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Much of it depends on your cooperating teacher and your college's requirements. I have a student teacher starting the first day and I plan to have her begin morning duties right away: putting the journal topic on the board, greeting students at the door, introducing herself, passing out required textbooks and forms, etc. Why? Because I want the class to view her as a teacher from day one--it really does help with authority and management later on. Naturally, we have already discussed this and she has practiced how and what to say and do. After that first short week (we only have three days our first week), I will let her teach one subject a week until she has picked up each and every subject. She will also do a small reading group and continue to overtake morning routines, etc. A gradual buildup is better than just dumping all the materials in her lap. By the end of her sixth week (it is an eight week stay) she will be ready to teach everything all day. I have used this routine in the past and it has been very successful. Plan on leaving some time either before or after school for conferencing with your cooperating teacher--what do you want to do with a particular lesson, how do you think a lesson went, discuss behavior/management, assessment, etc. Be prepared to relax, become one of the teachers in the classroom, and have a great time! I hope this helps a little. Good luck and enjoy your student teaching experience.
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