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Student teachers first starting out can have it rough. It can be hard to be a student teacher – student teachers can sometimes feel like they are stuck in no-man’s land. Student teachers can sometimes be confused about just how much authority they have. Sometimes student teachers have to work extra hard to gain the respect of their students. Here are some tips and advice to help student teachers who are just starting out:

• Before you teach, make sure that you observe multiple teaching styles. Come up with a teaching style of your own that will work for you.
• Review the curriculum.
• Help to grade papers
• Always be on time.
• Introduce yourself to your students – let them know who you are.
• Learn as much about your students – as a whole and as individuals – as you can
• Learn the names of all of your students!
• Be clear and concise. Tell your students exactly what you expect of them, and tell it in terms that they will be able to follow.
• Prepare a letter to introduce yourself to parents and students so they know exactly what your role is in the classroom and your educational background, etc.
• Start out slowly. Make sure that every student can be successful.
• Organize yourself. Be sure to have well organized lesson plans and notes and everything else that you need
• Involve the parents.
• Set class goals that you can work towards throughout the term or semester (or even just daily or weekly goals). Have your students help you come up with goals.
• Keep good records. Record student’s grades, and what lessons you have taught, etc.
• Get to know your colleagues – get involved in school activities and professional activities.
• Respect your students.
• Be positive
• Be patient
• Prepare a letter to introduce yourself to parents and students so they know exactly what your role is in the classroom and your educational background, etc.

These are only a few tips and ideas to help student teachers. If, as a student teacher, you still feel unprepared to start teaching a class, do not worry. There are many other resources and people that you can look at and talk to. Do not be afraid to be a great student teacher.

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