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The best teacher in the world is somebody who loves what he or she does and loves it in front of you. ~ Mr. Rogers
This Student Teaching Site serves as a resource for Student Teachers, Mentor Teachers (also may be referred to as cooperating teachers), and University Supervisors. This site takes the place of the traditional Student Teaching Handbook.
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Find Your Marigold This is some of the very best advice available to new teacher candidates. Read this before starting student teaching and then re-read whenever you get frustrated or discouraged! This short article emphasizes the importance of finding and staying close to positive influencers who will support you through your teaching journey. Credit goes to author/blogger Jennifer Gonzalez for her words of wisdom. https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/
Overview of the Student Teaching Semester
The student teaching semester is a capstone experience in all teacher preparation programs at Western Kentucky University (WKU). As the student teaching experience is the semester bridging the WKU undergraduate experience to the first year of teaching, our approach is grounded in a developmental view of teaching, recognizing that the complex, demanding work of the profession is mastered over the course of several years of study, consultation, and reflective practice. The student teacher will spend this semester learning how to demonstrate performance on the components of the Kentucky Framework for Teaching. The purpose is to support beginning teachers in their development and to focus this support through a process that aligns with the KY Framework.
Your Sources of Evidence Google Site template needs to be created by January 1 and shared with WKU using the following Submission Form.
Submission is Due July 1, 2024
(Fall 2024 semester)