University of North Texas 
Cooperating teacher engages in questioning that shows understanding about the teacher candidate's expectations and roles in the classroom. The cooperating teacher creates a safe and supportive environment that encourages openness to ideas, lessons, and discussions.
TRAINING: Cognitive Learning Module
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The cooperating teacher engages with the teacher candidate on a limited basis to develop a supportive environment. |
The cooperating teacher adequately engages with the teacher candidate so that the student teacher's skills can be developed in a supportive environment that promotes risk-taking, and provides adequate opportunities for them to reflect on aspects of the teaching and learning process. |
The cooperating teacher engages with the teacher candidate frequently to ensure that the student teacher's skills can be developed in a supportive environment that promotes risk-taking, and provide frequent opportunities for the student teacher to reflect on the teaching and learning process. |
The cooperating teacher engages with the teacher candidate daily so that the teacher candidate's skills can be developed in a supportive environment that promotes risk-taking, and provides opportunities for the student teacher to reflect on the teaching and learning processes. |