A student teacher may feel overwhelmed working with an exceptionally talented teacher. In this situation, the student teacher should
A) ask to work in a different classroom.
B) ask to work in a different classroom temporarily.
C) ask to record the teacher with a video camera so that the student teacher can review the tape at their own pace.
D) focus on one facet of the cooperating teacher's expertise at a time.
E) consider another career path.

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It is understandable for a student teacher to feel overwhelmed when working with an exceptionally talented teacher. However, running away from the situation by choosing to work in a different classroom or considering another career path is not the best course of action. The student teacher can benefit greatly from observing and learning from the cooperating teacher's expertise. To make the learning process less overwhelming, the student teacher should focus on one facet of the cooperating teacher's expertise at a time. This will help break down the learning process into manageable steps and allow the student teacher to learn and grow at their own pace.

A Student Teacher May Feel Overwhelmed Working with an Exceptionally