Intern Expectations

Interns

Interns are expected to present themselves in a professional manner while representing Fresno State and the University of California. This includes being timely, dressing appropriately, no cell phone use while teaching, etc.

Youth

First Week

Introduce lesson to the intern and go over class room etiquette.
The intern should shadow 1-2 lessons before being incorporated into teaching.
Depending on interns experience and comfortability they can begin teaching slowly.
- Example: Lesson 1-2 observe/ Lesson 3-4 MyPlate intro/ Lesson 5 MyPlate intro + Book Reading/ Lesson 6 MyPlate hands and activity
If it is towards the end of the first week they should at least teach one full lesson on their own.

Second Week

Interns should be able to teach more full-length lessons.
- Example: Lesson 1 MyPlate intro/ Lesson 2-3 MyPlate Intro+ Book/ Lesson 4-6 MyPlate Intro + Book+ Activity

Adult Lessons

First Week

Interns will have a brief background in the following lesson enhancement activities:
- MyPlate Overview and Key messages
- What's that smell: Spice activity
- Fast Food Facts
- Smart Cart Other Cart
Allow interns to shadow and observe most of the adult lessons.
Incorporate intern into the lesson:
- Direct questions for intern to answer
- Passing out handouts
- Assist with PA or Food Demo

Second Week:

Interns may begin to take more of a lead role in the activity or segment they teach in each lesson.
- Lead in PA/ Recipe
- Lesson enhancement activity
- Going over handouts