EDCI 700 - The Mentoring Teacher

Institution:

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Education Curriculum & Instruction

Description:

This course is designed to adequately prepare cooperating teachers (mentor teachers) to observe, analyze, guide and evaluate the field experiences of teacher candidates as they serve students with and without disabilities. The course presents a formal program for cooperating teachers, including strategies for the effective interaction with student teachers as well as crucial techniques of observation, supervision and evaluation. The course creates opportunities for the cooperating teacher to prepare for the responsibilities of the mentoring role. Understanding the evaluation processes, completing online evaluations, understanding the candidates developmental process and the efficient use of mediation and collaboration are detailed and planned. The best strategies for partnering with university faculty are considered in relation to each specific environment. Establishing expectations and environmental influences aimed at the teacher candidates development are detailed and codeveloped. Offered in summer.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.millersville.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 872-3024

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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