Assignment: Assessment Description
Interview your cooperating teacher/mentor about the following aspects of your cooperating classroom. Use the discussion to prepare for the student teaching experience. Your interview questions and observations should review the following:
A. The best methods for communicating with your cooperating teacher/mentor
B. The school philosophy, policies, calendar, and daily schedule
C. The professional dispositions including expectations regarding dress, behavior, etc.
D. Required reports and recordkeeping, grading standards, and discipline procedures
E. District/school resources provided based upon the learning expectations
F. Expectations for students, routines, procedures, and an established classroom management plan
G. Additional questions as appropriate
Summarize and reflect upon your interview and explain how you will use your findings in your student teaching practice and future professional practice.
Consider the following:
A. What surprised you the most about your cooperating teacher/mentor's responses?
B. How do the "Professional Dispositions" align to your cooperating teacher/mentor's responses?
C. How can you apply your findings to your future professional career?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the assignment, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.