Some expectations for our student teachers…

Here are some of the guidelines that will help contribute to a successful student teaching experience. This list, however, is not exhaustive and is subject to additional criteria, based upon dialogue with the University of Idaho Music Student Teacher Supervisor.

1. Student teachers must report to the assigned school at least 20 minutes prior to the first bell and at an appropriate time mutually agreed upon with the mentor teacher, on a daily basis.

2. Student teachers must be dressed professionally: no jeans, tank tops.

3. Student teachers must maintain appropriate, professional relationships with students, mentor teacher, and student teacher supervisor.

4. Student teacher will have complete lesson plans, including references to the appropriate National Standards every time he/she teaches.

5. Student teacher will be prepared for every class, including adequate advanced planning, collection of learning materials, score study, and classroom set-up.

6. Student teacher will respond appropriately to constructive feedback from the mentor teacher and the student teacher supervisor by making necessary changes or implementing suggestions for improvement.

Keep in mind that these guidelines are general and special situations arise that may contribute to modifications. Any suggestions for modifications should be addressed to the assigned student teacher supervisor.