Title of the Unit/Learning Task 4
Getting Acquainted with My Cooperating Teacher
Desired Learning Outcomes
1. Get acquainted with my cooperating teacher
2. Listen and respond effectively to the expectations of my cooperating teacher
3. Enumerate my responsibilities based on the given expectations
4. Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures that provide safe and secure
learning environments
Understanding
Name of Cooperating Teacher: ZAIRA MAE V. BORNILLA
Degree: MASTER OF ARTS IN PHYSICS EDUCATION
Area of Specialization: PHYSICS
Years of Teaching Experience: FOUR (4) YEARS
My Performance Tasks
Performance Task 1 – Complete the matrix below. Choose only three (3) of the most
important expectations given by your CT.
Expectations of my cooperating teacher My Responsibilities
Becoming well-prepared I must take full advantage of the time that will
be given to me for the preparation of the
lesson. I also must be well-prepared
physically, mentally and emotionally and take
confidence in delivering my lesson.
Be resourceful Maximize the use of all the possible resources
that might be useful for my teaching.
Be teachable I do believe that learnings never stop. Keeping
my notes with me compiling all my lesson
plans, projects and activities will help me take
note of all needed to do. Stepping out of my
comfort zone and make it a habit to apply
these advices every day.
What is the impact of these expectations to me as a teaching intern?
Those expectations from my cooperating teacher mentioned above will serve as my
guide on how I will manage the class and how my teaching internship should be done inside
and outside the classroom. These will also help me to be vigilant in every decision I made as an
intern. I must exert extra efforts while I’m in the fields to achieve the expectations of my
cooperating teacher and use it in my future battle to be a successful and effective educator in
the near future.
Performance Task 2 - Cite the three (3) most important policies and procedures given by your
CT to provide safe and secure learning environment to your learners
Policies and Procedures How do I respond to these?
1. Let your students feel your Students nowadays are very different from before. That’s
presence why my cooperating teacher always reminding me that
once I entered the classroom, they can ably feel my
presence. I always make sure that my voice is well
modulated, and practice a ‘lil bit strictness.
2. Consult to her every decision I will pass my lesson plan to her before the scheduled
I’ll make from time to time day of teaching in order for me to know the things that
are lacking from my lesson plan and to add also some
tips to make my lesson efficiently.
3. Be resourceful in gathering Search for other sources in getting information, do not
information about the subject stick with one.
matter
What is the impact of these policies and procedures to student learning?
The impact of these policies for me as a teaching intern is that it’ll serves as my guide on
how to become a good and competent teacher. These will also teach me the right ways to be
prepared for the lessons and how to deliver them efficiently.
Performance Task 3 - My Cooperating teacher is my role model in the following virtues. Cite
and give situations on how these virtues are applied?
My Learning Artifacts:
Write an appreciation letter to your cooperating teacher for accepting you as his/her
teaching inter. Let him/her read this and request him/her to sign your letter.
A Letter to my Cooperating Teacher
Dear Ma’am Zai,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing this letter not just for compliance but also to
have a chance to express my gratitude for accepting me as your student teacher. I do really
appreciate your guidance and support you have shared with me. My expectations to you as my
cooperating teacher exceed when I started my field study 1 and 2. Your mentorship have been
invaluable to me throughout this journey, Ma’am Zai.
I am also thankful that I didn’t feel so much pressure while I’m in this field. You are
indeed a great teacher. I can’t deny that working alongside you has been truly inspiring and
fulfilling. I have learned a lot from your expertise, dedication and passion for teaching. Your
patience, encouragement, and words of wisdom helped me grow both personally and
professionally. I have learned also different teaching strategies from you. And this experience
has made a lasting impact on me.
Thank you once again, Ma’am Zai, for your unwavering support and for being an
exceptional mentor anyone could ever had. I am truly blessed and will surely treasure this
experience close to my heart.
With sincere appreciation,
Ma’am Che <3
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Signature of Cooperating Teacher Over Printed Name
What is the impact of this letter to me as a teaching intern?
It gives me the courage and inspiration to exert more effort in this field. I also had the
opportunity to let out my sincere gratitude to her for accepting me again as her student teacher.
What was the reaction of my CT to this letter?
She’s very happy about the letter and she also wrote a letter for me.
ZAIRA MAE V. BORNILLA
Signature of Practicum Supervisor
