The authors review the elements of traditional student teacher internship programs that undermine the students' development of teaching skills. Communication among the supervising and cooperating teachers and the student teacher must be effective. Suggestions for establishing a successful relationship are given. (JL)

The cooperating teacher-college supervisor collaboration aspect of the student teaching experience needs to be probed and improved. While clear, specific communication between the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor would seem to be important, it rarely happens. There is a lack of substance in meetings and discussions between these…