Responsibilities to the Students

• Create and maintain a positive learning environment by demonstrating respect for each student.
• Maintain a professional relationship with each student.
• Be aware of students’ social and emotional needs.
• Be discreet with any confidential information.
• Observe the behavior and learning styles of students in a world of diverse cultures in order to create a classroom atmosphere that fosters culturally-responsive instruction.

Responsibilities to the Host School/Cooperating Teacher

• Be familiar with school policies and procedures.
• Keep the same daily schedule of the cooperating teacher. Report to school on time and remain until the end of the designated day.
• Notify the school and the cooperating teacher as soon as possible if absence due to illness is necessary.
• Wear appropriate professional attire in compliance with school policy dress code.
• Provide the cooperating teacher with written lesson plans well in advance of teaching.
• Prepare in advance all teaching materials/technology to avoid misuse of time and misbehavior of students.
• Plan for the most efficient methods of carrying out classroom procedures and lesson transitions.
• Know and understand the major principles and concepts of the materials to ensure high levels of teaching and learning.
• Incorporate a variety of teaching strategies to provide for individual learning styles and to better develop inquiry and problem-solving skills.
• Develop critical thinking through the use of thought-provoking questions.
• Choose a variety of assessment tools and teach students to self-evaluate and reflect on their learning.
• Provide lesson activities that require cooperation and teamwork.
• Participate in school-wide events such as teacher meetings, open houses, and other school-based activities.
• Actively seek feedback from the cooperating teacher, communicate proactively, and honestly.
• Actively participate in the midterm and final evaluation process.
• Establish professional relationships by interacting with school personnel (administrators, faculty, support staff), students and parents.

Responsibilities to the University Supervisor/Cadre Coordinator

• Turn in a weekly teaching schedule to your university supervisor as designated by him/her. Notify your supervisor immediately if changes occur to this schedule.
• Notify the university supervisor if absence due to illness is necessary.
• Attend all seminar meetings.
• Welcome constructive suggestions and incorporate them in subsequent planning and teaching.
• Contact your supervisor/cadre coordinator with question or concerns.