Enter Student Teaching with a positive attitude and determination to do your very best.
Telephone & meet with your Cooperating/Associate Teacher(s) as soon as possible once your placement(s) has/have been confirmed.
Be determined to show enthusiasm and to prove you have definite contributions to make to the teaching profession.
Consider Student Teaching a full-time task, and, an ongoing interview for consideration for a teaching position.
Make preparations prior to Student Teaching to increase your confidence – read curriculum documents /resource materials; prepare units that your supervising teacher has suggested.
Try to be congenial and professional at all times in order to make a good impression.
Keep in mind that you are about to enter a very noble profession, one that involves the responsibility of guiding young lives to their optimum.
Look the part of a professional. Determine what is considered professional dress is schools.
Learn the names of your students quickly. Prepare a seating plan the first day and make written observation notes about each student.
Learn and follow the rules of the school. Be on time. Volunteer to participate in the life of the school. Be a team player.
