221+Field+Experience

221S Fall 2014 Field Requirements
1. Initial interview with cooperating teacher
 * If you are placed with a partner, arrange to do the interview at the same time
 * Complete the TPA “Context for Learning” form during this interview
 * Initial interview form goes to the field office
 * Context for Learning goes to the course instructor

2. One observed lesson taught after October 16th.
 * The deadline to schedule the observed lesson is October 9th. (Confirm time with supervisor and CT and report the date to your course instructor.)
 * Follow the “one teach, one assist” co-teaching model
 * Plan must be linked to a [|Common Core standard]
 * Lesson plan must be submitted to course instructor at least a week prior to teaching. Once you receive feedback, revise, and re-submit, the instructor will inform your supervisor that you approved to teach. **Without approval, you can not be observed.**
 * [[file:Lesson Design Plan - final fillable 9.10.14.docx]]
 * Write a reflection on your observed lesson according to the reflection protocol. Submit it to your supervisor and course instructor within 48 hours. (This will be graded by the course instructor based on the quality of professional reflection.)
 * [[file:Lesson Reflection--Analysis of Teaching.docx]]

3. One alternative supervised learning experience -- with your supervisor, choose one of the following options according to your particular needs and interests. Accompanying forms for each activity will be provided by the course instructor.
 * Co-observation - Observing with your supervisor a facet of the classroom and discussing what you learned http://www.education.msu.edu/te/Secondary/Field-Instructors/Co-Observations.asp
 * Individual or small group observation - Supervisor observes you working with an individual or small group of students. Observation focuses on questioning, checking for understanding, and motivational strategies.

4. Four field journals  written according to the protocols/prompts provided in class.