Student Teacher Question and Answer Episode E170

We cover five common student teaching questions. From how to work with a co-op and classroom expectations, as well as time management and edtech we cover it all. Specifically, we cover the following questions about student teaching.<br /><br />1. My biggest question is honestly how to manage the work and social life aspect of teaching. I’ve managed it somewhat over the year of pre-student teaching and student teaching in kindergarten but I’m still struggling. Mine is how to set boundaries for yourself between school and home!! I don’t have to worry so much about it right now, but I know myself, and I know I’ll struggle with it when I have my own classroom!!<br /><br />2. Finding the balance of managing classroom behavior but not having too many rules or appearing mean.<br /><br />3. How can we do a good job of trying new things and making our practicums our own without ruining established classroom rules/procedures? I'm so nervous to try new things in case it causes issues for my mentor teacher. <br /><br />4. What are some ways you can cope or things you can do when you and your co-op have completely different teaching philosophies?<br /><br />5. What are some ways you can transform worksheets or present worksheets in an engaging manner without differing from worksheets? <br /><br />Show notes can be found here: <a href="https://www.sfecich.com/post/student-teaching-questions-and-answers" rel="noopener">https://www.sfecich.com/post/student-teaching-questions-and-answers</a><br /><br />If you are loving this episode, please tag me @SFecich on social media and share! Check out the books EduMagic: A Guide for Preservice Teachers, EduMagic Shine On: A Guide for New Teachers, and get your semester ready with the EduMagic Future Teacher Digital planner. Want to get started with your digital portfolio? Check out this self-paced, digital, mini-course digital portfolio from scratch in one week or less. Find these and more resources for future teachers at <a href="http://www.sfecich.com" rel="noopener">www.sfecich.com</a