Students will gain experience as a leader inside a classroom in hopes of identifying, inspiring and preparing great teachers for the future.

By the end of this course students will have a foundation of pre-teaching education to inform their eventual practice through observation, practice and reflection.

Course Description

Seventh grade students will observe and assist an experienced teacher within a classroom. Students will research the steps required to obtain a teaching certificate, interview their own teachers about their experiences and gain a better understanding of the commitment involved with teaching.

Academic Standards

Vocational Standards

• 2.36 Students use strategies for choosing and preparing for a career.
• 2.37 Students demonstrate skills and work habits that lead to success in future schooling and work.
• 2.38 Students demonstrate skills such as interviewing, writing resumes, and completing applications that are needed to be accepted into college or other postsecondary training or to get a job.
• 7.4.1. Analyze effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills to enhance health and promote healthy behaviors and relationships

Approaches to Learning Skills

Thinking Skills

• Observe and evaluate how interpersonal skills impact career choice and success
• compare and contrast the many factors considered when selecting and preparing for career path

Social Skills

• Interact with professionals in the field of education
• Practice empathy
• Help Others
• Effective conflict management and/or resolution strategies

Communication Skills

• Use a variety of speaking techniques to communicate with a variety of audiences
• Describe ideas and knowledge with peers and teacher

Self-Management Skills

• Interpersonal skills impact an individual's career choice and success in the workplace
• Exercise leadership and take on a variety of roles within the classroom
• Give and receive meaningful feedback

Research Skills

• Use technology to research careers and required certification
• Interview and analyze information to make informed decisions

Course Description

Eighth grade students will work alongside an experienced teacher within a classroom. Students, along with teacher assistance, will plan research-based instructional activities, implement lessons to small groups, and self-reflect on effectiveness.

Academic Standards

Vocational Studies Standards

• 2.36 Students use strategies for choosing and preparing for a career.
• 2.37 Students demonstrate skills and work habits that lead to success in future schooling and work. 
• 5.4 Students use a decision-making process to make informed decisions among options.
• 1.16 Students use computers and other kinds of technology to collect, organize, and communicate information and ideas
• 8.4.1. Apply effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills to enhance health and promote healthy behaviors/relationships.

Approaches to Learning Skills

Thinking Skills

• Analyze the direct relationship of academic skills, extracurricular activities, and community experiences to career preparation through experience
• Apply their knowledge and skills in a real life context enables pre-service teachers to have authentic experiences that facilitate deep learning

Social Skills

• Interact with professionals in the field of education
• Practice empathy
• Help Others
• Effective conflict management and/or resolution strategies

Communication Skills

• Communicate with peers and teachers for  a shared goal
• Use a variety of speaking techniques to communicate with a variety of audiences
• Describe ideas and knowledge with peers and teacher

Self-Management Skills

• Plan and implement a variety of lessons to individuals or small group
• Time management
• Exercise leadership and take on a variety of roles within the school
• Give and receive meaningful feedback

Research Skills

• Use technology to research instructional strategies and activities for implementation
• Collect and analyze data to improve instruction for professional growth

• Bryan Station High School Academy of Leadership and Professional Services
• Frederick Douglass High School Academy of Professional Services
• Tates Creek High School Academy of Business, Entreprenuership, and Education

• Science Technology Leadership Program
• National FFA Organization
• The Y Club- KYA/KUNA
• WEB; Where Everyone Belongs