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Scheduling - It is sometimes desirable to schedule observations of a student teacher so that he or she knows beforehand that he or she will be observed. This allows the student teacher to prepare the lesson so that you will see them at their best. It is of equal importance, however, to observe the student without giving them advance notification. In this way you will likely see the student teacher as they usually teach. Both observations are important in helping a student teacher develop instructional skills.
Records - Forms, in triplicate, are provided for the purpose of recording observationsCopies of observations must be shared with Cooperating Teachers, Student Teachers, and Field Supervisors.
Recording forms are available online at https://wikis.utexas.edu/display/COEfieldexperiences/Student+Assessments.
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