Exhibit, 3c.3

Candidate - Shared Vision

LaGrangeCollege

Department of Education

Candidate’s Name ______

Cooperating Teacher’s Name ______

The candidate should complete this vision statement during the first week of field experience in the classroom/school. Make sure to note things which are important for your successful performance and development as a classroom teacher. You should consider these factors in addition to others:

* communication* clear expectations and responsibilities

* access to teacher’s lesson plans* access to teaching materials

* written observations / notes* opportunity for collaborative planning

* suggestions and advice* designated time to talk

After the cooperating teacher completes his/her vision, the candidate and cooperating teacher will share/discuss their visions for this semester. A shared vision for the semester should result from this early communicative process.

The candidate will retain a copy of this vision statement in their field experience notebook and will provide a copy to supervising faculty.

Things I Need From the Cooperating Teacher / Things I Think the Cooperating Teacher Needs From Me

This form has been adapted from EmoryUniversity’s Division of Educational

Studies Field Experiences Handbook, 2006-2007.

Cooperating Teacher - Shared Vision

LaGrangeCollege

Department of Education

Candidate’s Name ______

Cooperating Teacher’s Name ______

The cooperating teacher should complete this vision statement during the candidate’s first week of field experience in the classroom/school. Make sure to note things which are important for the candidate’s successful performance and development as a classroom teacher. You should consider these factors in addition to others:

* open communication* preparation for classroom teaching

* timeliness* feedback regarding candidate’s needs

* feedback regarding candidate’s perceived strengths and weaknesses

After the candidate completes his/her vision, the candidate and cooperating teacher will share/discuss their visions for this semester. A shared vision for the semester should result from this early communicative process.

The candidate will retain a copy of this vision statement in their field experience notebook and will provide a copy to supervising faculty.

Things I Need From the Candidate Teacher / Things I Think the Candidate Teacher Needs From Me

This form has been adapted from EmoryUniversity’s Division of Educational

Studies Field Experiences Handbook, 2006-2007.