High Introduction to the Teaching Profession

Segment 1:

Module 01: 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 02: Getting Schooled

• Colonial education
• Skilled trades
• Educational progress
• Types of schools
• Stakeholders in education
• Investing in students
• Accountability
• Communicating with stakeholders
• Government funding
• Funding for public vs private schools
• School leadership

Module 03: The Culture of Teaching

• Tangible and intangible aspects of school culture
• Dressing for success
• Vision and values of a school
• Qualities of an effective team
• Qualities of a leader
• Working as a team
• Improving student outcomes
• Setting goals
• Active listening
• Effective communication
• Partnering with parents
• Resolving conflict

Segment 2:

Module 04: Inclusive Teaching

• Changing demographics
• Types of diversity
• Diverse families
• 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 05: Ready, Set…Pro

• Where to look for a job
• Resume best practices
• Writing a cover letter
• Showcasing your skills
• Acing the interview
• Role of human resources
• Employee benefits
• Policies and procedures
• Professional attire
• Handling social media
• Training and professional development
• Networking
• Teachers’ unions
• Appropriate conduct

Module 06: Take the Lead

• School Accreditation
• Accreditation process
• Funding through loans and grants
• Voucher programs
• Teacher Evaluation
• Observations
• School safety
• CTSOs
• Leadership opportunities

Besides engaging students in challenging curriculum, the course guides students to reflect on their learning and evaluate their progress through a variety of assessments. Assessments can be in the form of practice lessons, multiple choice questions, writing assignments, projects, research papers, oral assessments, and discussions. This course will use the state-approved grading scale. Each course contains a mandatory final exam or culminating project that will be weighted at 20% of the student’s overall grade.***

***Proctored exams can be requested by FLVS at any time and for any reason in an effort to ensure academic integrity. When taking the exam to assess a student’s integrity, the exam must be passed with at least a 59.5% in order to earn credit for the course.

To achieve success, students are expected to submit work in each course weekly. Students can learn at their own pace; however, “any pace” still means that students must make progress in the course every week. To measure learning, students complete self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, projects, discussion-based assessments, and discussions. Students are expected to maintain regular contact with teachers; the minimum requirement is monthly. When teachers, students, and parents work together, students are successful.