Does the cooperating teacher refrain from interrupting when the student is teaching?
• When the cooperating teacher steps in as necessary, the student is made aware of what is necessary or effective. Also, the cooperating teacher’s first duty is to his/her students and the students should receive the full degree of instruction. • When the cooperating teacher leaves the room and lets the student teach alone, much is learned that would not be learned with the teacher in the room. However, this should happen only after the third week and when the cooperating teacher is confident of the student’s ability to manage the class effectively.
