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CHILD AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT     (Grades 9-10) Course 1 

Learn about the physical, mental, emotional, and social growth and development of children from conception to preschool age. Discover what parental responses the various stages require. in addition, study related topic, such as the prenatal and birth process; responsibilities and difficulties of parenthood; fundamentals of children's emotional and physical development; and appropriate care of infants, toddlers, and young children  

TEACHER ACADEMY 1   (Grades 10-11) Course 2 

Teacher Academy 1 (Education Methodology)- This course introduces the principles underlying teaching and learning, the responsibilities and duties of teachers, and the techniques of imparting knowledge and information. Students will focus on the Educators Rising Standards 1-4:1) Understanding the profession, 2) Learning about Students, 3) Building Content Knowledge, and 4) Engaging in Responsive Planning. Teacher Academy courses are often accompanied by opportunities to observe and intern in preschool, elementary, and middle school classrooms 

Teacher Academy 2 and Teach Practicum OJT   (Grades 10-12) 

Course 3 and 4 Sign-up for both courses 

Teacher Academy 2 (Education Internship)- This course introduces the principles underlying teaching and learning, focused on Educators Rising Standards 5-7: 5) Implementing Instruction, 6) Using Assessments and Data and 7) Being a Reflective Practitioner. This course typically provides opportunities for students to develop their own teaching objectives, to design and implement lesson plans, and  experience teaching in a controlled environment under the supervision of a cooperating  teacher 

The prerequisite for this course is Teacher Academy 1  

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