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The 800-Level Course Instructor's Responsibilities
The two 800-level courses offered each semester of the internship are designed to help interns recall, extend and apply prior studies in the teacher preparation program to their current classroom practices, such that they are supported in developing standards-based practices in planning, teaching and assessment, and in becoming a successful and functioning member of the teaching profession.
The approved design of the program allocates to each 800-level course 30 hours of course time when interns meet with course instructors on campus, plus an average of 3 hours per week for field work that is complementary to the interns' classroom-based work (either within the classroom, the school, or in the community). Instructors provide suggestions for the use of the "field time" to interns, CTs and field instructors, who then work together to plan meaningful uses of that time.
Planning and communication
- Attend LAET cluster meetings to keep current information about course responsibilities and program events, and help plan and attend cluster meetings with CTs.
- Provide clear written outlines to interns, CTs, field instructors, cluster leaders, and TELs of course and classroom expectations, including suggestions for planning and "field time" associated with the course, and facilitate communication between CTs and interns as needed to help interns fulfill expectations.
- Maintain regular communication with CTs and field instructors regarding course expectations and ongoing events (e.g., newsletter every few weeks). Respond to e-mail communication in a timely manner.
- Follow guidelines in the LAET Course Instructor's Handbook regarding course and program development, teacher preparation program and university policies, working relationships with schools, and technology requirements.
Supporting interns' learning and collaborating teachers' practice of teacher education
- Provide timely feedback on lesson and unit plans in accordance with course schedule.
- Provide information to interns and CTs regarding standards-based practices in subject matter fields to help communicate expectations for the internship.
- Provide suggestions for location of teaching resources.
- Arrange to spend time in the schools where interns are teaching to learn about school curriculum and classroom practices and maintain communication with CTs and interns. Time available according to the course's instructional model is approximately 3 hours per week during periods of Guided Lead Teaching (3 weeks in fall, and 8 weeks in spring).
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