Description
In addition to being knowledgeable in their subject, teachers and trainers must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, motivate learners, as well as understand their educational and emotional needs. Teachers must be able to recognize and respond to individual differences in diverse learners and employ different teaching/training methods that will result in higher learner achievement.
Pathway Classes
Child and Human Development
Focus: Early Childhood Development. The student will study the developing child from conception to age three, emphasizing the physical, emotional, intellectual and social developmental stages, parenting responsibilities, relationships, prenatal care, and discipline. Throughout this course students will continually practice math, science, English, history, and writing skills. This course has a strong science base, focusing on the most current research. This course is designed to help students in their common core classes as well as prepare them for life after high school. This is a yearlong course.
Teacher Academy I-Education Methodology
This course introduces the principles underlying teaching and learning, the responsibilities and duties of teachers, and the techniques of imparting knowledge and information. Students will focus on the
Educators Rising Standards 1-4:
1) Understanding the Profession
2) Learning about Students
3) Building Content Knowledge
4) Engaging in Responsive Planning
Teacher Academy courses are often accompanied by opportunities to observe and intern in preschool, elementary and middle school classrooms.
Teacher Academy II-Education Methodology
This course introduces the principles underlying teaching and learning, focused on Educators
Rising Standards 5-7:
5) Implementing Instruction,
6) Using Assessments and Data and
7) Being a Reflective Practitioner.
This course typically provides opportunities for students to develop their own teaching objectives, to design and implement lesson plans, and to experience teaching in a controlled environment under the supervision of a cooperating teacher.
Teaching & Practicum
Course work experience is gained within the public school sector. Although goals may be set cooperatively by the student, teacher, and employer, classroom attendance or experience is not an integral part of the Teaching and Practicum -OJT experience.
Dual Credit: Introduction to Teaching and Practicum
A dual credit offering where work experience is gained within the public school sector.
