“Meeting My Cooperating Teacher”

NCBTS DOMAIN 7 STRAND 7.1:

LET-TOS No. 1 (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.6, 1.7)

•LEARNING EPISODE 2 • LEARNING EPISODE 2 • LEARNING EPISODE 2 • LEARNING EPISODE 2 •

MY LEARNING EPISODE OVERVIEW

This episode will allow me to meet my cooperating teacher. This activity
will also give me the chance to better understand the expectations of my
cooperating teacher.

MY TARGETS (LEARNING OUTCOMES)

At the end of this activity, I will be able to:
 meet my cooperating teacher.
 reflect on the expectations of my cooperating teacher.
 observe and record important notes during the discussion with my
cooperating teacher.
 interact my cooperating teacher.
 give assistance to my cooperating teacher.

MY MAP (LEARNING EPISODE DIRECTIONS)

These are the things I need to do:

Extend assistance when

Write down notes. Observe well.
needed.

• Go to the scheduled
class.
Listen to the
• Meet my cooperating
expectations of my
teacher.
cooperating teacher.
• Present all needed
documents.

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 MY BIG IDEAS (LEARNING ESSENTIALS)
As a student intern, I must do the following:
 observe my cooperating teacher especially in establishing
classroom routines;
 remember that the early period of observation is highly significant
in making significant in making my practice teaching more
meaningful and rewarding
 follow my cooperating teacher’s rules and expectations to build a
solid and meaningful relationship.

MY TASK (ACTIVITIES)
A. Getting to know my cooperating teacher
NAME OF COOPERATING TEACHER: Shiela V. Franco
SCHOOL GRADUATED FROM: Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College
(Main Campus, Estancia, Iloilo)
HIGHEST EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT: BSE (English)
SUBJECT/S HANDLED: Araling Panlipunan 8 and 10, ESP 8
and English 10
NUMBER OF YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 12

MY COOPERATING TEACHER’S EXPECTATIONS

 I expect you as a responsible student intern, to become a good
teacher.
 You have what it takes to be a good teacher; keep it up, Mark!
 I also expect that during the years to come, you’d inject your
lessons with a bit of humor. (Your teaching strategy, ICT is very
good, as students these days are being visual learners).

MY EXPECTATIONS
Likewise, I also have my expectations that I need to convey to my
cooperating teacher in order that my needs are also met and
understood.

I am expecting my cooperating teacher will also work hand-in-

hand with me with a goal that we need our learners to learn. I am
also foreseeing that she will really cooperative in such a way that
they will guide me suggestion in planning my lesson, provide
feedbacks so as to improve my weaknesses and maintain my
strengths in teaching, give me opportunity to explore and
discover other strategies for our learners.

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 B. In the observation phase, I need to do the following:
 Integrate ICT in my classes.
 I should make sure I will catch the students’ attention,
always.
 Prepare simple drills and activities so that the students will
not get bored.
 Use other references
 Give students praises when answering the questions.

C. To fully equip myself to better understand my cooperating

teacher, I need to know his/her personal characteristics. Choose
any three (3) significant characteristics and why you need to do to
emulate these virtues.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS WHY YOU NEED TO EMULATE THESE VIRTUES?

Punctuality To produce a quality of works.
Professionalism To ensure that I have a good values in
dealing with different personnel.
Propriety To be morally and socially equipped.

MY ANALYSIS (LEARNING EPISODE DIRECTIONS)

In my first encounter with my cooperating teacher, I realized that:
 Teaching is a heavy job.
 A teacher is responsible of his students during class hours.
 Teaching is not about educating, it is also about inspiring
and motivating.
 I should wholly prepare myself upon teaching.

MY REFLECTION / MY INSIGHTS
A. CHECK ONLY ONE AND EXPLAIN.
I am ready for the teaching profession.
● I still need to overcome my apprehensions.
BECAUSE apprehension is one of the reasons why one never achieve
his/her goals. Yes, I am ready for teaching profession but I should
overcome my apprehensions first to boost my confidence and
self-esteem—I believe that these are the fundamentals of teaching.
Fears would never hinder me to attain such goals. And for this

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 practice teaching experience, I am looking forward that teaching
will define me as a good future educator in the very soon.

MY APPLICATION (FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE)

Read the situations and choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. As a student intern, I need to fully understand the expectations of
my cooperating teacher to ensure .
a. better rapport and harmonious relationship
b. greater familiarity on his/her needs and interests
c. the development of learning materials
d. the establishment of classroom routines
2. Why do I need to consult my cooperating teacher at all times?
a. For better delivery of the lesson
b. To select the best materials, activities and strategies
c. For better unity and cooperation
d. To quarrels and misunderstanding
3. How can I establish and maintain cordial relationships with my
cooperating teacher?
a. Do some errands for him/her.
b. Follow him/her wherever he/she goes.
c. Obey all his/her instructions.
d. Maintain professional relations all the times.

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