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Practice Teacher

Description:

A practice teacher, also known as a student teacher or trainee teacher, is an individual who is training to become a professional teacher. This is typically an essential part of a teacher education program where aspiring educators gain hands-on teaching experience under the guidance of an experienced mentor teacher.

Possible Related Products:

• Teacher Planner
• Teaching Resources
• Classroom Decorations

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A practice teacher refers to an individual who is undergoing a teaching internship or placement to gain practical teaching experience.

Example Sentence: The practice teacher was assigned to a third-grade classroom for her teaching practicum.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A practice teacher can also refer to a teacher who provides supervised teaching experiences for aspiring educators.

Example Sentence: Ms. Johnson, an experienced teacher, served as a practice teacher for several student teachers throughout the years.

Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: When describing a school or educational institution, practice teacher means the inclusion of practical teaching elements for student teachers.

Example Sentence: The practice teacher program at the university offers invaluable hands-on teaching opportunities for future educators.