PRACTICE TEACHING

Introduction

The apex of all the experiential Learning Course is the Practice Teaching. It is the total
immersion of the prospective teacher in the real life of beer experiences becoming a teacher.
During practice teaching, the pre service teacher experiences the rudiments of teaching in a
cyclical process of planning, actual teaching and evaluating learning. The pre-service teacher,
who may be called apprentice or student teacher intern, walks the whole process of teaching with
a mentor, who is called the cooperating teacher. Here the pre-service teacher puts all that were
learned in the content and theory of courses, strategies or methods of teaching as well as put into
the test the pedagogical content knowledge acquired in related courses prior to Practice
Teaching.
As the last field study course, the practice teacher is given all the opportunities to bring
out the best of every prospective teacher. This is necessary in the mastery of the competencies
needed as clearly spelled out in the National Competency- Based Standards for Teachers and
CMO 30, s. 2004 and its regional adaptation.
To achieve this goal, Practice Teaching should be a collaborative effort of the Teacher
Training Institutions where the content and strategy courses are first learned and the Cooperating
Schools of the Department of Education where much of the Practice Teaching experiences take
place.
Where learning environment has extended beyond the classroom alone, the demands of
the diversity of learners are great the complexity.

Objectives/Goals of Student Teaching

Teaching as a profession needs much preparation. Its objectives are
1. Apply theories, principles and techniques learned in the professional education courses
whenever needs arise, especially in actual classroom situations.
2. Acquire varied teaching competencies to be objective
3. Develop ones personality
The Supervisor of Student Teaching
He is a faculty member from the college where the student teachers are enrolled. He
supervises and evaluates the student teachers in their off- campus activities in order to prepare
them in their work as a teacher;
Duties and Responsibilities of the Supervisor of Student Teaching
1. Prepare the program of activities for Student Teaching every semester;
2. Coordinates with the Dean and the Chair in identifying cooperating schools for the
student teachers;
3. Prepares and implements in the Memorandum of agreement between the cooperating
school/s and the college;
4. Conducts regular orientation meetings, conferences, lectures, workshops, etc. with the
student teachers;
5. Coordinates with the head of the cooperating school regarding the activities and the
needs of the student teachers related to their practice teaching;

6. Visits classes handled by student teachers;

7. Observes and evaluates the performance of student teachers in their practice teaching
activities and confers with them the results of the observation;
8. Attends meetings regarding student teaching called by the college and the cooperating
school;
9. Conducts exit interview of student teachers;
10. Submits written reports about Student Teaching at least twice a semester; and
11. Performs other duties and responsibilities analogous, germane or related to and/ or
implied from the functions listed herein.
The Cooperating School
It is the school where the student teacher is assigned. This school is selected on the basis
of the type and quality of programs, administrators and teachers available to provide the best
experiences for the student teacher.
The Cooperating Teacher
He is the teacher from the cooperating school who guides the student teacher in making
use of the knowledge previously learned. He is assigned by the immediate head or supervisor. He
also practices the skills obtained in the specialized subjects.
The student teacher will at first listen and observe his cooperating teacher and later will
assist in the different activities and soon teach his own classes. The cooperating teacher does not
receive any additional compensation for the work he does. It is the professional commitment on
his part to help the future teachers. At the same time, he helps and improves his own competence.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Cooperating Teacher

1. Prepares for the student teachers arrival;
2. Provides opportunities for student teachers to meet the principal and other school
personnel;
3. Learn about the student teachers background and legal status;
4. Reads the student teaching book;
5. Becomes aware of policies concerning student teaching and student teacher
responsibilities;
6. Secures materials in evaluating student teachers;
7. Develops a plan for the student teachers entry into teaching; and
8. Makes necessary arrangements for the student teachers in the different activities.
The Student Teacher
Before becoming a student teacher, one needs to pass all the general professional
education subjects of the college. These education courses are designed to give insights into
sociological, philosophical, psychological and anthropological foundations of education, the
curriculum, methods of teaching, use of instructional materials, techniques of evaluation, and the
professional responsibilities of the student teacher.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Student Teacher

1. Sets clear purpose/objectives of teaching;

2. Studies individual class and the community needs;

3. Makes effective plans and provides for a balanced program;
4. Makes content meaningful by using appropriate methods of teaching and instructional
materials;
5. Provides for individual and group work;
6. Evaluates learning from the beginning to the end;
7. Provides a good environment for learning; and
8. Maintains professional relationship.