Introduction To The Teaching Profession
OVERVIEW
Teaching is about inspiring and empowering students to realize their potential. If this sounds like something you’d like to do, this course is for you. We’ve designed this course to explore what it takes to be a teacher, not just in the classroom, but in many fields—education, healthcare or even corporate. You’ll learn about the history, purposes, issues, ethics, laws and regulations, roles and qualifications of teaching. As you work through the course, you’ll participate in a minimum of 20 hours of guided observations and field experience in different settings. This will help you identify what teaching career path interests and suits you best, as well as effective learning environments. You’ll also build a working portfolio throughout your program, as you learn about leadership and skills opportunities offered in participated in CTSO activities.
MAJOR CONCEPTS
Call Me Teacher:
- Types of schools
- Project-based learning
- Types of teaching opportunities
- Other careers in education
- Qualities of effective teachers
- Certification
- Required education
- Endorsements
- Funding higher education
- Colonial education
- Skilled trades
- Educational progress
- Types of schools
- Stakeholders in education
- Investing in students
- Accountability
- Communicating with stakeholders
- Government funding
- Funding for public vs private schools
- School leadership
The Culture of Teaching:
- Tangible and intangible aspects of school culture
- Dressing for success
- Vision and values of a school
- Qualities of an effective team
- Qualities of a leader
- Working as a team
- Improving student outcomes
- Setting goals
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Partnering with parents
- Resolving conflict
- Changing demographics
- Types of diversity
- Diverse families
- Benefits of diverse classrooms
- Socioeconomic status
- Exceptional students
- IEP and 504 plans
- Gifted and talented
- Special education
- Diversity in teacher population
- Communication with diverse populations
Ready, Set…Pro:
- Where to look for a job
- Resume best practices
- Writing a cover letter
- Showcasing your skills
- Acing the interview
- Role of human resources
- Employee benefits
- Policies and procedures
- Professional attire
- Handling social media
- Training and professional development
- Networking
- Teachers’ unions
- Appropriate conduct
- School Accreditation
- Accreditation process
- Funding through loans and grants
- Voucher programs
- Teacher Evaluation
- Observations
- School safety
- CTSOs
- Leadership opportunities
Fee Details
| Progam | Regular |
| Fee Component | Course Fee |
| Amount (USD) | $ 558 |
| Description | To be paid by the student at the time of Enrollment. |
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