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Congratulations!<\/strong> You have made it! \u00a0Your years of preparation have led you to this moment. \u00a0You\u2019ve completed your coursework, made it through your practicum classes and logged a sufficient number of observation hours. You\u2019ve been matched with a cooperating teacher and a school that are able to provide you with the opportunity to put your training into practice. \u00a0Welcome to Student Teaching!<\/p>\n

As you prepare to transition from your college campus to the classroom, you probably have a sense of nervous excitement building up within you. \u00a0You\u2019re excited because the end of your college journey is almost here and you finally have the opportunity to do what it is you have set out to do. \u00a0You\u2019re nervous because you\u2019re venturing into an unknown environment. To assist you with your final preparations and to get you ready for that first day in the classroom, here are a few pieces of friendly advice.<\/p>\n

Trust Yourself<\/h2>\n

The first time you stand up by yourself in front of a classroom is a scary thing. \u00a0Don\u2019t let anyone tell you differently. Though it might seem strange, it\u2019s possible that there will be a moment where you get tongue-tied or perhaps even forget what it is you are supposed to be teaching. \u00a0When those moments of anxiety come, remember that you\u2019ve been preparing to teach for a very long time. \u00a0Remind yourself that you know your stuff and that you are more than capable of teaching your students. \u00a0You\u2019ve got this!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help!<\/h2>\n

There is a huge difference between the simulated teaching environments that were constructed for you in your college courses and the \u201creal world\u201d of an actual classroom. \u00a0There will be moments when you will not know how to handle a disruptive student, the best way to talk to concerned parents, or the exactly how to construct a test. \u00a0Remember that there\u2019s a reason why you have a cooperating teacher. This is your chance to bounce ideas around, vent frustrations, and humbly ask for help when needed. \u00a0Your cooperating teacher is your best resource and they want nothing more than for you to succeed. \u00a0Use them!<\/p>\n

Communicate Regularly With Your Cooperating Teacher<\/h2>\n

Once you are \u201cturned loose\u201d in the classroom it can be easy to just take off and run with the day-to-day planning and facilitation of your classes. There is a good possibility that there will be days when you might hardly see your cooperating teacher at all. \u00a0If this happens, don\u2019t forget to keep them firmly in the loop. \u00a0Remember, even though you are the one teaching, it\u2019s still their class. \u00a0Your cooperating teacher is still the one who ultimately answers to the school administration and to concerned or perhaps even confused parents. \u00a0They cannot defend you if they do not know what\u2019s going on. \u00a0<\/em>It\u2019s a good idea to preemptively schedule weekly sit-downs with your cooperating teacher to discuss lesson plans, ideas, concerns, and questions. \u00a0Take the initiative and set these meetings up if your cooperating teacher has doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n

Take Risks<\/h2>\n

This is your opportunity to explore! \u00a0If you have got an idea for a lesson or activity, clear it with your cooperating teacher and go for it. \u00a0Remember that not everything that you do will meet your expectations but that there is no way to know unless you try. \u00a0\u00a0Administrators are always looking for teachers who are finding innovative ways to connect their students with the material. If you discover a great new approach that wows and excites your students, you will have a great selling point when you interview for full-time positions.<\/p>\n

Be Open To Criticism<\/h2>\n

Student Teaching is hard and you will make mistakes. As you move throughout your Student Teaching experience you must allow yourself to be open to constructive criticism from your cooperating teacher, administrators, other teachers, and yes, even parents. \u00a0As we all know, criticism hurts<\/em> and is occasionally not easy to handle. In order to grow and become fully prepared for full-time teaching, you must humbly and graciously accept the critiques that come your way and use them to make adjustments and get better. \u00a0Remember, you are still a student!<\/p>\n

Good luck and best wishes for an amazing Student Teaching experience! If you\u2019d like more tips to help you have a great student teaching experience, check out this <\/span>article<\/span><\/a>. \u00a0When you finally land that first full-time teaching contract, make sure you check out our <\/span>5 Pieces of Advice For First Year Teachers.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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