Practice Teacher (Noun)
Meaning
A college student who is teaching under the supervision of a certified teacher in order to qualify for a degree in education.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The college student was assigned to work as a practice teacher at a local elementary school to gain hands-on experience in classroom management.
- As a practice teacher, she assisted her cooperating teacher with lesson planning and grading assignments for a semester.
- The university's education program required all students to serve as practice teachers in real-world classrooms before graduating.
- Her experience as a practice teacher in high school helped her build confidence in leading discussions and lectures.
- During her final semester, she was placed as a practice teacher in a seventh-grade classroom where she taught social studies and English literature.