CRITERIA
FOR SELECTION OF COOPERATING TEACHERS
Cooperating
teachers hold a significant and enviable position among teacher
educators . Studies
reveal that teachers describe their student teaching experience
as having had a profound influence in determining the kind
of teacher they become .
Cooperating teachers
are in a unique position to induct newcomers into the profession
and to pass on the "torch of experience" to those who will
follow them in their work.
Cooperating
teacher qualifications include:
1.
Academic preparation (Bachelor's degree
required; Master's degree
preferred).
2.
To qualify as
a cooperating teacher for student teachers, teachers must
meet
the following three requirements
as specified in Wisconsin Administrative
Code [PI 34.15(6)]:
a. Hold
a Wisconsin license and have volunteered for assignment as
a
cooperating teacher or practicum supervisor
b.
Have at least 3 years
of teaching experience with at least one year of
teaching experience
in the school or school system of current
employment
c. Have
completed training in both the supervision of clinical students
and in
the applicable
standards [Wisconsin Teacher Standards] in sub-
chapter II.
3.
Strong desire to serve as
a cooperating teacher.
4.
Professional and ethical behavior
and attitudes.
5.
Demonstrated high level of professional
teaching skills.
6.
Recommendation by school and university
personnel.
The
following factors are also considered in selecting of cooperating
teachers:
1.
Previous experience in working with
teacher education students in field
experiences.
2.
Local school district
policy regarding service as a cooperating teacher, e.g.,
limitations on total
number of student teachers per semester or year.
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