Student Teaching

Synopsis

This comprehensive book presents up-to-date research and -how tos- for those enrolled in an early childhood student teaching practicum course. It clearly explains a student teacher's professional duties and responsibilities, the mechanics of hands-on teaching under the guidance of a cooperating teacher, and students' interactions with their college course supervisor(s). Chapters are designed to encourage contemplative and reflective thought as students develop an understanding of professionally accepted practice, ethics, classroom management, and individualized and group program planning and instruction. Communication skills that typify effective team teaching and reduce common classroom problems during student teaching are described and detailed. Current practices related to special-needs children and infant-toddler classroom placement are addressed, as is the development of school-home partnerships that enhance children's life-long learning and educational success. Throughout, case studies and examples illustrate real-life situations and children that other student teachers have encountered Benefits: NEW Thorough reorganization and streamlining of material makes it easier for students to grasp the essentials of student teaching. NEW This edition includes an expanded discussion on the use and importance of electronic portfolios. Comprehensive and complete, this training manual emphasizes professionally accepted practice and ethics. Thoughtful, reflective analysis of your own developing skills and abilities is promoted in every chapter. The book begins by presenting a clear picture and orientation to the mechanics of student teaching. Case studies and examples illustrate real-life situations and children that other student teachers have encountered. NEW A chapter-opening -Case Scenario- introduces each chapter's primary concept and shows how it applies in classroom practice. NEW This edition includes an expanded discussion on