Skills and Behaviors for Student Teaching

Skills and Behaviors for Student Teaching: A Progress Monitoring Approach is an interactive textbook designed to elevate the student teaching experience. With reflective activities, goal-setting tools, and practical strategies, this book highlights evidence-based practices across three essential units that contribute to success in today’s classrooms. It serves as a trusted companion for teacher candidates as they navigate the rewarding—and sometimes challenging—journey of student teaching.

Focusing on self-care, classroom management, and collaboration, this resource empowers future educators to track growth, set purposeful goals, and build habits that lead to confident, effective teaching. Each chapter features storylines from student teachers facing real-world challenges, along with goals that model how to strengthen practice. Readers will also find resources for integrating technology and culturally responsive approaches.

More than a textbook, this guide provides encouragement, structure, and accountability. It supports teacher candidates as they grow into reflective, resilient, and collaborative educators prepared to thrive in the classroom.