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Early College

Exploring the Art of Teaching

Teacher: Mr. Smith

Course Description: So you think you have what it takes to teach? These two courses open to juniors and seniors promises an extensive exploration of the teaching profession.  You will have the opportunity to complete various career activities, including classroom observations, and create your own classroom lessons!

In addition to learning the ins and outs of education, you will have the chance for valuable hands-on experience by teaching your own lesson to a group of actual students and by creating activities and games for Little Lancer Day!

First Semester students take CP Exploring the Art of Teaching (FEA)

In the first Future Educators Academy (FEA) course, students will explore the art of teaching through classroom-based lessons coupled with school-to-career activities. Students will be evaluated on their attainment of skills, knowledge and experience and must achieve a final grade of 2.5 or higher to be recommended for the second FEA course. FEA students will “practice” teach a sample lesson plan and, as part of the self-assessment process, be videotaped. A reflective journal will be kept to document the level of progress and resources needed to be a quality teacher.

Second Semester students take CP Practicing the Art of Teaching, which is a part of Project Running Start with MCC.

In the second Future Educators Academy (FEA) course, students will practice the art of teaching. The content aligns with National Board Standards for Professional Teaching and offers contact hours in classroom-based instruction as well as supervised observation. Students will produce an FEA portfolio of documented evidence to include with their application to a Teacher Preparation Program. Prerequisite: College Prep Exploring the Art of Teaching. This course is an Early College course.

Independent Study

Students interested in study extending beyond the scope of the curriculum in a creative or academic area may apply. Responsibility for planning, researching, executing, and evaluating each individualized program belongs to the student. Faculty consultants are available to assist students. Appropriate credit will be given at the completion of the project. Application for Independent Study should be completed in the House office.

School Store Aide

Students currently enrolled in Marketing may apply to work in the school store during their assigned lunch/study period. Grading will be on a pass/fail basis. Application should be made to the teacher involved.