The School of Teacher Education & SNEA Present
KnightED Talks
University of Central Florida
KnightED Talks are held every semester in the UCF Teaching Academy from 4:30-5:30pm. For the 2020-2021 school year, they will be held over ZOOM.
Guest speakers – teachers, administrators, UCF faculty, and leaders in the education field – are invited to present their expertise to help Aspiring Educators at the University of Central Florida hone their pedagogical practices, interview strategies, classroom management, FTCE study materials, and even pack their future classrooms full of books and lessons.
This initiative supplements teacher preparation provided by coursework and field experiences. It enhances the quality of UCF’s initial teacher certification program, contributing to the development of credentialed teacher education graduates, and increasing their marketability in today’s job market. KnightED Talks underscores the importance of professional and personal growth in becoming a highly effective educator.
What are the KnightED Talks workshops?
The KnightED Talks workshops, offered throughout the fall and spring semesters, provide teacher candidates with regular professional learning on topics of relevance to the teaching profession. The workshops, which are an hour long, are conducted by university faculty and K-12 educators who have expertise in areas of interest to students aspiring to become teachers.
The workshops, most of which are highly interactive, have been very well-received by students. Students benefit from the additional preparation they receive to meet the increasing demands of the teaching profession. They also receive workshop handouts and instructional materials that they can add to their ever-growing resource files. Finally, the experiences afforded them by the workshops can be added to their resumes and job interview portfolios.
Why should I attend?
Learn from teachers and education professionals.
Add handouts and prizes like books, lessons, and activities to your resource repertoire.
Build your resume and job portfolio.
If you are an SNEA Member, earn points towards the $250 scholarship.
Meet and network with other aspiring educators at the University of Central Florida.
Earn classroom/internship participation credit (required professional development).
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How do I register for a workshop?
Unless otherwise specified, no pre-registration is required; simply show up using the ZOOM links, learn, have fun, and gain experience to add to your resumes, professional portfolios, and teaching credentials.
Can anyone join?
We welcome all local school teachers, students, and faculty – you don't have to be a student at the University of Central Florida or SNEA member to join!
Do I need to bring anything?
Nope! Whether online or in person, just bring your smiling self. You're definitely going to want to take notes so we also suggest writing tools.
How much does it cost?
KNIGHTED TALKS ARE COMPLETELY FREE.
Yes, we're serious! Presenters want to share their expertise about the education profession, materials, and classroom ideas with you. All you have to do is attend and listen.
Do I have to attend all the workshops?
These sessions are free professional development opportunities for aspiring educators. Join as many or as few as you like!
But remember, nothing is more disheartening than teaching to an empty classroom.
KnightED Talks, a professional learning initiative presented by the School of Teacher Education and the Student National Education Association, is designed for teacher candidates.