I thought that this was a really great article that could spark some thought and interest for our upcoming task of student teaching next year. The teacher who wrote the article had some really great insight into how both of the educators can really benefit and learn from each other. Sarah Henchy wrote this article after having her first complete experience with a student teacher. She brought up 5 great points for current teachers to consider about the student teacher experience.
1. Project positive energy but avoid sheltering your student teacher from the realities of teaching.
2. Offer support but don’t force it, teachers need to learn when and how to ask for help.
3. Explain your actions and motivations.
4. Help the student teacher to break down the experience and focus on specific aspects of effective teaching.
5. Don’t be afraid to admit your shortcomings and welcome feedback and support from your student teacher.
This article really has some great insight into what can make a great student-teaching experience and how important it is for the leading teachers to take a well rounded approach to the situation. As a cohort, our class has talked about how important it is to realize that by becoming a teacher we have agreed to take on many challenging tasks, including being a life long learner. The teacher who wrote this article was really able to take a lot away from the experience and highlighted some of the most important things that student teaching is about for aspiring teachers. The relationship that this article portrays really seems like an ideal situation. So here’s to hoping that we all get paired up with a humble and constructive leading teacher!
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