Coaching a Student Teacher - Paperback

by Marvin A. Henry (Author), Ann Weber (Author)

Little time? Big responsibility! If you are a cooperating teacher hosting a student teacher, this book is the quick reference tool that you need. We like to say, "It's the little instruction book that should come with your student teacher!" It provides direction that you need to enhance your observational strategies and maximize professional communication with your student teacher. It includes essential information in an easy-reading, handy format. With key advice from experienced teacher educators, you will understand the coaching aspect of your supervisory role to use successfully throughout the student teaching experience.

Author Biography

Marvin Henry served as Professor of Education and Chairperson of Curriculum and Instruction at Indiana State University where he was also a supervisor of student teachers and field director for student teaching. He is a former president and a distinguished member of the Association of Teacher Educators as well as a recipient of its Outstanding Program in Teacher Education award. Ann Weber served as Instructional Assistant Professor in teacher education at Illinois State University. She collaborated with cooperating teachers while supervising hundreds of student teachers and was also the innovator in developing and teaching an online course in the supervision of student teachers.