Office of
Field Experiences
Tom Ganser, Director
2038 Winther Hall
Whitewater, WI 53190
fieldexperiences@uww.edu
(262) 472-1123
Fax: (262) 472-1500

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY SUPERVISOR

Pre-teaching Period

Serves as a Liaison Between the University and Cooperating School

1.               Provides a communication link between the university and the cooperating

                  school and clarifies for the cooperating teacher the goals and objectives for

                  student teaching.

2   .            Orients newly appointed cooperating teachers to their roles.

3.               Communicates any suggestions made by cooperating teachers to appropriate

                  personnel of the university.

4.               Maintains communication with the administration of the cooperating school to

                  enlist its assistance in the development of the student teaching program.

5.               Functions as consultant or resource person to school administrators,

                  curriculum directors, directors of instruction, and cooperating teachers.

Student Teaching Period

Observes    

1.            Makes a minimum of four visits of at least one hour in length to observe the

               undergraduate student teacher during the student teaching period.

-or -

              Spends a minimum of six hours with each graduate practicum student, consisting

              of at least two on-site visits.

2.           Schedules visits based on the weekly schedules provided them by student

              teachers. The initial visits may be arranged in advance with the student teachers

              and/or cooperating teachers. Some or all visits may be unannounced.

3.          Shares teaching and learning experiences in the classroom with student teachers

             and cooperating teachers.

4.          Confers regularly with the student teacher and the cooperating teacher through

             three-way (student teacher, cooperating teacher, and university supervisor) or

             two-way (university supervisor and student teacher or cooperating teacher)

             conferences.

Evaluates

1.           Discusses with the student teacher logs, journals, or lesson plans which the

              student teacher has prepared and which may be required by the university

              supervisor.

2.           Discusses with the student teacher teaching/learning experiences.

3.           Confers regularly with the cooperating teacher.

4.           Reviews cumulative notes or observations made available by the cooperating

              teacher.

5.           Provides continuous reinforcement and encouragement.

6.           Assists the cooperating teacher in writing the final statement of reference.

7.           Completes an observation report signed by the student teacher for each of a

              minimum of four visits and a written statement of reference. The observation

              reports and written statement of reference must be submitted to the Office of

              Field Experiences within thirty days following the last day of the student teaching

              assignment.

8.           Conducts at least two conferences with the student teacher and the cooperating

              teacher.

9.           Determines a final grade for student teaching (Satisfactory or No Credit) in

              consultation with the cooperating teacher.

10.         Informs the Director of Field Experiences regarding special situations that may

              arise and areas of concern.