Dear Math Methods Students,
I hope you had a good semester. Attached please find an Excel file with your Methods and Student Teaching placement information (Note: Student Teaching/Methods placements and observation hours are separate from ICE placements and observation hours). Observations for the fall Methods course will be completed at the spring student teaching school. The first worksheet, labeled "Placement," is arranged by last name of student and indicates your school placement. The second worksheet, labeled "School Contact," indicates the name of the person with contact information for each school. If two names are listed, please contact the person listed as "contact" to arrange your observation schedule (the other name of an administrator is listed as a courtesy, for your information). The placement information is being sent to you now so that you have the information; please wait until the new school year before contacting the schools.
When you contact your school in September, arrange to observe once per week for 3 periods. You should observe for two periods and be of service to the department for the third period. It is good to observe different teachers each period and/or each week so that you observe different teaching styles. If your cooperating teacher has already been determined, the AP may want you to observe that teacher for all observation hours. The schedule will be at the discretion of the math chair/AP. Provide the day of the week and the hours of the day that you are available and your contact information. You should mention that you are a student teacher candidate from Queens College and that they should have received an email from Mrs. Weinman with your name. This will distinguish you from students in lower level SEYS courses who need observation hours. You are requesting to observe this semester prior to student teaching next semester. Please note that some AP's may invite you to observe on days that you are committed to be at your ICE school. Politely explain why you are not available and state clearly when you are available. You should wait for your ICE schedule before arranging Methods observation hours.
Please note that the AP's are extremely busy with student needs at the start of the semester. You are the least of their concerns so do not be upset if you do not receive a reply immediately. Be politely persistent if necessary. If you send an email and do not receive a timely reply, follow with a phone call and mention that all your contact information is in the email. Remember to be professional in all communication (email or telephone) and pay attention to grammar and spelling.
Save this email for the start of the school year. Have a wonderful summer!
Mrs. Weinman
Naomi Weinman
TIME2000/SEYS
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