Learning
Episode 2 Meeting My Cooperating
Teacher
My Learning Episode Overview
This episode will allow me to meet my cooperating teacher. This
activity will also give me the chance to better understand the
expectations of my cooperating teacher.
My Target (Learning Outcomes)
At the end of this activity, I will be able to:
• Meet my cooperating teacher.
• Reflect on the expectations of my cooperating teacher
• Observe and record important notes during the discussion with my
cooperating teacher
• Interact with my cooperating teacher.
• Give assistance to my cooperating teacher.
My Map (Learning Episode Directions)
There are things I need to do:
Extend assistance when needed.
Write down notes.
Observe well.
Listen to the expectations of my cooperating
teacher.
Go to the schedule class.
Meet my cooperating teacher.
Present all needed documents.
My Big Ideas (Learning Essentials)
As a student intern, I must do the following:
• Observe my cooperating teacher especially in establishing classroom
routines;
• Remember that the early period of observation is highly significant in
making my practice teaching more meaningful and rewarding; and
• Follow my cooperating teacher’s rules and expectation to build a
solid and meaningful relationship.
My Tasks (Activities)
A. Getting to know my cooperating teacher:
IN-CAMPUS PRACTICE TEACHING
Name of Cooperating Teacher:
MRS. ANALISA M. VIRAY
School Graduated From:
Laguna College of Business and Arts
Highest Educational Attainment:
College Degree
Subject/s Handled:
GENERAL SCIENCE
Number of Years of Teaching Experience:
24 Years
My Cooperating Teacher’s Expectation:
▪ Attend and dismiss classes on time.
▪ Submit lesson plan for every new topic a day before the actual teaching.
▪ Follow the rules and regulations set forth in the memorandum of
agreement given by the practicum head and the cooperating principal.
▪ Learn, have fun, and build a harmonious relationship with the students.
▪ Build rapport and impart learning with one another. (Mentor-Mentee
Relationship)
My Expectations
Likewise, I also have my expectation that I need to convey to my
cooperating teacher in order that my needs are also met and understood.
▪ Learn from her expertise and experience in handling different sets of students.
▪ Incorporate different theories in my actual teaching practice.
▪ Be guided in doing proper assessment tools and other forms needed in the
teaching learning-process.
▪ Obtain knowledge in the subject matter from her perspective.
▪ Create rapport with my cooperating teacher.
OUT-CAMPUS PRACTICE TEACHING
Name of Cooperating Teacher:
MR. RODGEM A. BARAIRO
School Graduated From:
University of the Philippines – Los Baños
Highest Educational Attainment:
College Degree
Subject/s Handled:
GENERAL SCIENCE/Chemistry/Physics
Number of Years of Teaching Experience:
14 Years
My Cooperating Teacher’s Expectation:
▪ Attend and dismiss classes on time.
▪ Submit daily lesson plan for every new topic a day before the actual
teaching.
▪ Follow the rules and regulations set forth in the memorandum of
agreement given by the practicum head and the cooperating principal.
▪ Learn, have fun, and build a harmonious relationship with the students.
▪ Build rapport and impart learning with one another. (Mentor-Mentee
Relationship)
▪ Observe the different policies from the private to public school system.
My Expectations
Likewise, I also have my expectation that I need to convey to my
cooperating teacher in order that my needs are also met and understood.
▪ Learn from her expertise and experience in handling different sets of students.
▪ Incorporate different theories in my actual teaching practice.
▪ Be guided in doing proper assessment tools and other forms needed in the
teaching learning-process.
▪ Obtain knowledge in the subject matter from his perspective.
▪ Create rapport with my cooperating teacher.
▪ Learn more on how to create new format of DLL/DLPs, MPS, Item Analysis, etc.
B. In the observation phase, I need to do the following:
➢ Observe and list down the mannerisms and strengths of my students to-
be.
➢ List down all the techniques used by my cooperating teachers applicable
to my assigned set of students.
➢ Observe on the things I need to focus on for the actual teaching. (E.g.
number of students, classroom activities, motivation, etc.)
➢ Create a constructive teaching and learning plan applicable to the types
of learners in the class.
C. To fully equip myself to better understand my cooperating teacher, I
need to know her/his personal characteristics. Choose any three (3)
significant characteristics and why you need to do to emulate these virtues.
Why you need to emulate
Personal Characteristics
these virtues?
• Organized • Organization is the key to
proper classroom
management. Adapting such
value/characteristics will be
ideal for the teaching-learning
process especially that I am a
beginning teacher.
• These value/characteristics are
• Passionate and Dedicated important to emulate the
driving force on why teachers
teach and touch their
students’ lives.
• Professionalism is a key and
• Professionalism
way to be the authority and
guiding star of the teaching-
learning process. As teachers
we are facilitators and a
professional who is considered
as the more knowledgeable
other.
My Analysis
In my first encounter with my cooperating teacher, I realized that:
• There are a lot of things I need to focus on handling the external factors of stress.
• As a student-teacher, you must take one step at a time.
• Learn from their experiences and adapt only the necessary things needed by
your students.
• As a teacher, you must also make time for yourself or to self-heal.
My Reflections / My Insights
A. Check only one and explain.
/ I am ready for the teaching profession.
I still need to overcome my apprehension.
Because I am trained and very passionate about what I do. As a
teacher, I also learned from my professors and teachers that every step you
take affects every person moving around you, it’s just a matter of time and
experience a person’s maturity and values varies from one another.
Also, I can confidently say that I am ready for this profession because
dedicated teachers like my role models are rapidly decreasing due to early
retirement and mortality, that’s why as their protégé, I will impart knowledge
based on my collected experiences on their teaching techniques. But even if
these events occur, I always remind myself about my purpose and vision to
strengthen and preserve the Filipino values our roots have inculcated in each
and every one of us.
Technically speaking, I am prepared for the profession because without
a doubt, I know I focused well and got my grades well based on my own
personal efforts and I got them working hard without sacrificing my principles.
It’s actually funny that in real life, there are still other people who take
advantage of others to be on top even though they don’t deserve the spot.
That’s why aside from teaching science, I promise to teach my students the
RIGHT WAYS AND THINGS IN LIFE.
My Application (From Theory to Practice)
Read the situations and encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. As a student intern, I need to fully understand the expectations of
my cooperating teacher to ensure _______________________.
A. Better rapport and harmonious relationship.
B. Greater familiarity on his/her needs and interest.
C. The development of learning materials.
D. The establishment of classroom routines.
2. Why do I need to consult my cooperating teacher at all times?
A. For a better delivery of the lessons.
B. To select the best materials, activities, and strategies.
C. For better unity and comparison.
D. To avoid quarrels and misunderstanding.
3. How can I establish and maintain cordial relationships with my
cooperating teacher?
A. Do some errands for him/her.
B. Follow him/her wherever he/she goes.
C. Obey all his/her instructions.
D. Maintain professional relations all the time.
My Portfolio (Compilation of Learning Documents, Evidence,
Records, etc.)
My observations and evidences in Laguna College of
Business and Arts and Lecheria national High School.
My Assessment (How did I perform in this learning episode?)
5 4 3 2 1
Outstanding Exceed/s Meet/s Needs Unacceptable
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