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High School Introduction to the Teaching Profession

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Suggested Prerequisites

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Description

Teaching is about inspiring and empowering students to realize their potential. If this sounds like something you’d like to do, this course is for you. We’ve designed this course to explore what it takes to be a teacher, not just in the classroom, but in many fields—education, healthcare or even corporate. You’ll learn about the history, purposes, issues, ethics, laws and regulations, roles and qualifications of teaching. As you work through the course, you’ll participate in a minimum of 20 hours of guided observations and field experience in different settings. This will help you identify what teaching career path interests and suits you best, as well as effective learning environments. By creating a portfolio and participating in field observations, you’ll see first-hand what it takes to become a teacher your students will remember forever.

Module One: Call Me Teacher

-Types of schools

-Project-based learning

-Types of teaching opportunities

-Other careers in education

-Qualities of effective teachers

-Certification

-Required education

-Endorsements

-Funding higher education


Module Two: Getting Schooled

-Colonial education

-Skilled trades

-Educational progress

-Types of schools

-Stakeholders in education

-Accountability

-Communicating with stakeholders

-Government funding

-Funding for public vs private schools

-School leadership


Module Three: The Culture of Teaching

-Tangible and intangible aspects of school culture

-Vision and values of a school

-Qualities of a leader

-Working as a team

-Improving student outcomes

-Setting goals

-Active listening

-Effective communication

-Partnering with parents

-Resolving conflict

Module Four: Inclusive Teaching

-Changing demographics

-Types of diversity

-Benefits of diverse classrooms

-Socioeconomic status

-Exceptional students

-IEP and 504 plans

-Gifted and talented

-Special education

-Diversity in teacher population

-Communication with diverse populations


Module Five: Ready, Set…Pro

-Resume best practices

-Acing the interview

-Role of human resources

-Employee benefits

-Policies and procedures

-Professional attire

-Handling social media

-Training and professional development

-Teachers’ unions

-Appropriate conduct


Module Six: Take the Lead

-School Accreditation

-Accreditation process

-Funding through loans and grants

-Voucher programs

-Teacher Evaluation

-Observations

-School safety

-CTSOs

-Leadership opportunities