Beyond the Classroom: Tips for Student Teacher Success

In this episode, our guest, Chrissy, shares valuable tips for student teachers to step beyond the classroom and gain valuable insights from observing itinerant and special education teachers. She emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions and documenting what you learn to build a digital professional development portfolio. We also discuss the significance of developing professional development opportunities and building a professional learning network.

In today's episode, our guest, Chrissy, shares valuable tips for student teachers to step beyond the classroom and gain valuable insights from observing itinerant and special education teachers. Chrissy emphasizes the importance of observing classrooms beyond the one where you've been placed and encourages student teachers to ask the right questions of their practitioner teacher afterward. She also suggests documenting your learning to build a digital professional development portfolio.

Moreover, Chrissy stresses the significance of making the most of professional development opportunities and advocating being a learner when job searching. She shares her experience building a professional learning network with the people on her campus and busting that out globally to support student teachers.

To connect with Chrissy, you can find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/buzzingwithmsb/, where she shares her expertise in instructional coaching. Chrissy is an Instructional coaching support and shares resources for teachers and coaches. Check out TPT and Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast!

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