Year 1

What To Expect?

Year One Overview

In the first year, students will start to build a strong sense of responsibility and develop essential skills and patience needed to work effectively with others. They will remain on the Grovetown High School campus, focusing on creating lesson plans that incorporate educational psychology. This approach will help them understand and address the challenges they may encounter, preparing them to take on more responsibilities in the coming years.

Course Description

Examining the Teaching Profession prepares candidates for future positions in the field of education. Teaching Profession candidates study, apply, and practice the use of current technologies, effective teaching and learning strategies, the creation of an effective learning environment, the creation of instructional opportunities for diverse learners and students with special needs, and plan instruction based on knowledge of subject matter, students, community, and curriculum performance standards. Candidates will be prepared to practice their skills and knowledge at a variety of elementary and secondary education sites. Mastery of standards through project based learning, technical skills practice, and leadership development activities of the career and technical student organizations will provide students with a competitive edge for either entry into the education global marketplace and/or the post-secondary institution of their choice to continue their education and training.

About Mrs. Hamilton

Mrs. Hamilton is a fine arts teacher at GTHS, focusing on visual arts, and she teaches the Year 1 TAP class.

With her year 1 students she begins the process of creating expectations for students in the TAP program. She introduces students to educational philosophies, teacher codes of ethics, parts of an effective lesson, and classroom management skills.

Meet the Class!

What Students in Year 1 Say About Their TAP Experience

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