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Let Me Teach YOU!!!
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General summary of unit:
The unit titled "Let Me Teach You" is designed to introduce students to the principles of teaching and ethics, with a focus on preparing them to be effective educators in various contexts, not just traditional classroom settings. Just to name a few careers that need good teaching skills are professions such as teaching, corporate training, executive coaching, speech therapy, sales training, leadership development, human resources management, financial advising, consulting, and healthcare education all involve teaching and coaching people.
Skills students need or will develop:
In the unit titled "Inspiring Future Educators: Exploring Teaching and Ethics," students are likely to develop several key skills. Here are five major skills that students may develop during this unit:
Teaching and Instructional Skills: Students will learn how to plan and deliver effective lessons, considering various teaching styles and techniques to engage learners.
Ethical Decision-Making: Through discussions, activities, and reflections, students will develop a deeper understanding of ethical principles and learn how to apply them in educational settings.
Communication and Presentation Skills: Students will enhance their ability to communicate ideas clearly and present lesson plans or concepts effectively to their peers and instructors.
Collaboration and Teamwork: Many activities in the unit involve group work and collaboration, helping students develop teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Students will engage in scenarios, discussions, and projects that require them to think critically and make ethical decisions in real-world teaching situations.
Goals of the unit:
The final project in the unit aims to achieve several goals. It seeks to demonstrate students' teaching competence by showcasing their ability to create engaging lesson plans and deliver them effectively while integrating ethical principles. The project promotes respect and inclusivity, emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives and backgrounds in the learning environment. Additionally, it encourages creativity, practical experience, and collaboration, ultimately fostering students' ability to inspire ethical behavior in their future students through innovative and reflective teaching practices. I would probable recommend pairs / once a topic is selected, match students up.
** IMPORTANT: If you already covered ethics, you could have the students still teach it, or you could have them pick something that interests them. Example you may have a group teach the class on: how to code a program, an artistic skill, yoga, a baking session, introduce basic photography concepts, jewelry making, paper mache, or sewing.
"Inspiring Future Educators: Exploring Teaching and Ethics"
Almost every job will require you to coach or teach someone, we are not just focusing on being a "Teacher". Every good employee is a teacher.
Day 2: Exploring Teaching Styles with a Focus on Respect (47 minutes)
Introduce different teaching styles (e.g., creative, engaging, hands-on) with a focus on respect.
Each group selects a teaching style and begins to brainstorm their 15-minute lesson.
Emphasize how respecting students' diverse backgrounds and perspectives is integral to teaching ethics
Groups share brainstorm of their mini lesson.
Day 3: Teacher Interviews and Ethical Teaching (47 minutes)
Invite fellow teacher or educator to speak about best teaching practices. (maybe a different CTE Teacher)
Discuss how respect for students and their ideas contributes to teaching.
Explore classroom scenarios related to respect and ethical decision-making.
Day 4: Ethical Classroom Design Challenge (47 minutes)
Discuss the role of classroom environment in promoting ethics.
Challenge students to design a lesson and possible redesign a classroom layout that fosters respect and inclusivity.
Encourage creativity and teamwork.
Have students present and explain their designs with a focus on ethical considerations.
Day 5: Peer Teaching with an Emphasis on Respect (47 minutes)
Split your class into 8 groups and assign each team a ethical principle.
Give them time to prepare a 10-minute lesson focusing on their principle, they must use a teaching technique for the class, we do not want a presentation, there must be an activity to show their Principle.
Partners switch roles and teach each other.
Day 6: Ethics and Community Engagement (47 minutes)
Explore how teachers can engage students in ethical community service projects.
Brainstorm ideas for service projects that emphasize respect, such as community inclusivity initiatives.
Possible Plan a community engagement project to execute during the unit or have a business member in to talk about Ethics in the Workplace and its importance.
Day 7: Role-Play Ethical Lessons and finish (47 minutes)
Have students role-play as teachers and practice handling questions from a small group, do a pilot test of their activity.
Encourage discussion and peer feedback.
Day 8 - 10: Final Ethical Teaching Plan and Reflection (47 minutes)
Each student or group presents their plan for fostering ethics with a focus on respect in a classroom.
Discuss how respect can be integrated into everyday teaching practices.
Conclude the unit with a reflection on what they've learned about ethical teaching and inspiring ethical behavior in students.
** Extension, take your team to the Elementary school or invite a class of students over!!!
Vocabulary Associated with this Unit
Vocabulary Associated with this Unit
Teaching and Ethics Vocabulary List – Let Me Teach You Unit
This vocabulary list will help students develop a strong foundation in teaching principles, instructional strategies, ethical decision-making, and effective communication.
Pedagogy – The method and practice of teaching, especially in education.
Lesson Plan – A structured outline of what a teacher intends to teach during a lesson.
Instructional Strategies – Techniques used by educators to help students learn effectively.
Ethics – Moral principles that govern a person's behavior, especially in professional settings.
Code of Conduct – A set of guidelines outlining acceptable behaviors and ethical expectations in a profession.
Assessment – The process of evaluating a student’s learning and understanding.
Formative Assessment – Ongoing assessments used to monitor student learning and provide feedback.
Summative Assessment – An evaluation at the end of a learning period to measure student achievement.
Differentiated Instruction – Teaching methods tailored to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
Scaffolding – A teaching technique that provides structured support to help students progress in their learning.
Learning Styles – The different ways individuals learn best, such as visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learning.
Professionalism – Conducting oneself with responsibility, integrity, and ethical behavior in a professional setting.
Empathy – The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person, essential for educators.
Communication Skills – The ability to convey information clearly and effectively in spoken or written form.
Feedback – Constructive comments given to students or colleagues to improve performance.
Collaboration – Working together with others to achieve a common goal, important in educational and corporate training settings.
Coaching – A process of guiding and supporting someone to help them improve their skills and performance.
Mentorship – A professional relationship in which an experienced individual helps guide and support another’s learning or career development.
Ethical Dilemma – A situation where a difficult choice must be made between two conflicting moral principles.
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