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band, or any other ensemble rehearsals you might have • Use the P-S-P method when giving feedback. This
at your school. Avoid having them work with only their stands for POSITIVE-SUGGESTION-POSITIVE. Look for
specific instrument. the good first, then offer suggestions for improvement,
• Be present and observant during their rehearsals. It is followed by positive reinforcement when you see
perfectly OK to “chime in” occasionally to supplement the improvement.
teaching but try to avoid taking the entire rehearsal over. • Video a rehearsal and watch it together. Pausing and
The Student teacher needs to have the podium time. commenting when necessary. Recordings never lie!!
Debriefing and Providing Feedback Other Important Considerations
• As I have mentioned before, debriefing and providing • Encourage the student teacher to attend UIL and other
feedback is critical for the student teacher’s growth. Sooner contest/festivals. If it is a pre-UIL contest, they might be
is better when giving this feedback. If possible, do this allowed to go sit in the Sight Reading room and observe.
the same day the student teacher rehearses or works with This is an awesome learning opportunity. They do need to
students. go with you and your band to contest and experience that
• You are the primary supervising teacher, but if you from a director’s point of view.
have multiple directors on your staff, please feel free and • Have them attend Booster meetings. Spend some time
allow them to give feedback to the student teacher as well. talking with them about the importance of Booster clubs
• “Praise in public/criticize in private”. Compliment the and parent support. If your Booster club has a set of By
student teacher in front of the students and staff. When Laws, give them a copy and go over that with them.
you are in the office away from others, especially students, • Discuss band finances. Depending on your situation,
then you can deal with areas where there needs to be this might be only through your school, or only through
growth. your Booster club, or a combination of both. This is an

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