Description
This course initiates the purpose and direction of student-teacher relations to fully conceptualize teaching and learning in this context. A 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 August 24 - December 4, 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 UE1 80796 The Cooperating Teacher Experience
https://aceware.usd.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?course=26FA-80796
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 September 3, 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:
- Commits to the roles and responsibility of mentoring
- Accepts the teacher candidate as a developing professional
- Reflects on interpersonal communications and decisions
- Serves as an instructional coach
- Models a commitment to personal and professional growth
- Communicates hope and optimism for the future of the profession
- Applies objectives daily while working with a teacher candidate
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