How Do You Be A Good Student Teacher?
Your student teaching year can be physically and emotionally exhausting. A good student teacher will still manage to be responsible, independent, committed to education, and keep a good sense of humor. Consult at length with your master teacher at the start of the term. Be sure you know what his or her philosophy of teaching and classroom objectives are before you make large plans for classroom activities. Make arrangements with your master teacher to take a few minutes each day to discuss classroom events, possible future activities, and procedure. Inform yourself about any particular school regulations that you and your students must abide by. Know the rules by heart so you can give definite answers to your students, who will be testing your authority. Familiarize yourself with relevant legal issues, such as those concerning child abuse, substance abuse and sexual harassment among students. Show genuine interest in your students’ schoolwork and progress, and leave personal relationsh
