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TCH 216University High School
Clinical Experience Orientation
Ryan BrownSpring 2014
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Clinical Experience Overview• Progressive 10-week Field Experience– Observation assisting teaching
• Observations– On or before 2/13, conduct 5 “outside” observations – Spend the other days in your CT’s classroom
• Assisting– Find ways to assist in your CT’s classroom
• Teaching (Mar. 18th – Apr. 10th)– Culminate with AT LEAST 3 consecutive days of teaching
(some variation due to # of clinical students)
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Clinical Experience Hours
Orientation Meeting at University High School (Date/Time) 2 hours
Scheduled Lab Sessions (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday for 1 hour for 10 weeks): Activities during the lab sessions should include observations inside and outside of CT’s room, teacher assisting activities, instructional support opportunities, and at least 3 days of teaching
30 hours
Meetings and/or communication with CT; Preparation and evaluation time for teaching
15 hours
Attend school events at placement site (Open House, concerts, athletics, additional technology session, department meetings)
5 hours
Professional Development Session 1 hour
Total 53 hours
The above includes a minimum requirement for your clinical experience. You are encouraged to do more to provide an enriched experience.
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Teaching Expectations• This is pre-student teaching; it is not student teaching. • You are highly encouraged to get involved in the class
where you will be teaching and get to know the students (i.e. their names, activities, interests).
• Offer your assistance, ask for grading assignments, ask to help in class during independent work.
• Look for additional opportunities (i.e. clubs, activities, tutoring center)
• This is a semester long experience, please treat it accordingly.
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Teaching Expectations
• Be prepared to be at UHS for your lab time (TWR) for ten weeks.
• Dress professionally. • Use this experience to begin/continue your transition
from student to a professional educator.• Be a partner with your cooperating teacher.• Use this experience to grow and improve as a
teacher. Growth requires being open to feedback and being self-reflective.
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Teaching Expectations
5 Hours of Teacher Aide Work might include:•Grading student work (given by CT, not you)•Designing an activity for CT•Set up/practice lab for CT•Convert written test to Blackboard test•Research a topic for CT•These may vary by CT; ask your CT!
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U-High Website
U-High Website– http://www.uhigh.ilstu.edu/
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Clinical Experience Webpages– http://www.uhigh.ilstu.edu/blogs/candi/
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Clinical Experience Webpages– http://www.uhigh.ilstu.edu/blogs/candi/?page_id=124
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U-High Schedules
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UHS Extra Hours
• Plenty of options exist to fulfill the “school events” clinical hours and/or to gain extra hours.
• Events: Sports, Fine Arts Events, Dances, etc…• Tutoring: The U-Link center is always in need
of tutors.
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Questions, Problems, Concerns?
• First----Speak with your Cooperating Teacher (CT), and/or your TCH instructor.
• If you need additional help contact me:– Dr. Ryan Brown, Secondary Education Coordinator– [email protected] or 438-3964