Effective Student Teachers

Effective student teachers should do the following:

• Provide Positive Reinforcement
• Provide Guidance
• Build Trust
• Be a Role Model
• Listen Attentively
• Constantly Observe
• Record Observations
• Build Up Student Strengths
• Use Creativity
• Be Understanding
• Communicate Clearly
• Be Open Minded
• Provide Focus For Each Individual Student
• Give Timely, Specific, and Encouraging Feedback 
• Teach Students how to Stay Focused
• Teach Students how to Adapt
• Know how to Deal With Various Learning Styles
• Know Various Learning Strategies
• Treat All Students Equally (No Favoritism)
• Have a Positive Attitude
• Learn Flexibility
• Learn Proper Ways to Give Advice, Criticism, or Solutions
• Reflect on Present/Future Goals, Training, and Educational Goals

Effective student teachers will build a productive student teacher/CT relationship by doing the following:

• Building Mutual Respect
• Showing Reliable Behavior (have accountability)
• Being Honest
• Learning to Overcome Obstacles
• Finding a Common Ground
• Establishing Mutual Goals
• Demonstrating Knowledge of how to Identify and Implement Different Learning Styles
• Discussing Diversity Issues
• Develop Varying Perspectives
• Asking Questions Aimed at Personal Ability, Personal Development, Goals, and Changes.

~These statements were taken or modified/developed from paperwork given in a Coaching and Mentoring Presentation from Kennesaw State's LINK organization.~