Lesson Plans

The student teacher should develop a lesson plan for each class/subject taught, when observed, as well as a minimum of one unit plan. All plans should be developed by the student teacher, not “borrowed” from the cooperating teacher. However, the cooperating teacher should be strongly encouraged to review and approve lesson plans prior to teaching. Lesson plans should be detailed at the beginning of the practicum, then, with the approval of the clinical faculty and cooperating teacher, may gradually become more concise and abbreviated using a traditional teacher plan book. Lesson and unit plans will be directly connected to the school’s curriculum.  Student teachers are expected to keep a portfolio of materials used during the student teaching experience.

Outstanding Students

Jamie Daniels

Jamie Daniels

As an outdoor enthusiast unsure of what I wanted to major I chose to attend Plymouth State University because of the many majors to choose from, and their great reputation for academics. During my freshman year I met some marvelous faculty that inspired me to become a History major with a double minor in Art History and Anthropology/Sociology. At PSU I have met life long friends, and made great connections with faculty who have assisted me in discovering what I would like to do after college, internships, clubs and the chorale, and a job on campus working in the library at the Michael J. Spinelli Special Collections and Archives.