High Introduction to the Teaching Profession
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Number of Credits
1
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Estimated Completion Time
2 Semesters
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. You’ll also build a working portfolio throughout your program, as you learn about leadership and skills offered by participating in CTS.
Introduction to the Teaching Profession is the first course in the Principles of Teaching program of study in the Education and Training career cluster.
Follow the link below for the Department of Education Career & Technical Education Curriculum Frameworks:
https://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/curriculum-frameworks/
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.
Courses subject to availability.
Pursuant to s. 1002.20, F.S.; A public school student whose parent makes written request to the school principal shall be exempted from the teaching of reproductive health or any disease, including HIV/AIDS, in accordance with the provisions of s. 1003.42(3). Learn more about the process and which courses contain subject matter where an exemption request can be made.
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