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Gabriella
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What should I expect from high school student teaching?
I have student teaching my senior year of college (two years) and I am super anxious about it. What's the best way to prepare and what should I expect?
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Monica Chibuogwu
Educational Consulting/Counseling
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Lagos, Nigeria
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Monica’s Answer
Hi Gabriella, trust you are fine 😊
Wow! I'm super excited to know that you're nearing the final stages of your college journey✈️ Student teaching can be thrilling, adventurous yet a demanding experience, but don't worry, we are here to offer you guidance, reassurance, and valuable insights to help you prepare.
What You Should Expect👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
💨Hands-on experience: Student teaching provides an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting. You'll work closely with a cooperating teacher, assisting with lesson planning, teaching, and classroom management.
💨Variety of responsibilities: Your tasks may include teaching lessons, grading assignments, attending parent-teacher conferences, and participating in school events.
💨Feedback and evaluation: Your cooperating teacher and university supervisor will provide regular feedback on your performance, helping you refine your teaching skills.
💨Time commitment: Student teaching requires a significant time investment. Be prepared to spend several hours per week in the classroom, in addition to planning and preparation time.
While Preparing for Student Teaching👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
🦾Develop a growth mindset: Be open to learning, taking constructive feedback, and adapting to new situations.
🦾Build relationships: Foster positive relationships with your cooperating teacher, university supervisor, and students. This will help you navigate challenges and create a supportive environment.
🦾Stay organized: Keep track of lesson plans, grades, and feedback using tools like planners, digital calendars, or apps.
🦾Reflect on your experiences: Regularly reflect on your teaching practices, successes, and challenges. This will help you identify areas for improvement and solidify your teaching philosophy.
🦾Seek support: Don't hesitate to ask for help from your university supervisor, cooperating teacher, or peers. They can offer valuable guidance, resources, and encouragement.
Managing Anxiety (especially when embracing a new phase)👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
💦Breathe and relax: Take time to practice this relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing and meditation (for me I breathe, sing and pray) to help manage stress and anxiety.
💦Focus on the present: Break down your student teaching experience into manageable tasks and focus on one day at a time.
💦Reframe challenges as opportunities: View difficulties as chances to learn, grow, and develop your teaching skills.
Remember that student teaching is a transformative experience that will shape you into a confident, compassionate, and effective educator. Stay positive, be flexible, and enjoy the journey✈️
You've got this💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Wow! I'm super excited to know that you're nearing the final stages of your college journey✈️ Student teaching can be thrilling, adventurous yet a demanding experience, but don't worry, we are here to offer you guidance, reassurance, and valuable insights to help you prepare.
What You Should Expect👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
💨Hands-on experience: Student teaching provides an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting. You'll work closely with a cooperating teacher, assisting with lesson planning, teaching, and classroom management.
💨Variety of responsibilities: Your tasks may include teaching lessons, grading assignments, attending parent-teacher conferences, and participating in school events.
💨Feedback and evaluation: Your cooperating teacher and university supervisor will provide regular feedback on your performance, helping you refine your teaching skills.
💨Time commitment: Student teaching requires a significant time investment. Be prepared to spend several hours per week in the classroom, in addition to planning and preparation time.
While Preparing for Student Teaching👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
🦾Develop a growth mindset: Be open to learning, taking constructive feedback, and adapting to new situations.
🦾Build relationships: Foster positive relationships with your cooperating teacher, university supervisor, and students. This will help you navigate challenges and create a supportive environment.
🦾Stay organized: Keep track of lesson plans, grades, and feedback using tools like planners, digital calendars, or apps.
🦾Reflect on your experiences: Regularly reflect on your teaching practices, successes, and challenges. This will help you identify areas for improvement and solidify your teaching philosophy.
🦾Seek support: Don't hesitate to ask for help from your university supervisor, cooperating teacher, or peers. They can offer valuable guidance, resources, and encouragement.
Managing Anxiety (especially when embracing a new phase)👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
💦Breathe and relax: Take time to practice this relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing and meditation (for me I breathe, sing and pray) to help manage stress and anxiety.
💦Focus on the present: Break down your student teaching experience into manageable tasks and focus on one day at a time.
💦Reframe challenges as opportunities: View difficulties as chances to learn, grow, and develop your teaching skills.
Remember that student teaching is a transformative experience that will shape you into a confident, compassionate, and effective educator. Stay positive, be flexible, and enjoy the journey✈️
You've got this💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Your advice was so helpful!
Gabriella
I'm glad it was. All the best💪🏽
Monica Chibuogwu
Beverly Schott
Academic coaching, advising and teaching
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Canton, Connecticut
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Beverly’s Answer
Hi Gabriella,
Congratulations! Student teaching is the last step in your education program and it is something to prepare for early. In my experience, speaking with your college advisor early to find the school where you fit best is important. Do you want a large or small school and want to teach in various classes to gain more experience? These are questions to ask your advisor early as placements are not always abundant to your specifications.
Do you have pre-student teaching experiences during your junior year? If so, speak with the master teachers to gain insights into what student teaching will be like. If not, volunteer in a school setting or work in an after-school program to get a taste of what working in a school is like.
Most of all, pay attention to your methods classes, especially in setting up lesson plans, grading, classroom management and other important skills. You will be preparing for an experience that will impact your career, so do your best to anticipate what you will need to do.
Best wishes to you in the next two years and beyond,
Beverly
Congratulations! Student teaching is the last step in your education program and it is something to prepare for early. In my experience, speaking with your college advisor early to find the school where you fit best is important. Do you want a large or small school and want to teach in various classes to gain more experience? These are questions to ask your advisor early as placements are not always abundant to your specifications.
Do you have pre-student teaching experiences during your junior year? If so, speak with the master teachers to gain insights into what student teaching will be like. If not, volunteer in a school setting or work in an after-school program to get a taste of what working in a school is like.
Most of all, pay attention to your methods classes, especially in setting up lesson plans, grading, classroom management and other important skills. You will be preparing for an experience that will impact your career, so do your best to anticipate what you will need to do.
Best wishes to you in the next two years and beyond,
Beverly
This was super helpful, thank you!
Gabriella
Meg Underwood
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Meg’s Answer
Student teaching is an excellent opportunity to fully integrate as a teacher at the school and yet - you’re a student ! So you get to create lessons, assessments, and programs while getting great guidance and feedback.
I encourage you to not wait two years but start volunteering or substitute teaching at two different schools or districts now. Then you can get to know schools and they can get to know you! Culture and fit is important in any career. You can start working with kids and getting to know different principals now!
Don’t forget to be kind to the support staff. When I applied for teaching jobs it was so nice to walk into interviews where I already knew the secretary and principal because I had been subbing there for a year.
I encourage you to not wait two years but start volunteering or substitute teaching at two different schools or districts now. Then you can get to know schools and they can get to know you! Culture and fit is important in any career. You can start working with kids and getting to know different principals now!
Don’t forget to be kind to the support staff. When I applied for teaching jobs it was so nice to walk into interviews where I already knew the secretary and principal because I had been subbing there for a year.
I appreciate this, thank you for the advice.
Gabriella
Mariyan Joseph
Mason
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Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India
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