Course Name: EDFN 592 Cooperating Teacher Experience
Instructor: Mary McCorkle
Dates: January 12, 2025 - May 6, 2026
Credits: 1
Tuition: $40/Credit (Additional $75 fee payable to SDEA for non-SDEA members)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for mentors of current student teachers in SD
and surrounding states. Students will learn and apply mentoring competencies.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Gain insight into and apply best practices of mentoring a pre-service
educator
Course delivery will be through Learn Upon in cooperation with the South Dakota Education
Association. There is additional course fee for those who are not members of the South Dakota
Education Association or its state affiliates. This course can be found at:
https://sdeaportal.learnupon.com.Student learning objectives will include:
1. Commits to the roles and responsibility of mentoring
2. Accepts the teacher candidate as a developing professional
3. Reflects on interpersonal communications and decisions
4. Serves as an instructional coach
5. Models a commitment to personal and professional growth
6. Communicates hope and optimism for the future of the profession
7. Applies objectives daily while working with a teacher candidate