The Next Generation:

A Conversation about Mentoring Our Future Social Studies

Teachers

The Next Generation: A Conversation about

Mentoring Our Future Social Studies Teachers

Dr. Linda SchlosserDr. Jeffery Liles Judith DuPre

Essential Question:Do We Know What We Think

We Know About Student Teachers?

Agenda:Who is a student teacher?What do we expect from them?How do we support them?

Who is a Student Teacher?

“Not yet a Novice”

1st placement vs. 2nd placement

What do We Expect from Our Student Teachers?

College Professors

Student Teaching School-basedSupervisors Educators

What do we Expect from Our Student Teachers?

Standards &

Indicators

Planning Standard:

Candidate understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, andstructures of the discipline(s) he/sheteaches and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for all students.

Planning Indicators:

Uses district, state and/or national standards in the development of performance-based instruction.

Develops long-term and short-term plans that are appropriate for curriculum goals.

Planning Indicators:

Plans & uses a wide variety of teaching & learning strategies

Incorporates opportunities for all students to think critically and problem-solve during instruction.

Planning Indicators:

Links to students’ prior knowledgeImplements literacy across all curriculaUses interdisciplinary strategies within the classroomUses a multi-sensory approachDifferentiates instruction for all learners

Management Standard:

Candidate’s understanding ofindividual and group motivation and behavior helps to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

Management Indicators:

Organizes, allocates, and manages time, space, and activities in a way that is conducive to learning.

Management Indicators:

Organizes, prepares students, andmonitors independent and group workthat allows for full and varied participation of all students

Management Indicators:

Recognizes and analyzes classroomenvironment and interactions, and makes adjustments to instructional delivery and/or classroom environment.

How do we Support Our Student teachers?

What does the conversation look like?