Guidelines for Teacher Candidates

What is the primary role of candidates during their placement?

• To observe and take notes

• To demonstrate their teaching abilities

• To manage school administrative tasks

• To substitute for absent teachers

How many excused absences are allowed during the Residency I semester?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5

What is the policy regarding candidates serving as substitute teachers?

• Candidates may serve as substitute teachers

• Candidates may serve as substitute teachers only in emergencies

• Candidates may not serve as substitute teachers

• Candidates may serve as substitute teachers with mentor approval

What is required of candidates in terms of professional liability insurance?

• No insurance is required

• Basic health insurance is sufficient

• Professional liability insurance with a minimum of one million dollars coverage

• Only travel insurance is required

What should candidates do if they sustain an injury at a school site?

• Ignore it and continue working

• Notify the building administrator and the Office of TECP

• Only report it if it's serious

• Wait until the end of the day to report

What is the policy on candidates using personal devices during class?

• Allowed for personal use

• Allowed only for educational purposes with mentor approval

• Not allowed at all

• Allowed during breaks

How should candidates handle lesson plans if they are absent on the day they are supposed to teach?

• Cancel the lesson

• Provide a copy of the lesson plan and materials to the mentor teacher

• Reschedule the lesson

• Teach the lesson remotely

What is the policy regarding candidates' attendance during school holidays and breaks?

• Follow the university's schedule

• Follow the school's placement schedule

• Take additional days off

• Follow their personal schedule

What should candidates do if they have outside commitments that interfere with their placement?

• Prioritize outside commitments

• Withdraw from the placement or make necessary adjustments

• Ignore the interference

• Discuss with peers

What is the procedure for candidates to follow if they need to leave the school site during placement hours?

• Leave without notifying anyone

• Inform the mentor teacher and obtain permission

• Leave a note on the desk

• Notify peers only