Cooperating Teacher Experience (Spring, 2026)

Content
33 modules
Rating
Course length
15 hours
Instructor
Lisa Weier
Released
10 Dec 2025
Price
$0 - 50

Description

This course initiates the purpose and direction of student-teacher relations to fully conceptualize teaching and learning in this context. Fundamental understanding of building relationships, communication practices, student teacher needs, strategies and planning for collaborative efforts, and recognition of professional teaching attributes will form the core of this course.

This course will run from January 12 - May 6, 2026. Those whose student teachers have split placements (fine arts, SPED, etc.) may also register for this course; there is a condensed course schedule recommended for split placements.

*This is a dual-enrollment course. You must also be enrolled through USD: 

EDFN 592 UE14 29770 Cooperating Teacher Experience – 26SP

https://aceware.usd.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?course=26SP-29770

You are not eligible to take this course if you have taken it in the past. 

The last day to add or drop this class (census date) will be January 20, 2026.

**Please note that while there are 33 modules, many modules can be completed in ten minutes or less. The total estimated time commitment for this course is 15 hours. 

Objectives

Student learning objectives will include:

  1. Commits to the roles and responsibility of mentoring
  2. Accepts the teacher candidate as a developing professional
  3. Reflects on interpersonal communications and decisions
  4. Serves as an instructional coach
  5. Models a commitment to personal and professional growth
  6. Communicates hope and optimism for the future of the profession
  7. Applies objectives daily while working with a teacher candidate

1.
Cooperating Teacher Experience Syllabus and Assignment Calendar
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Resources
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3.
Cooperating Teacher Experience (Weeks 1 and 2)
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4.
Information Survey
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5.
Personal Values Survey
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6.
Collaboration Survey (Add your scores up from each question for a total)
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7.
Tolerance Levels Survey
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8.
Cooperating Teacher Experience (Week 3)
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9.
How Children and Adults Learn
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10.
Co-Teaching Planning Sheet (Week 3)
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Cooperating Teacher Experience (Week 4)
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12.
Difficult Conversations Feedback (week 4)
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13.
Tips for Success in Mentoring Relationship Feedback (week 4)
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14.
Co-Teaching Planning Sheet (Week 4)
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Cooperating Teacher Experience (Week 5)
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16.
Mentor Teacher Competency #1
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Co-Teaching Planning Sheet (Week 5)
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Cooperating Teacher Experience (Week 6)
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19.
Mentor Teacher Competency #2
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Co-Teaching Planning Sheet (Week 6)
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Cooperating Teacher Experience (Week 7)
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Mentor Teacher Competency #3
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Cooperating Teacher Experience (Weeks 8 and 9)
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Mentor Teacher Competency #4
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25.
Cooperating Teacher Experience (Week 10)
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26.
Mentor Teacher Competency #5
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27.
Cooperating Teacher Experience (Week 11)
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28.
Mentor Teacher Competency #6
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29.
Cooperating Teacher Experience (Week 12)
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30.
Cooperating Teacher Experience (Weeks 13)
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31.
Observe a Colleague
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32.
Cooperating Teacher Experience (Weeks 14-15)
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33.
Course Evaluation
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Added 10 days ago, by Samantha
 
Added 12 days ago, by Anonymous
Good refresher and kept me thinking about how I could be the best mentor for my student teacher.
 
Added 12 days ago, by Erin
 
Added 17 days ago, by Tanya
Fairly work-intensive when other universities offer credit for a reflection paper.
 
Added 21 days ago, by Michaela
The course went very well! I’m glad I was able to complete it alongside the in-person experience, and at no point did it feel overwhelming.
 
Added 23 days ago, by Laura
 
Added 24 days ago, by Scott

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