Western Carolina University

The University Supervisor is responsible for communicating university expectations to the WCU student and cooperating teacher. The University Supervisor supports the development of the student by observing, providing feedback, and maintaining open communication with the student, cooperating teacher, academic supervisor, principal, Lead University Supervisor, and Director of Field Experiences as needed. Use the resources on this page to help you successfully complete your duties. Contact the Office of Field Experiences to let us know if a link or document needs attention.

Orientation and Training

• Internship/Student Teaching Handbook (PDF) - University Supervisors should read the entire handbook, focusing specifically on pages 21 to 23.
• University Supervisor orientation presentation (PPT) - Slide show that includes essential information for all University Supervisors.
• University Supervisor training presentation (PPT) - Slide show from Spring 2013 training session

Task Stream

• TaskStream Access Information
• Teacher Work Sample (TWS) Instructions:

• Teacher Work Sample (TWS) - Planning (PDF)
• Teacher Work Sample (TWS) - Evaluation and Implementation (PDF)

• Certification of Teaching Capacity (doc - form fillable and can be saved.  Must be typed)
• Certification of Teaching Capacity (PDF - cannot be saved.  But does not require typing)
• Task Stream Evaluation Responsibilities (doc) - A quick reference sheet to show who evaluates what tasks in Task Stream

Reflective Journals -

• Undergraduate Secondary English students have a set journal format.
• Reflective Journal Template (PDF)
• Reflective Journal Template (doc)
• Reflective Journal Guiding Questions (PDF)

Action Plan Template (doc)

• Travel instructions (PDF)
• Monthly Travel Template can be reached here

Specific Licensure Program Information

Contact programs directly for more information:

• Birth - Kindergarten

• School of Teaching and Learning, contact info for all K-12 programs