Unleveled
9, 10, 11, 12
Quarter
0.5 credit
Prerequisite: None
Academic Expectations: Read, Write, Speak, Apply Technology, Solve Problems
This course is designed for students interested in careers with children. Students will learn about child development, developmental disabilities, influences on early childhood education, childhood theorists and exploring careers that work with children. This class will include guest speakers in the field, research projects, group work and contact with professionals in our community.
TEACHER EDUCATION - MULTIPLE LEVELS 11 - 742a
Unleveled
11
Yearlong
2 credits
Prerequisite: None
Academic Expectations: Read, Write, Speak, Apply Technology, Solve Problems
This program is open to both male and female students interested in pursuing a career working with children. Students will work to develop an awareness of the influences on a child’s intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development. Students will put their studies to practice while working as a student teacher in the BMHS Mini-Mounties preschool center. Through this lab experience, students prepare for job studies in local elementary schools, and early education facilities that will be part of their second year curriculum.
Unleveled
12
Yearlong
2 credits
Prerequisite: Teacher Education - Multiple Levels 11
Academic Expectations: Read, Write, Speak, Apply Technology, Solve Problems
Students will work in the preschool lab and select job studies in other community early education facilities, elementary schools, or specialized fields such as special education, art or physical education instruction. Other areas of study include: curriculum planning, job training skills, and creating a professional portfolio. A dress code is maintained during teaching experiences. Enrollment in Extended Teacher Education is encouraged. (College credit may be available for this course. For more information, contact the CTE Office.)
EXTENDED TEACHER EDUCATION 12 - 7521
Unleveled
12
Semester
1-2 credits
Prerequisite: Current enrollment in Teacher Education - Multiple Levels 12
Academic Expectations: Read, Write, Speak, Apply Technology, Solve Problems
This course is a continuation of the topics discussed in Teacher Education - Multiple Levels 12. Students will receive further instruction and extended time on field experiences. Students currently enrolled in Early & Elementary Teacher Prep 12 are encouraged to take this course, offered both semester 1 and 2.