Role of the Cooperating Teacher

Assists the student teacher in planning, and checks lesson plans and teaching devices the student will use prior to final lesson preparation.

If student has no lesson plans or is not appropriately dressed for teaching, the student is to be sent home.

During the early stages of student teaching, the cooperating teacher should remain in the classroom with the student. As the student becomes more comfortable with teaching, it is desirable to have the cooperating teacher leave the classroom for part of the period and later, for the entire lesson.

The cooperating teacher should provide constructive criticism to the student teacher after the lesson has been completed. It is suggested that a written critique be provided after each observation.

In order for the student to develop confidence in his/her abilities to realistically handle classroom problems, it is recommended that the cooperating teacher should not interrupt a lesson in order to help the student, unless it is absolutely necessary.

Full class teaching schedules should be worked out for student teachers as quickly as possible. The elementary student teaching schedule should consist of classroom music K-6, instrumental music, band and/or orchestra, and elementary chorus where available. The secondary student teaching schedule should consist of junior high general music, senior high theory, music appreciation (where available), instrumental and choral activities.

In cooperation with the college supervisor, to evaluate the student by filling out the final evaluation form.

In the event of an inability to solve a problem, feel free to contact the college supervisor at the college, or: