FS 2 - Assignment # 1
FS 2 - Assignment # 1
6. Identify the Responsibilities of Cooperating Principal, Cooperating Teacher, and Supervising Teacher
The role of the Cooperating School Principal is to collaborate with the College Student Teaching Supervisor as
a resource and facilitator of placements of student teachers and provides the social and professional aspects of
administering practice teaching.
Assigns a student teacher to a qualified cooperating teacher in coordination with school department
head/chairman and with the College Student Teaching Supervisor.
Meets regularly with cooperating teachers and student teachers.
Conducts regular conferences with the cooperating teachers as regards to the performance of the student
teachers.
Coordinates with the College Students Teaching Supervisor of the students’ teachers.
Prepares required reports to the TEI copy furnished the School Division Superintendent
Conducts regular observation and evaluation of the student teaching performance of student teacher.
The Cooperating Teacher is an experienced educator who serves as the primary mentor and supervisor for the
student teacher during the placement. Student teachers work closely with a mentor teacher, who is an
experienced educator employed by the school where the student teaching placement occurs. The mentor teacher
provides guidance, feedback, and support to help the student teacher grow professionally. He/she serves as role
model and advocate for the student teacher to develop an individual teaching style and personal talents in regard
to educational training. Their responsibilities include:
Mentorship: Providing guidance, support, and mentorship to the student teacher throughout the
placement. This includes helping them acclimate to the classroom environment, school culture, and
teaching responsibilities.
Assisting: Assist the student teacher in honing their skills through the use of varied approaches/
strategies/ techniques, assessment of learning outcomes, questioning techniques, preparation of
instructional materials, and preparation of examinations/various assessment modes.
Lesson Planning and Collaboration: Collaborating with the student teacher to plan lessons, develop
instructional materials, and align teaching strategies with curriculum goals.
Modeling: Demonstrating effective teaching practices and classroom management techniques for the
student teacher to observe and learn from.
Observation and Feedback: Regularly observing the student teacher's lessons and providing constructive
feedback to help them improve their teaching skills.
Assessment and Grading: Assisting the student teacher in the assessment of student learning, grading
assignments, and maintaining accurate records.
Classroom Management: Helping the student teacher develop classroom management skills and
strategies for maintaining a positive learning environment.
The Supervising Teacher is typically a faculty member from the teacher preparation program or university who
oversees the student teacher's progress and provides additional support. Their responsibilities may include:
Orientation and Planning: Collaborating with the Cooperating Principal and Cooperating Teacher to plan
the student teaching placement, including the goals and expectations for the experience.
Regular Meetings: Meeting regularly with the student teacher to discuss progress, challenges, and goals.
These meetings provide an opportunity for the student teacher to seek guidance and support.
Observation and Evaluation: Conducting formal observations of the student teacher's lessons and
providing feedback and evaluations aligned with program standards.
Coordination: Ensuring that the student teacher's experience aligns with the goals and requirements of
the teacher preparation program and any relevant certification or licensure standards.
Observation and Evaluation: Observing the student teacher's performance and providing feedback or
evaluations when necessary. This may include participating in formal evaluation processes.
These roles and responsibilities work together to create a supportive and structured environment for student
teachers to gain practical experience, receive mentorship, and develop the skills necessary to become effective
educators. Collaboration and communication among the Cooperating Principal, Cooperating Teacher, and
Supervising Teacher are key to a successful student teaching experience.
2. SUBJECT MATTER/CONTENT
Topic Name
References (At least 3 or more)
o Curriculum Guide, Teacher’s Guide, Learner’s Material, Textbooks, Websites)
Materials Needed
Values Integration
Teaching Strategies (Inquiry Based, Cooperative Learning, Lecture Discussion)
One quality of being an effective teacher is having the mastery of the subject matter.
3. PROCEDURE
These are the expected routines and the activities that will go on. How the lesson will progress.
What will the teacher do during the lesson and what specific things that the students would actually do
during the lesson.
Teacher’s Activity Students Activity
A. Preliminary Activities - to get students engaged with
the content.
Greetings
Prayer
Cleanliness and Orderliness
Checking of Attendance
Warm up Activities
Recalling the Classroom Rules
B. Developmental Activities
Recall/review or clarify the previous lesson and the
literacy skills of the students should be activated.
Inform the new lesson and inform the class of the
connection between the old and new lesson to
establish a purpose of the new lesson.
State the new lessons objectives as a guide for the
learners.
C. Motivation
What exciting activity can I use to motivate more
the learners (related to the topic)
Is it age appropriate? Does it meet the needs and
interests of my learners?
Does it give me information about the prior
knowledge of the learners about the new lesson?
4. EVALUATION
Assessment methods are used by the teacher to regularly check understanding of the material being
tackled.
Formative assessment of student learning can be done before, during, and after a lesson. It should be
carried out to measure whether the students were able to attain the lesson objectives.
You need to keep in mind that what you assess is clearly connected to your objectives.
5. ASSIGNMENT
Providing assignment or "homework" is a form of post-lesson formative assessment.
The assignment should be related to the day's lesson.
The assignment should allow learners to master what was learned during the lesson or reinforce what
has been taught. Teachers must check assignments promptly.