{"id":663,"date":"2022-10-26T11:17:55","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T15:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teach.coe.jmu.edu\/mvc-early-field-experience-training\/?page_id=663"},"modified":"2023-02-16T16:03:14","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T21:03:14","slug":"module5-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/teach.coe.jmu.edu\/mvc-early-field-experience-training\/module5-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Module 5 &#8211; Page 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1klzc-6b690511f51477a78b0d1a13967cb78e\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1klzc-6b690511f51477a78b0d1a13967cb78e{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:3vw;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1klzc-6b690511f51477a78b0d1a13967cb78e .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1klzc-6b690511f51477a78b0d1a13967cb78e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:3vw;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1klzc-6b690511f51477a78b0d1a13967cb78e .av-subheading{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1klzc-6b690511f51477a78b0d1a13967cb78e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1klzc-6b690511f51477a78b0d1a13967cb78e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1klzc-6b690511f51477a78b0d1a13967cb78e av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_progress  avia-builder-el-first  module-heading av-inherit-size av-linked-heading'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Module 5: Setting and Understanding Expectations<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-sub-av-kcc6wg8y-54e141f73cd49e07e237c275bf010974\">\n#top .avia-progress-bar-container .avia-progress-bar.av-deu48-527614cbf0f580988b382ce49fbada87 .bar{\nwidth:20%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-progress-bar-container av-kcc6wg8y-54e141f73cd49e07e237c275bf010974 av-striped-bar av-animated-bar avia_animate_when_almost_visible  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_full '><div class='avia-progress-bar av-deu48-527614cbf0f580988b382ce49fbada87 icon-bar-no theme-color-bar theme-color-bar icon-bar-no'><div class=\"progressbar-title-wrap\"><div class=\"progressbar-icon\"><span class='progressbar-char avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello' data-av_icon='' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><\/div><div class='progressbar-title'>Module 5 Progress<\/div><\/div><div class=\"progress\"><div class=\"bar-outer\"><div class='bar' data-progress='20'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-f2c3c-bb39183d4b59b5191ba87ec1008e55b7\">\n.flex_column.av-f2c3c-bb39183d4b59b5191ba87ec1008e55b7{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-f2c3c-bb39183d4b59b5191ba87ec1008e55b7 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_progress  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><article  class='iconbox iconbox_left av-kcc5ex13-d8000d3310106ccf9f0ee13a2132e1b2  avia-builder-el-3  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconbox_content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Essential Question\"><div class='iconbox_icon heading-color avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello' data-av_icon='\ue81c' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'  ><\/div><h3 class='iconbox_content_title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Essential Question<\/h3><\/header><div class='iconbox_content_container '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>What strategies help to effectively inform critical expectations during an early field experience?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-b26a0-86e7f04a8a96b9f458bb24d5686561c3\">\n@keyframes av_boxShadowEffect_av-b26a0-86e7f04a8a96b9f458bb24d5686561c3-column {\n0%   { box-shadow:  0 0 0 0 #5f8524; opacity: 1; }\n100% { box-shadow:  0 0 10px 0 #5f8524; opacity: 1; }\n}\n.flex_column.av-b26a0-86e7f04a8a96b9f458bb24d5686561c3{\nbox-shadow: 0 0 10px 0 #5f8524;\nborder-width:4px;\nborder-color:#5f8524;\nborder-style:solid;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:15px 15px 15px 15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-b26a0-86e7f04a8a96b9f458bb24d5686561c3 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_heading  first flex_column_div shadow-not-animated  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-kcc5hy3m-7ff6e8d4ce4897ceab30b2d4ee047cbe '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Setting, communicating and understanding clear expectations is critical for a successful early field experience.<\/p>\n<p>Different programs have different expectations during early field experiences, therefore it is critical for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Both the PST and the Mentor CT to understand the program expectations from the college or university;<\/li>\n<li>The Mentor CT to be clear in setting their expectations for the PST; and,<\/li>\n<li>The PST to make sure they understand the expectations of the Mentor CT.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-86oyw-c9981aa996d1e015a4ef0f6681490485\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-86oyw-c9981aa996d1e015a4ef0f6681490485{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-86oyw-c9981aa996d1e015a4ef0f6681490485 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-86oyw-c9981aa996d1e015a4ef0f6681490485 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-86oyw-c9981aa996d1e015a4ef0f6681490485 av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  av-linked-heading'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What strategies help to effectively inform expectations during an early field experience?