Setting the stage for success

Understanding expectations is key to a rewarding academic journey. Here, we outline what I expect from you and what you can expect from course EDEL 5300 as we prepare for impactful careers in education.

Professional dispositions for future educators

Students preparing to work in schools as teachers or other professional school personnel must know and demonstrate candidate behaviors that support the content, pedagogical, and professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to help all students learn, as outlined in the CSUB Teacher Education Handbook. In EDEL 5300, we will conduct all classes and participate collectively in such a manner as to reflect those dispositions.

The power of preparation and planning

The most important skills to possess for achievement in a Teacher Education class are preparation and planning. When we are the student, we behave as if we are preparing for our own success when taking the class. This is also how we prepare to teach for success when conducting our own class. We would never go to work expecting to succeed in teaching if we had not prepared the lessons well; nor should we go to our Teacher Education class underprepared for success when engaging in those lessons as a student.

Avoiding common pitfalls and ensuring success

Mistakes students may make are in not asking for help when they do not understand something or by hiding a challenging time in their life which keeps them from being on time or doing their work. Always keep in contact with your University Supervisor. Also, try never to miss a mandatory meeting for all designated students. Missing attendance for those dates is tantamount to missing a faculty meeting when hired as a teacher. The upcoming dates are usually posted and announced in advance to give students enough time to make other arrangements. Barring unforeseen medical emergencies or serious family issues, there is no good reason to miss.

"Dr. Covert's clear expectations and guidance empowered me to excel. Her focus on preparation truly shaped my approach to teaching."

A former student at CSUB