 or jennifer.mirecki@sunyorange.edu and Elizabeth Tarvin can be reached at 341-4482 or elizabeth.tarvin@sunyorange.edu. The College Supervisor will visit the classroom 3 times during the semester to observe the Field Student �in action�. These visits will be set up in advance upon your approval. Over the course of the Spring semester students MUST: * Plan and present a �Getting To Know You Activity� * Plan and guide a �Math Experience� * Plan and guide a �Science Experience� * Lead �Circle Time� (before lead day) * Plan and guide two additional experiences agreed upon by both student and cooperating teacher. * Plan and carry out a �Lead Teaching Day� On that day, the student must: * Produce detailed plans for one week�s activities. * With your help, integrate the week around your thematic plans. * Assume full supervisory responsibility for that one session of that week. * Assign roles to you and other classroom staff for that session. *You will be asked to sign off and give feedback on the Lesson Experience sheet when each one has been completed. SPRING SEMESTER EXPERIENCE Following is an outline week-by-week, of your responsibilities as the cooperating teacher. In the very few spare moments you have during the day, please share your expertise with the student. Help the student to understand your thinking in the many decisions you make in creating your physical layout, curriculum, and management technique. Please also provide regular verbal feedback. Reinforcement of appropriate practice, as well as constructive criticism, will help students get the most from their Field Placement experience. . Weeks 1-2 Help the student understand your: ___ goals ___ expectations ___ management techniques ___ classroom schedule Provide opportunities for the student to get to know the children. Weeks 1-5 Keeping in mind this is the student�s second field experience, assign participation in routine tasks. Students can assist with: ___ snack ___ centers ___ transitions ___ other classroom activities which involve student interaction Student will be responsible for: ___ planning and presenting a �Getting To Know You Activity� ___ planning and guiding a math experience College Supervisor�s 1st visit (video taped math experience) Week 5 ___ Complete February Monthly Report Please return it to the college in the envelope provided. If time allows, please conference with the student to discuss the evaluation. Weeks 5-10 Assign specific areas and/or activities increasing the level of supervision and responsibility every week. ___calendar, weather chart, classroom jobs, circle time ___ whole group read alouds ___ gross motor Students will be responsible for: ___ planning and guiding a science experience ___ leading circle time ___ beginning stages of lead day plans College Supervisor will make a second visit. Week 10 ___ Complete March Monthly Report Please return it to the college in the envelope provided. If time allows, please conference with the student to discuss the evaluation. Weeks 11-15 Continually help the student prepare for his or her Lead Teaching Day. Students should be leading/in charge of at least one activity/routine/area each visit. ___ read aloud ___ circle time ___ centers ___ music and movement ___ arrival ___ dismissal Students will be responsible for: ___ planning and guiding �1st Choice Activity� ___ planning and guiding �2nd Choice Activity� ___ �Lead Teaching Day� College Supervisor will make a third visit on the student�s Lead Teaching Day. Week 15 ___ Complete April Monthly Report Please return it to the college in the envelope provided. If time allows, please conference with the student to discuss the evaluation. THANK YOU!