Education

Semester Credit .5 Grade Level: 9-10       

This class is for students who are exploring career options in the field of education. Students will learn about early education, elementary education, special education, and secondary education. Related fields in school counseling and administration are also introduced. This is primarily a project based class that incorporates ‘hands-on’ activities, class discussions, presentations and various types of classroom practice. By completing this foundation course, students will have a greater understanding of opportunities available to them in the education field. If a student has continued interest in pursuing a career in education, they may explore other education options offered in their junior and senior years.

Year Credit 1 Grade Level: 11 

Students will develop age-appropriate learning experiences and curriculum to engage young children. They will determine curricular goals, create lesson plans, and implement these plans in a play-based preschool classroom. Application of foundational principles of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to enhance the learner’s application of literacy will be emphasized.

Year Credit 1 Grade Level: 11 

Students will formally and informally observe young children to determine learners’ growth, personalities and required interventions. They will analyze children’s behavior, record and categorize learner progress, and use observation to diagnose problems. The role of assessment data in developing suitable teaching responses and strategies will be examined

Year Credit 1 Grade Level: 11 

Year Credit 2 Grade Level: 12 

Year Credit 2 Grade Level: 12 

Students will establish and maintain a physically and emotionally safe and healthful environment for young children. They will learn skills in first aid and CPR, identify signs and symptoms of common health issues and diseases, and develop meal and snack menus appropriate for young children of different ages and stages of development. The effects of nutrients on children’s growth and development will also be emphasized. 

Year Credit 2 Grade Level: 12 

Students apply Education and Training program knowledge and skills in a more comprehensive and authentic way. Capstones are project/problem-based learning opportunities that occur both in and away from school. Under the supervision of the school and through partnerships, students combine classroom learning with work experience to benefit themselves and others. These can take the form of mentorship employment, cooperative education, apprenticeships and internships.