Fundamentals of Teaching

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West Greene High School

Fundamentals of Teaching

Course Syllabus

 

Instructor: Mrs. Stephanie Cox

Room: 112

School Phone: 423-422-4061

Office Hours: Fall Semester 11:30-1:15 Spring Semester 1:30-3:00 M-F

 

The Education and Training career cluster prepares learners for postsecondary credentials and careers as educators, administrators, trainers, counselors, and other related learning support services. 

 

Teaching as a Profession is designed for students interested in becoming an educator. In this program of study, course content covers the components of instruction, teaching strategies, types of assessments, student learning, special populations, educational technology, classroom management, lesson planning, professionalism, and more. Upon completion of this program of study, students will have participated in an internship placement and built a professional portfolio in preparation for advanced training as future educators at the postsecondary level. It is important to take these courses in order.

Course Standards

Level 1: Fundamentals of Education

Level 2: Teaching as a Profession l

Level 3: Teaching as a Profession ll

Level 4: Teaching as a Profession, Practicum

 

 

 

 

 

Fundamentals of Education

Course Description

Introduction to Teaching as a Profession is a foundational course in the Teaching as a Profession program of study for students interested in learning more about becoming a teacher, school counselor, trainer, librarian, or speech-language pathologist. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will gain knowledge in the history of education in the United States, careers in education, and the influence of human development on learning. Artifacts will be created for inclusion in a portfolio, which will continue throughout the full sequence of courses.

Prerequisites: None

Recommended Credits: 1

Recommended Grade Level: 9

 

Numeric values for letter grades A-F have changed for all grade levels.

A (90-100)

B (80-89)

C (70-79)

D (60-69)

F (0-59)

 

Nine Weeks Grades and Semester Grade:

Percentages used to average grades in classes without a state mandated exam:

• 40% 1^st or 3^rd nine weeks + 10% mid-term (9weeks) test = beginning nine weeks grade.
• 40% 2^nd or 4^th nine weeks + 10% final semester test = final nine weeks grade
  • Beginning nine weeks grade + final nine weeks grade/2 = Final Letter Grade

 

Attendance
Refer to - Handbook – Students - West Greene High School

https://wghs.greenek12.org › Students › Handbook

 

BELL RINGERS – Will be given daily.  Bell Ringers that have not been submitted into Canvas by 3:00pm each Friday will NOT be allowed to make up.  You have a week to get all bell ringers completed.

 

Class Cell Phone Policy

STRIKE ONE Warning – put it away

STRIKE TWO Phone is placed on the teacher’s desk until the end of class.

STRIKE THREE Teacher sends student to the principal/office.

 

 

Fundamentals of Teaching Semester Syllabus

 

Aug/Jan:     Foundations of Education

                   U.S. Public Education: Standard 1.1

                   Validity Theories: Standard 1.2

 

Sept/Feb:   Careers in Education

Career Pathways: Standard 2.1

Labor Market Data: Standard 2.2

Career Portfolio

Professional Portfolio: Standard 7.1

Career Pathway Plan: Standard 7:2

Teaching Philosophy: Standard 7:3

 

Oct/Mar:     Educator Responsibilities and Aptitudes

Roles/Responsibilities: Standard 3.1

Aptitudes: Standard 3.2

Baseline Evaluation and Growth Plans: Standard 3.3

 

Nov/Apr:     Introduction to Human Development

Milestones of Development: Standard 4.1

Physical & Cognitive Development: Standard 4.2

Factors that Contribute to Personality: Standard 4.3

 

Dec/May:     Introduction to Learning

              Theories of Human Learning: Standard 5.1

                   Student Self-Concept and Academic Performance: Standard 5.2

                   Literacy

              Components of Literacy: Standard 6.1

                   Supporting Reading Instruction: Standard 6.2

                   Assessments: Standard 6.3

 

*This schedule may change dependent upon the needs of students and/or required time needed for quality educational experiences.

 

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CLASS

Pen/Pencil

Paper

Sharpies/Coloring Pencils/Markers (Optional but will use)

 

 

 

 

 

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