<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-dah1r-4422afafe41191cbd4952845644f4eb8\">\n.flex_column.av-dah1r-4422afafe41191cbd4952845644f4eb8{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-dah1r-4422afafe41191cbd4952845644f4eb8 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l9pt6avu-816287f15f3f6ec31aba6f6a2bc1eb94 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Direct communication is a critical component of developing clear expectations.<\/p>\n<p>Communication should be transparent so that the PST is included in any communication occurring between the instructor or program supervisor and the Mentor CT (unless there is a problem).<\/p>\n<p>It is important to understand the purpose of the early field experience which may include<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Relating course content to real-life settings and situations to strengthen and deepen PST learning;<\/li>\n<li>Giving PSTs the opportunity to explore the teaching profession before committing to a teaching career;<\/li>\n<li>Developing a network of professional contacts while gaining experience to get ready for student teaching; and,<\/li>\n<li>Helping education programs to evaluate PST performance, professionalism, and potential as a future teacher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mentor CTs can share their experience and expertise while learning new evidence-based strategies and novel technologies from their mentees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-le7h267m-4cce3fb09cb79d68c2fa4ca262bbcb47\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-le7h267m-4cce3fb09cb79d68c2fa4ca262bbcb47{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-le7h267m-4cce3fb09cb79d68c2fa4ca262bbcb47 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-le7h267m-4cce3fb09cb79d68c2fa4ca262bbcb47 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-le7h267m-4cce3fb09cb79d68c2fa4ca262bbcb47 av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  av-linked-heading'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Prior to the start of the placement<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-gei87-606557babf46629eea2d6c8ee3dab7b9\">\n.flex_column.av-gei87-606557babf46629eea2d6c8ee3dab7b9{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-gei87-606557babf46629eea2d6c8ee3dab7b9 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-le7h43ly-99dbf3475945f0adf7ff6ec6edb75a1f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Specific information should be shared with the Mentor CT prior to the placement from the program.\u00a0 This may be conveyed through a syllabus or other written material shared by the program supervisor, course instructor, or by the PST.<\/p>\n<p>Information should include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the purpose and goals of the field experience,<\/li>\n<li>a time frame with specific days and time or overall hours,<\/li>\n<li>an overview of what types of assignments must be completed by the PST during the experience, and<\/li>\n<li>any timeline or schedule information needed to meet requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Mentor CT can request that a PST shares a biographical sketch of themselves prior to the placement, this might include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>why the PST decided to pursue teacher education,<\/li>\n<li>previous experiences they have had working with children &#8211; 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Occasionally school schedules make this impossible, so the same information can be shared through electronic communication, during a phone conversation, or through a virtual meeting platform.<\/p>\n<p>In order to develop clear expectations, the initial meeting should focus on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aligning the PST\u2019s learning <strong>goals<\/strong> with the early field experience goals<strong> and<\/strong> the Mentor CT\u2019s instructional goals for their P-12 students;<\/li>\n<li>Clarifying <strong>roles<\/strong> of the PST and the Mentor CT;<\/li>\n<li>Systems of <strong>communication<\/strong> between PST and Mentor CT;<\/li>\n<li>Discussing how <strong>feedback<\/strong> will be shared;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developing a timeline<\/strong> for when required activities need to occur; and<\/li>\n<li>The critical nature of student <strong>confidentiality<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mentor CTs <em>\u201cneed to see their [PST] learning goals and have a conversation with the PST and make sure the PST fully understands what the learning goals are. Then I would look at what my instructional goals for the time period are and see how we can match them up.\u201d \u2013 K. Svarfvar, Mentor CT, Middle<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI tell them how my classroom runs and what type of activities I expect they (PSTs) will be helping with\/leading. I also try to get feedback on what type of new things they want to try or don\u2019t have as much experience in so that we can work on those things during the placement.\u201d \u2013 H. 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