Responsibilities

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University Supervisors:

Intern Observations

Observations

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Interns

Observe your intern at least four times�

Schedule formal observations of the intern with the intern and mentor:

• 2 during the first placement
• 2 during the second placement

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Visit the intern regularly throughout the internship experience to:

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• Confer
• Guide
• Observe
• Provide constructive feedback and assistance

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Confer with the intern following each observation at the school �

• Provide oral feedback to the intern (with mentor present) immediately following the observation lesson;
• Offer the mentor the opportunity to share feedback candidly during the conferences;
• Provide written feedback within 3 days of observation.

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• Confer and maintain contact with the mentor.

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• Be available to the mentor to offer assistance and information as requested.

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• Provide oral feedback within 24 hours of each observation and written feedback within 3 days of each observation.
• Oral feedback can be provided virtually or in-person.
• The mentor MUST be present for the feedback session and is encouraged to contribute.

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Lesson Plan Binder

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• Check the lesson plan binder for your intern after each observation -- as part of the conference.
• The lesson plan “binder” can be physical or electronic.

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Internship Classroom Observation Form

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• REQUIRED for formal observations
• Available on the PDS Google Site
• Highly helpful tool with:
• Insert text format, AND
• drop-down menu format

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Observation Form is aligned with national standards and frameworks…

INTASC STANDARDS

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• The Learner & Learning
• Content Knowledge
• Instructional Practice
• Professional Responsibility

Danielson Framework

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• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

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• PERSONAL & INTERPERSONAL

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• SPECIAL FOCUS