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Mentoring Philosophy

Practicum I, II, III, and IV experiences are offered at The University of Tampa

Students are at different developmental stages.Be supportive and be their coach; not just their

critic.Elem. teachers who departmentalize, please

allow interns to gain experience in other subject areas.

Practicum IV (Final internship ) HandbookPage 5 (absences)Page 6(Responsibilities of Internship Team)

Page 9(Lesson Plans)Page 11 (TWS project) Page 16 (Early Release and Termination)

Page 17 (suggested schedule)

Evaluation Forms (C.T. folder)Left side of folder –Introduction letter, On-site

evaluation formsRight side of folder- due dates, biweekly

evaluations, midterm, and final evaluationsPlease review all evaluations with interns and help

them create specific goals. Consider giving them one or two things to focus on improving.

Helpful HintsFirst Week suggestions (page 19 of

handbook):Introduce your intern to administrators and

other faculty members.Give him/her a tour of the school.Develop a tentative transition plan.Set expectations and share any necessary

information about the students (share cum folders and I.E.P. s when appropriate).

Allow them to actively observe you.

More Helpful HintsDuring the internship:If there is a problem, or the intern has many

weaknesses, please address them with the intern and supervisor.

Model, coach, scaffoldInvite and encourage interns to attend faculty

meetings, workshops, and P.L.C. meetings with you.

Dress codePlease be positive about the teaching profession!

Help!!Typically, interns need the most assistance

with the following:Classroom ManagementDifferentiating InstructionParent Communication

Please share your tricks of the trade with them.

Conclusion of the InternshipObservations during the last week of the

internship (or throughout the internship)Recommendation lettersGraduate Course Credit voucher

Questions??????Thank you for taking the time to attend the

introductory workshop today. The University of Tampa Education Department appreciates all that you do for our students, and I look forward to working together with you to produce the highest quality of teachers.