History of Education
High School Prep
Gaining Experience
Career Plan
Certifcation and College
100

Who is Horace Mann?

The Fether of Public Education

100

What is considered D5's "teaching academy?"

This completer cluster! 

Entrepreneurship, Intro to Teaching 1, 2 and Teacher Cadet! 

100

What is job shadowing?

the act of following a person on the job for a few hours, a day or even longer to experience what their career typically involves

100

What is a career plan?

A tool that outlines how you will reach your career goal. 

100

Your ______________________________ is a personal collection of materials and reflections that illustrate your learning, accomplishments, strengths, and best work.

portfolio or career portfolio

200

In what decade did computers become commonplace in schools?

In the 1980's most classrooms had at least one computer. 

200

What are two CTSO's you could join in high school that pertain to teaching? 

FCCLA and Educators Rising 

200

What is service learning?

special type of unpaid volunteer effort that combines classroom learning with meaninful hand on experience to meet community needs

200

A clear, concise statement of what you want to become in life is called a career_________.

goal

200

What is cooperating teacher?

A teacher who mentors and guides a first year teacher.

300

Which case ended segregation in all schools in the US?

Brown v. Board of Education 

300

Define teaching academies. 

high school programs that are designed to help students explore the teaching profession through classes, observations and hands on experiences.

300

Where could you volunteer to gain experience in working with kids?

The YMCA, community events, church, outreach programs, classrooms 

300

What does an analogy mean?

it is a comparison of two unlike things for similarities
300

What is a resume?

an outline of your education, achievements, experiences, including volunteer work, and work experiences. 

400

What is the Massachusetts Act of 1647 (also known as the Deluder Satan Act)? Must be TWO parts to your answer.

The Act 

  • mandated that towns with 50 or more households hire a teacher to teach reading and writing. 

  • Towns of 100 families are required to build and maintain public elementary schools. 

400

How and why is it important to observe your teachers in high school?

Observing your teachers in high school helps you build your own teaching style based upon what you like, don't like, what works and what does not. You can observe your future do's and dont's. 

400
What are 3 ways that you could learn about teacher education programs in high school?

Talk to guidance, ask your teachers for their recommendations, and visist colleges and universities that interest you. 

400

What does self-advocacy mean?

Self-advocacy is the act of speaking up for oneself and one's interests. It means you keep up with the information that you need in order to make sure that you are getting everything that you are entitled to or everything that you have earned. 

400
Why is keeping a healthy work-life balance important in college?

You need to stay mentally and physically healthy and not get overwhelmed. Taking time for yourself and your mental/physical needs will help you stay focused and not get burnt out in college and in your future career. 

500

When AND where did the fist public school open?

1635, Boston 

500

What 5 things should you be sure do do while you are in high school to build your future teaching career? Basically what is the checklist for high school. 

  1. Choose Courses Wisely!!

  2. OBSERVE YOUR TEACHERS!

  3. Explore College or University Programs

  4. Build your study skills! 

  5. Gain Experience by job shadowing, volunteering, part-time work, and service learning. 

  6. Join Student Organizations - FCCLA, Educators Rising

  7. Stay Focused

500

What are the 6 things you should consider when choosing a college or university?

the school’s size, location, reputations, accreditation, admission requirements, and cost.

500

What is a personal SWOT analysis. Be sure to include all of the WORDS that S,W,O and T stand for in your explanation!!!

a self assessment tool for analyzing your strengths and weaknesses as well as the opportunities and threats that you face. 

500

What does accrediation mean?

its shows that an educational institution maintains standards that qualify graduates for professional practice in a career or career area. 

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