(One of the big areas of growth occurred in understanding the students — what makes each kid tick and how to handle it instead of escalating it. Understanding how each one of them works within the classroom. Marissa also grew in understanding the amount of extra “stuff” that comes along with teaching. Having the experience with the support of the cooperating teacher and discussing how to handle certain issues was a growing experience. ‘Asa result of her professionalism, commitment to teaching, high recommendation from the cooperating teacher, and Kutztown University supervisor observations, she was selected as a top candidate for this student teaching section. ‘This Clinical Ceperience evaluation serves asa tangible basis for discussion among the cooperating teacher, the KU superisor and teacher candidate,