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Introduction for Educators
Introduction for Educators
We are glad you are here! These resources provide an overview of the JA educator experience. They are easy to scan so that you can decide what would be most useful to you.
Let's get started.
Let's get started.
Here is a 3-minute introduction to working with Junior Achievement (JA).
Educator Self-Guided Training
Educator Self-Guided Training
This course is organized so you can dip into sections that are important to you and timely, such as:
Program Materials – An overview of what will be provided with all JA programs
Engage Your Volunteer – A group of suggestions on how to best utilize the volunteer, if engaged, in the JA experience
Or access the Prepare to Be Awesome Educator Guide (PDF).
JA Academic Standard Correlations
All JA Learning Experiences are aligned to state and national academic standards. You can find our learning experience correlations here:
Educator's Role When Volunteer Is In-Person
Educator's Role When Volunteer Is In-Person
Invite the volunteer to meet your class before the program begins.
Stay in the classroom while the volunteer is present.
Welcome the volunteer as a guest presenter to the class.
Help the volunteer set up technology before the session, if needed.
Communicate classroom guidelines and school rules to the volunteer.
Exchange contact information with the volunteer.
Discuss food allergies/acceptable treats with the volunteer.
Handle discipline issues/student needs if they arise.
Provide the volunteer with information on demographics of the class and what students are learning that might be relevant to the JA Learning Experience. It could also include any unique dynamics or circumstances in the classroom.
Support the volunteer by directing students and maintaining order during the JA session.
Suggest ways the volunteer can engage all students in the JA experience.
Educator's Role When Volunteer Is Virtual
Educator's Role When Volunteer Is Virtual
Hold a practice session with the volunteer to test technology.
Welcome the volunteer as a guest presenter to the class.
Stay online with students while the volunteer is present.
Communicate virtual guidelines to the volunteer.
Exchange contact information with the volunteer.
Consider hosting the meeting to support the volunteer. Support may include helping to mute/unmute students, monitoring chat, and keeping students on-task and engaged.
Provide the volunteer with information on demographics of the class and what students are learning that might be relevant to the JA Learning Experience. It could also include any unique dynamics or circumstances in the classroom.
Suggest ways the volunteer can engage all students in the JA experience.
NOTE: For JA Learning Experiences utilizing a recorded video volunteer, we recommend working with your local JA Area representative on the implementation of the recorded video volunteer.
Are you leading a JA Learning Experience?
Many of our learning experiences may be delivered by an educator. JA learning experiences offer an engaging, turn-key, standards-based curriculum for your students. Connect with your local JA Area contact for more information.Teacher Guides and materials will be provided with the specific learning experience (e.g. JA Our Region). You will receive those from your local JA Area contact as they are not included here.Are you leading a JA Learning Experience?
Access the Learning Experiences
Access the Learning Experiences
Visit our Guide to Access page to find quickstart guides for your learning experience delivery method.
Find Additional Learning Experience Resources
Find Additional Learning Experience Resources
The Additional JA Learning Experience Resource page offers resources to enhance and extend learning with your students.
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