Guide to Clinical Work

A LIST OF EXPERIENCES FOR THE TEACHER CANDIDATE

  • Observe your clinical educator and ask for feedback when teaching
  • Observe Teachers Recommended by the Clinical Educator
  • Develop and Use Daily Lesson Plans - Prepare Lesson Plans for a Teacher Work Sample Unit
  • Grade Papers -  Prepare and Use Your Own Grade Book

Learn How Schools Operate

  • Attendance Procedures                
  • Grade/Assessments
  • Fire Drills                                      
  • Lunch Room Operation
  • Parent Conferences                      
  • Athletic  Events
  • PTA or PTO Meetings                   
  • District and School Policies and Procedures
  • Back to School Night                           
  • Faculty Meetings/In-Service         
  • Library Rules
  • Faculty Handbook                         
  • Assemblies
  • Discipline Procedures                   
  • Teacher Websites
  • Emergency Plans                          
  • Board of Education Meetings
  • Student Record Procedures
  • Grade Level/Department Meetings

Use Available Technology
Prepare Bulletin Boards

Develop Skills in Duties Outside the Classroom

  • Hall Supervision
  • Field Trip Supervision
  • Lunchroom Supervision                 
  • Club Sponsor
  • Playground Supervision                 
  • Sell Athletic Tickets
  • Recess Supervision                         
  • Participate in Fund Raisers
  • Study hall Supervision

Note:   This is a list of common experiences in elementary and secondary schools.  Due to the uniqueness of each assignment, teacher candidates may not experience all of the activities listed. Also, teacher candidates may experience activities not listed above.