{"id":696,"date":"2022-10-26T14:43:39","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T18:43:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teach.coe.jmu.edu\/mvc-early-field-experience-training\/?page_id=696"},"modified":"2023-02-17T13:40:15","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T18:40:15","slug":"module6-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/teach.coe.jmu.edu\/mvc-early-field-experience-training\/module6-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Module 6 &#8211; Page 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1klzc-9dc7f4a4362adbaf2747773d3a71de05\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1klzc-9dc7f4a4362adbaf2747773d3a71de05{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:3vw;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1klzc-9dc7f4a4362adbaf2747773d3a71de05 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1klzc-9dc7f4a4362adbaf2747773d3a71de05 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:3vw;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1klzc-9dc7f4a4362adbaf2747773d3a71de05 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<strong>clear, direct, repeated, and respectful communication<\/strong> as evidenced in the following comments:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cEither prior to the placement or the first day [this can be in person, email, or even a phone conversation], I ask what they expect from the placement and what is required from them, and then I add any necessary information that I feel was left out.\u201d &#8211; T. Matthews, Mentor CT, Middle School<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201c[I like to] sit them down and have a talk where you get to know them and then tell them what you expect. The direct approach works best. [You] need to be friendly and have a sense of humor.\u201d \u2013 V. Lilley, Mentor CT, High School<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI meet with them on their first day and go over expectations and revisit periodically throughout the placement. Expectations include punctuality in attendance, dress, confidentiality, student relations, etc.\u201d \u2013 D. Mathias, Mentor CT, Elementary<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Clear expectations communicated<\/strong> at the very beginning of the early field experience is the best approach for limiting confusion or subsequent points of conflict. For PSTs who have had few or no previous field experiences, reminders and clarification about expectations are helpful!. A <strong>growth mindset<\/strong> models that learning is a process and we learn from mistakes. Sharing that even the Mentor CT makes mistakes can help the PST assume a less defensive response when the mentor CT needs to draw their attention to a particular concern. It is critical to have a conversation about any concern before it mushrooms into something more challenging to resolve.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cUsually, if you are upfront with the PST, things resolve themselves.\u201d M. Bair, Mentor CT, Elementary<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI have not had many issues that talking with the PST doesn\u2019t resolve.\u201d P. Dolan, Mentor CT, Elementary<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Methods of Communication<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Face-to-face communication:<\/p>\n<p><u>The best method of communicating is in person.\u00a0 It reduces misunderstandings and allows for timely questions. Relationship building, discussion of expectations, observation conferencing and feedback, and critical conversations about cultural competence are all best served when the Mentor CT and PST can find a time to meet face-to-face.<\/u><\/p>\n<p><u>Electronic communication:<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Face-to-face conversations are not always possible. This is especially true regarding communication between the program contact and the Mentor CT, but applies to all participants in the field experience. Using school-affiliated email communication is also a very effective way to share information. (Please avoid the use of private email addresses.) Consider ways to reduce questionable \u2018tone\u2019 by being personable, avoiding extreme adjectives (e.g. extremely, really, deeply) or negative wording, and describe what can be done, rather than what can\u2019t be done.\u00a0 Always re-read an email before hitting send.<\/p>\n<p><u>Cellphone communication:<\/u><\/p>\n<p>The Mentor CT can decide whether or not they are comfortable sharing their cell phone number with the PST. Texting is becoming the new normal for quick conversations. This can be especially helpful if a change prompted by illness or weather conditions might impact the attendance of either person on a particular day. If phone numbers are not shared, it is even more critical that each person involved is checking their emails daily and responding appropriately!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div id='avia-messagebox-' class='avia_message_box av_notification av-kcc5rq4t-5725225d0040265ca475446f8bdf7ff8 avia-color-green avia-size-large avia-icon_select-yes avia-border-  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_buttonrow ' ><span class='avia_message_box_title' >Note to Pre-Service Teachers<\/span><div class=\"avia_message_box_content\"><span class='avia_message_box_icon avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello' data-av_icon='\ue836' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><p>Honest concerns, recommendations for growth, as well as genuine affirmation for the observed skills and collaboration of the PST help to maximize the learning experience. 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