University of North Texas 
Responsibilities to the Students
- Create and maintain a positive learning environment by demonstrating respect for each student.
- Maintain a professional relationship with each student.
- Be aware of students' social and emotional needs.
- Be discreet with any confidential information.
- Observe the behavior and learning styles of students in a world of diverse cultures in order to create a classroom atmosphere that fosters culturally-responsive instruction.
Responsibilities to the Host School/Cooperating Teacher
- Be familiar with school policies and procedures.
- Keep the same daily schedule of the cooperating teacher. Report to school on time and remain until the end of the designated day.
- Notify the school and the cooperating teacher as soon as possible if absence due to illness is necessary.
- Wear appropriate professional attire in compliance with school policy dress code.
- Provide the cooperating teacher with written lesson plans well in advance of teaching.
- Prepare in advance all teaching materials/technology to avoid misuse of time and misbehavior of students.
- Plan for the most efficient methods of carrying out classroom procedures and lesson transitions.
- Know and understand the major principles and concepts of the materials to ensure high levels of teaching and learning.
- Incorporate a variety of teaching strategies to provide for individual learning styles and to better develop inquiry and problem-solving skills.
- Develop critical thinking through the use of thought-provoking questions.
- Choose a variety of assessment tools and teach students to self-evaluate and reflect on their learning.
- Provide lesson activities that require cooperation and teamwork.
- Participate in school-wide events such as teacher meetings, open houses, and other school-based activities.
- Actively seek feedback from the cooperating teacher, communicate proactively, and honestly.
- Actively participate in the midterm and final evaluation process.
- Establish professional relationships by interacting with school personnel (administrators, faculty, support staff), students and parents.
Responsibilities to the University Supervisor/Cadre Coordinator
- Turn in a weekly teaching schedule to your university supervisor as designated by him/her. Notify your supervisor immediately if changes occur to this schedule.
- Notify the university supervisor if absence due to illness is necessary.
- Attend all seminar meetings.
- Welcome constructive suggestions and incorporate them in subsequent planning and teaching.
- Contact your supervisor/cadre coordinator with question or concerns.