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IN2 (with Co-operating Teacher)

A note on workload:The schedule, tasks, progression, and target workload percents are all general recommendations, based on the conditions of the particular placement. They should be followed as is possible and appropriate to the placement; however, they are not strict requirements. Variation and discrepancy may occur based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: the CT’s workload, the Student Teacher’s ability and readiness to take on a given workload, the school/class schedule, and the placement’s overlap with the CT’s current unit planning. It is always best for all parties (Student Teacher, CT, Supervisor) to discuss workload when there are changes made and/or if there are concerns. In general, the workload should not be substantially less than recommended but may be increased, if agreed upon by all parties.

In 2nd Internship, the Co-operating Teacher and McGill Field Supervisor will provide verbal guidance/feedback, as well as written Formative Assessments according to the Assessment Schedule below. Student Teachers will be responsible for a minimum of 80% of a full-time teaching workload and for developing all 13 Professional Competencies (PCs). In addition to a weekly Professional Seminar, Student Teachers are completing a concurrent applied methods course in their subject area. Course Instructors may request permission from the Co-operating Teacher to conduct mentoring team visits in the classroom during the Internship period. The recommended progression of tasks and workload assignment as well as the assessment scheduleareas follows:

Weekly Check-in:

The Field Supervisor will check-in with the Co-operating Teacher on a weekly basis (either by telephone, e-mail or in-person) in order to ascertain how the Student Teacher is performing and if there are any issues to be addressed. While this is an informal exchange, it has an important purpose and is successful when there is thoughtful and frank dialogue. Check-ins need not be lengthy. No written report is required, although the Field Supervisor should take note of when/how the check-in occurred and any salient points. Check-ins do not interfere with you contacting the Field Supervisor at any time should you need to discuss matters pertaining to the Student Teacher.

IN2Written Components:

📋 Lesson/Learning Plans & Planning Book
  • Students Teachers, with the support of their Co-operating Teacher and Field Supervisor, will engage in rigorous activity, lesson/learning and unit planning as appropriate to each placement (see workload schedule)
  • Daily planning is an expectation throughout the placement(and of the profession; Professional Competency 3 = "Plan teaching and learning situations"). Student Teachers are required to write a full plan for each lesson taught, well in advance of the lesson being taught (in case of absence, the Student Teacher should have plans completed and readily available such than another teacher could take over).
  • Plans should be submitted to the Co-operating Teacher and Field Supervisor in advance of scheduled teaching observations/evaluationsin order to communicate intended learning and to obtain feedback.
  • Templates for and annotated versions ofactivity, lesson, and learning plans are available on the ISA website.Student Teachers should use and build off of these comprehensive templates,initially and for any observation/evaluation. Depending on the context, Student Teachers may elect to use a condensed format later on for their own planning, if not being evaluated.
  • A log of all plans (Planning Book) must be kept up-to-date and readily available for consultation at any time (e.g. by the Co-operating Teacher, Field Supervisor, ISA Office). The Planning Book should contain up-to-date plans for all activities, lessons, and units taught by the Student Teacher, as well as the Student Teacher’s comments on adjustments or improvements to be made, based on implementation.
📓 Weekly Reflection Journal
  • The Journal allows Student Teachers to synthesize ideas, thoughts and activities from the week and link practice to theory,as part of their own best practices in reflective teaching and PC development
  • Journal content may be free-form but its tone should be professional (i.e. not that of a personal diary)
  • The Journal must be kept up-to-date and readily available for consultation at any time (e.g. by the Co-operating Teacher, Field Supervisor, ISA Office).
  • In addition to the Journal, students may choose to keep a personal diary; this document is not shared and is a tool for processing individual feelings and experiences

Week

Overview
Placement Preparation

Tasks

  • Review ISA Student Teaching e-Handbook
  • Take note of your Placement Coordinator name and contact info
  • Take note of placement details, including school address, Co-operating Teacher name and email (available 1-2 weeks before placement, after you have completed the online briefing)
  • Research school and school board for your knowledge, including their Mission and Policies
  • Research travel time and route required to commute to/from host school
  • Reach out to your Supervisor for introduction, if they have not yet
  • Reach out to CT for introduction and to request information about their grade level(s) and what topics they are currently covering or expecting to cover during your time together
  • Familiarize yourself with your CT's topics and grade levels
  • Complete your Student Teacher Profile, to be completed and shared with your Field Supervisor and Co-operating Teacher on your first day
  • Review IN1 Action Plan and begin brainstorming IN2 expectations
  • Review workload and assessment schedule required for IN2
  • Take note of the dates for the for your calendar

Week 1-3

Tasks/Workload

  • Review Student Teacher Profile and IN1Action Plan and expectations for IN2 with the Co-operating Teacher and Field Supervisor (e.g. at Introductory Meeting)
  • Shadow and team-teach with the Co-operating Teacher
  • Become knowledgeable about school routines, policies programs and resources
  • Devote time to extracurricular activities
  • Gradually take on solo teaching responsibility
  • Integrate concurrent coursework and apply techniques in the field
  • Implement suggestions and techniques based on the Co-operating Teacher and Field Supervisor’s feedback
  • Document progress (Reflection Journal/Planning Book) and develop Professional Portfolio
  • Progress to a minimum teaching workload of 50% by Week 3

Assessments

  • Week 1:Introductory Meeting (Student Teacher, Co-operating Teacher, Field Supervisor)
  • Week 3: Formative Assessment 1 (separately)

Week 4

Tasks/Workload

  • Show satisfactory progress of professional development across the PCs
  • Integrate concurrent coursework and apply techniques in the field
  • Document progress (Reflection Journal/Planning Book) and continue to develop Professional Portfolio

Assessments

Week 5-10

Tasks/Workload

  • Show satisfactory progress of professional development across the PCs
  • Integrate concurrent coursework and apply techniques in the field
  • Implement suggestions and techniques based on the Co-operating Teacher and Field Supervisor’s feedback
  • Document progress (Reflection Journal/Planning Book) and continue to develop Professional Portfolio
  • Increase teaching workload to 85 to 100%

Assessments

Week 11

Tasks/Workload

  • Transition classroom back to the Co-operating Teacher, including returning all marking and materials
  • Ensure availability after the end of the Internship for assistance, as required (e.g. report cards, parent-teacher interviews, etc.)

Assessments

  • Summative Report*SUBMIT TO ISA*
    • Summatives can be written in the final week but should not be submitted until the student teacher's final day in the field!
  • Coaching Conversation*

*Coaching Conversation: This mentoring opportunity takes place after the Summative Assessment has been completed. The CT and Field Supervisor are invited to address any questions or concerns that the Student Teacher has as they transition into the profession.


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