positive impact on student learning. It is suggested that this reflective process be a consistent component of the daily instructional activity and is imbedded in the TPA. The Role of the University Supervisor 1. University supervisors carry a typical load of approximately 15 students per quarter. 2. University supervisors are responsible for placing all students in their geographic areas. 4. University supervisors ensure that Candidates articulate the conceptual framework of Teacher Certification Program, i.e., expert learners, knowledge CWU’s specialists, and master teachers. 5. University supervisors provide an orientation for cooperating teachers. The orientation provides an overview of the philosophy of Teacher Certification CWU’s Program, expectations for the cooperating teacher and Candidate with regard to professionalism, practice and assessment/evaluation. 6. University supervisors ensure that Candidates discuss constructivism with their cooperating teachers as the foundation of teacher cerification program and CWU’s collaborate on lesson plans that incorporate constructivist activities. 7. University supervisors provide a minimum of five (5) seminars per quarter for Candidates on a variety of topics such as issues of technology, classroom management, job application procedures, diversity, civility, service learning, active learning, creativity, and motivation. Seminars provide students and supervisors the opportunity to reflect on current practices. 8. University supervisors conduct a minimum of four (4) Scheduled Observations and several Drop-In Observations to ensure that students acquire the constructivist skills and the ways of knowing pertinent to our global perspective. Additional observations may be scheduled as desired or needed to ensure the Candidate is successful. 9. University supervisors serve as liaisons between CWU and the host schools and districts by creating school partnerships that positively impact Student Teaching and learning. 10. University supervisors collaborate with university content area faculty on placement and supervision issues as necessary. 11. Field Supervisors must verify through supervision and appropriate documentation that Candidates have adequately met the competencies required by Central Washington University in the Final Evaluation and the State of Washington by completion of the Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA). 12. Field Supervisors will not evaluate their TPAs but must ensure Candidates’ Candidates complete and upload them to LiveText by the deadline determined by the OFE. Legal Responsibilities and Governing Policies The classroom teacher must have a sound knowledge of the legal parameters of his/her position as well as a thorough understanding of policies, rules, and regulations as established by those to whom he/she is responsible. Candidates must also become
positive impact on student learning. It is suggested that this reflective process be a consistent component of the daily instructional activity and is imbedded in the TPA. The Role of the University Supervisor 1. University supervisors carry a typical load of approximately 15 students per quarter. 2. University supervisors are responsible for placing all students in their geographic areas. 4. University supervisors ensure that Candidates articulate the conceptual framework of CWU’s Teacher Certification Program, i.e., expert learners, knowledge specialists, and master teachers. 5. University supervisors provide an orientation for cooperating teachers. The orientation provides an overview of the philosophy of CWU’s Teacher Certification Program, expectations for the cooperating teacher and Candidate with regard to professionalism, practice and assessment/evaluation. 6. University supervisors ensure that Candidates discuss constructivism with their cooperating teachers as the foundation of CWU’s teacher cerification program and collaborate on lesson plans that incorporate constructivist activities. 7. University supervisors provide a minimum of five (5) seminars per quarter for Candidates on a variety of topics such as issues of technology, classroom management, job application procedures, diversity, civility, service learning, active learning, creativity, and motivation. Seminars provide students and supervisors the opportunity to reflect on current practices. 8. University supervisors conduct a minimum of four (4) Scheduled Observations and several Drop-In Observations to ensure that students acquire the constructivist skills and the ways of knowing pertinent to our global perspective. Additional observations may be scheduled as desired or needed to ensure the Candidate is successful. 9. University supervisors serve as liaisons between CWU and the host schools and districts by creating school partnerships that positively impact Student Teaching and learning. 10. University supervisors collaborate with university content area faculty on placement and supervision issues as necessary. 11. Field Supervisors must verify through supervision and appropriate documentation that Candidates have adequately met the competencies required by Central Washington University in the Final Evaluation and the State of Washington by completion of the Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA). 12. Field Supervisors will not evaluate their Candidates’ TPAs but must ensure Candidates complete and upload them to LiveText by the deadline determined by the OFE. Legal Responsibilities and Governing Policies The classroom teacher must have a sound knowledge of the legal parameters of his/her position as well as a thorough understanding of policies, rules, and regulations as established by those to whom he/she is responsible. Candidates must also become
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