UNC Charlotte Methods Semester Clinical Experiences Second Semester

UNC Charlotte Methods Semester Clinical Experiences

Second Semester Methods Courses • READ 3226: Teaching Reading to Intermediate grade Learners • ELED 3223: Teaching Social Studies to Elementary Grade Learners • ELED 3221: Teaching Science to Elementary Grade Learners • ELED 3226: Teaching Language Arts to Elementary Grade Learners • MAED 3224: Teaching Mathematics to Intermediate Grade Learners You must be in at least 3 (including Lang. Arts) to participate!

Clinical Experience Improvements & Reasons to Celebrate!! • 2 week intensive clinical experience (40 hrs. minimum) – Weeks of Oct. 20 th & 27 th – Flexible time two weeks before and after – 5 hrs. prior to two weeks • Released from classes • Co-op teacher that is informed • UNC Charlotte faculty on site

Handbook • Provides expectations, procedures, assignments, attendance log, evaluation form, etc. • READ, READ!

Suggested timeline Timeline Activities Initial Meeting • Classroom Introduction • Share Curriculum plans with Co-op • Discuss potential Teacher Two-three weeks SS/Science/Math/ Reading lesson topics and objectives prior to start of • Conduct a Teacher Interview clinical protocol experience. • Develop a schedule for the two Student will week experience that allows you make contact to to log minimum 16 hours each week set this date. • Initial meeting can occur during

Suggested timeline Timeline Week One 16 Hours Activities • Collect observational field notes and classroom documents • Conduct observations and informal conversations with small groups of students • Stay actively engaged in the classroom • Participate in read alouds, small group/center instruction or monitoring, or other activities that are appropriate for gaining experience • Develop and implement small group reading and math activities • Do NOT monitor students without co-op teacher present • Attend mid-point seminar on Thursday or Friday with University Coordinator (hour can be logged)

Suggested timeline Timeline Activities Week Two • Teach one social studies/science/reading and math lesson • Use the direct instruction lesson plan for social studies/reading and an indirect plan format for the science lesson • Lesson format for math is included in the handbook • Seek guidance and feedback from co-op teacher as you prepare and implement the lessons. • Have co-op teacher complete the Lesson Feedback Form for each lesson. • Complete any leftover assignments from week one • Attend final seminar on Thursday or Friday 16 Hours

Required Clinical Activities Clinical Experience Checklist During your two-week immersion in the field, you will collect various forms of data to reflect upon your experience in the elementary classroom. These data include: observational field notes, classroom documents, and interviews. The list below notes some of the possibilities for your data collection: 1. ) Observational Field Notes 2. ) Classroom Documents 3. ) Interviews

Required Clinical Activities Observations of • Instructional lesson • Students • Classroom Setup Observation Classroom: Observer: Grade: Date: Curriculum Area: Time: What I notice: Thoughts, questions, connections to methods classes:

Required Clinical Activities Document Collection and Reflection Type of document Date: Kind of document: Document shows: Reflection: Thoughts/opini ons Time:

Required Clinical Activities Interview Protocol Interviewer: Interviewee: Date: Time: Planning Questions: Instructional Questions: Classroom Management Questions:

Required Clinical Activities • Entry #1: One Overall Clinical Observation and Experience Report – Reflection ELED 3226 • Entry #2: One Classroom Document and Reflection • Entry #3: One Teacher Interview and Reflection • Entry #4: One Student Interview and Reflection • Entry #5: Overall Clinical Experience Reflection

Create Lesson Plans/Implement/Reflect • Direct Instruction – Reading – Social Studies • Either format – Math – use format presented in the math assignments section of handbook • Indirect Instruction – 5 E’s – Science

Observe Science and Social Studies Instruction • These observations may occur during the two week intensive timeframe or during the two weeks of flexible time before and after • Schedule these to correlate with cooperating teachers instructional planning

Other Appropriate Activities Language Arts • Assist students in editing and revising pieces of writing • Read and comment on students’ writing journals • Work with students individually or in small groups for remediation or tutoring Reading • Read with students individually, in small groups, or with the whole class • Provide remediation or tutoring Math • Provide individual or small group remediation or tutoring

Other Appropriate Activities Science • Create/develop learning center activities/games/interactive bulletin board • Assist in locating/gathering resources for an upcoming unit • Provide remediation/tutoring for individuals or small groups Social Studies • Create/develop learning center activities/games/interactive bulletin board • Assist in locating/gathering resources for an upcoming unit • Work with students on research projects • Provide remediation/tutoring for individuals or small groups

Cooperating Teacher Lesson Feedback Form NOTE: A complete lesson plan should be provided by the teacher candidate prior to observation. To be completed by the teacher candidate prior to observation 1. What are your goals and objectives for this lesson? 2. What are some specific things you would like observed? To be completed by the observer: 3. Strengths to continue to build on: 4. Suggestions for future lessons:

Evaluation The candidate demonstrates: I. Impact Not Observed Needs Improveme nt Meets Expectatio ns Exceeds Expectatio ns 0 1 2 3 • Demonstrate the belief that all individuals can succeed • Provide encouraging feedback to all individuals • Respect and respond to individual needs • Provide equitable learning and development opportunities for all • Promote positive outcomes based on assessment results Comment: II. Professional Identity and Continuous Growth 0 1 • Maintain positive attitudes in academic and professional settings • Demonstrate professional appearance • Act on constructive feedback from others • Conduct self-assessments through reflection to overcome limitations and enhance strengths • Demonstrate self-initiated learning • Communicate effectively and appropriately • Show punctuality in meeting academic and professional obligations Comment:

Evaluation The candidate demonstrates: III. Leadership Not Observed Needs Improveme nt Meets Expectatio ns Exceeds Expectatio ns 0 1 2 3 • • Create opportunities for the mutual benefit of all involved Promote positive change through personal interactions, organizations, communities, and the profession • Initiate, suggest, and contribute in appropriate ways • Maintain knowledge of and disseminate information about current research and best practices Comment: IV. Advocacy • • • 0 1 2 3 Support and empower individuals from diverse backgrounds Include families and other stakeholders in planning for individual success Advocate for the social, emotional, physical, educational, behavioral, and basic needs of others • Demonstrate empathy, professional self-confidence, fairness, persistence, problem-solving, and appropriate risk-taking on behalf of others Comment:

Evaluation The candidate demonstrates: V. Collaboration Not Observed Needs Improveme nt Meets Expectatio ns Exceeds Expectatio ns 0 1 2 3 • • Respond respectfully to individual perspectives and differences of others Engage in culturally responsive practices in interactions with learners, families, communities, and colleagues • Share information and ideas with others • Cooperate with university, school, and community personnel • Collaborate to resolve differences and solve problems respectfully and reflectively Comment: VI. Ethics • • 0 1 2 3 Demonstrate honesty, integrity, fairness, respect for others and confidentiality Comply with laws, policies, and procedures Accept responsibility for personal actions and behaviors Follow professional codes of ethics and the UNC Charlotte Code of Academic Integrity and Student Responsibility • Disclose any unlawful activity upon application to and throughout the program • Pass criminal background checks and drug screening, as required • Create and maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships in all settings Comment:

THANK YOU! For: • Representing UNC Charlotte as a professional educator • Your positive attitude and work ethic • Taking this opportunity to transform the lives of children that you interact with in our schools

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