Curriculum
Foundations of Teaching Methods Curriculum Slideshow Presentation -- shows the different areas of concentration. We complete the following: understanding ECE theories, developing thematic units, applying science experiments, as well as creating developmentally appropriate lesson plans. After 2 years, the students develop a working professional portfolio that they can build upon during their college work.
The University of St. Francis has partnered with us to offer the following dual credit:
Foundations of Teaching: 3 Credits in EDUC 107 Exploring the Teaching Profession. (This is optional for the students and there is a $50 fee to USF)
Advanced Teaching: 3 credits in Teaching in a Diverse Society and 2 credits in Technology for Teaching & Learning (These are optional for the student and there is a $50 fee per class to USF)
A huge component of our Foundations of Teaching Methods curriculum is attending Sites/Clinical. The students are given hands-on training in the field of education while still in high school. They travel to local grade schools or day cares in their town to work side-by-side with the professionals in the field. They complete tasks such as changing out bulletin boards, working with individual students to catch them up, small groups or center activities, as well as grading papers. The students work on essential skills such as work ethic, responsibility, reliability, and time management while attending sites. This experience is a vital portion of the class and really assists the students as they are determining the right career path.