C&I 216 & 289.75 University High School

Clinical Experience Orientation

Ryan BrownFall 2012

Clinical Experience Overview• Progressive 10-week Field Experience– Observation assisting teaching

• Observations– Prior to 9/20, conduct 5 “outside” observations (arrange

these through online scheduler)– Spend the other days in your CT’s classroom

• Assisting– Find ways to assist in your CT’s classroom

• Teaching (Oct 16 – Nov 8)– Culminate with AT LEAST 3 consecutive days of teaching

Clinical Experience Hours

Orientation Meeting at University High School (Date/Time) 2 hours

Scheduled Lab Sessions (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday for 1 hour for 10 weeks): Activities during the lab sessions should include observations inside and outside of CT’s room, teacher assisting activities, instructional support opportunities, and at least 3 days of teaching

30 hours

Meetings and/or communication with CT; Preparation and evaluation time for teaching

15 hours

Attend school events at placement site (Open House, concerts, athletics, additional technology session, department meetings)

5 hours

UHS technology session 1 hour

Total 53 hours

The above includes a minimum requirement for your clinical experience. You are encouraged to do more to provide an enriched experience.

Teaching Expectations• This is pre-student teaching; it is not student teaching. • You are highly encouraged to get involved in the class

where you will be teaching and get to know the students (i.e. their names, activities, interests).

• Offer your assistance, ask for grading assignments, ask to help in class during independent work.

• Look for additional opportunities (i.e. clubs, activities, tutoring center)

• This is a semester long experience, please treat it accordingly.

Teaching Expectations

• Be prepared to be at UHS for your lab time (TWR) for eleven weeks.

• Dress professionally. • Use this experience to begin/continue your transition

from student to a professional educator.• Be a partner with your cooperating teacher.• Use this experience to grow and improve as a

teacher. Growth requires being open to feedback and being self-reflective.

UHS Schedules

U-High Website– http://www.uhigh.ilstu.edu/ – Use the schedule section in the top right corner

for both activities and alternate schedule days.

The Clinical Experience at University High School webpage– http://www.uhigh.ilstu.edu/clinicals/clinicals.htm– Includes online scheduler, forms, field guide,

expectations, etc…

UHS Extra Hours

• Plenty of options exist to fulfill the “school events” clinical hours and/or to gain extra hours.

• Events: Sports, Fine Arts Events, Dances, etc…• Tutoring: The tutoring center is always in need

of tutors.

Questions, Problems, Concerns?

• First----Speak with your Cooperating Teacher (CT), and/or your C&I instructor.

• If you need additional help contact me:– Dr. Ryan Brown, Secondary Education Coordinator– rbrown@ilstu.edu or 438-3964