Evaluating a Student Teacher

Marvin Henry served as Professor of Education and Chairperson of Curriculum and Instruction at Indiana State University where he was also a supervisor of student teachers and field director for student teaching. He is a former president and a distinguished member of the Association of Teacher Educators as well as a recipient of its Outstanding Program in Teacher Education award. Ann Weber served as Instructional Assistant Professor in teacher education at Illinois State University. She collaborated with cooperating teachers while supervising hundreds of student teachers and was also the innovator in developing and teaching an online course in the supervision of student teachers.

Such an amazing reminder of what it's like to walk in the footsteps of a student teacher! Every cooperating teacher needs this in his/her hands before and during the process of working with a teacher candidate. Henry and Weber cover all the bases as they remind us that our student teacher is just that...our STUDENT. This professional duo arms us with practical, perfectly positioned solutions to the challenges we face in helping these students navigate the often overwhelming, yet always rewarding path to TEACHER.

• Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1:Should I Be Aware of Any Legal Matters?Student Teacher EvaluationsDue Process for Student TeachersLiability of Student TeachersCopyright InfringementSubstitute TeachingEthics in Teacher EducationTopics for DiscussionChapter 2:What If a Big Problem Develops?Lack of Aptitude for TeachingEconomic ConcernsFamily and Peer IssuesImmaturityStressSchool AdjustmentExtended ScheduleInstructional ProblemsProblem Analysis ModelProblem-Solving Climate Problems Beyond the Student Teacher ControlChapter 3: What’s Involved in the Evaluation Process?Evaluation MethodsConferences Applying Quadrant LevelsLetter of RecommendationEpilogue ReferencesAbout the Authors