History of Education
Who is Horace Mann?
The Fether of Public Education
What is considered D5's "teaching academy?"
This completer cluster!
Entrepreneurship, Intro to Teaching 1, 2 and Teacher Cadet!
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
What is a career plan?
A tool that outlines how you will reach your career goal.
Your ______________________________ is a personal collection of materials and reflections that illustrate your learning, accomplishments, strengths, and best work.
portfolio or career portfolio
In what decade did computers become commonplace in schools?
In the 1980's most classrooms had at least one computer.
What are two CTSO's you could join in high school that pertain to teaching?
FCCLA and Educators Rising
What is service learning?
special type of unpaid volunteer effort that combines classroom learning with meaninful hand on experience to meet community needs
A clear, concise statement of what you want to become in life is called a career_________.
goal
What is cooperating teacher?
A teacher who mentors and guides a first year teacher.
Which case ended segregation in all schools in the US?
Brown v. Board of Education
Define teaching academies.
high school programs that are designed to help students explore the teaching profession through classes, observations and hands on experiences.
Where could you volunteer to gain experience in working with kids?
The YMCA, community events, church, outreach programs, classrooms
What does an analogy mean?
What is a resume?
an outline of your education, achievements, experiences, including volunteer work, and work experiences.
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.
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.
Talk to guidance, ask your teachers for their recommendations, and visist colleges and universities that interest you.
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.
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.
When AND where did the fist public school open?
1635, Boston
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.
Choose Courses Wisely!!
OBSERVE YOUR TEACHERS!
Explore College or University Programs
Build your study skills!
Gain Experience by job shadowing, volunteering, part-time work, and service learning.
Join Student Organizations - FCCLA, Educators Rising
Stay Focused
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.
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.
What does accrediation mean?
its shows that an educational institution maintains standards that qualify graduates for professional practice in a career or career area.