2014-2015 Principles of Education Course Outline
Week 1: Course Introduction
a. Assignment-Handprint
b. Course syllabus
c. Assignment-My Life Map & Name Game with Yarn
d. Assignment-Daily Reflection Selection
e. Assignment-Set up fee accounts to use in class (Prezi, Quizlet, Powtoon, Storybird)
f. Notes Introduction to Principles of Education
g. Assignment-CTE Graphic Organizer
Week 2: Introduction to Principles of Education
a. Interactive Notebook Set Up
b. Notes How to Present
c. Assignment How to Present
d. Oral Presentations How to Present (www.powtoon.com)
Week 3: Chapter 6 Early History of Education in America
a. Notes Chapter 6 Early History of Education in America
b. Assignment Early American School Color Page
c. Assignment Pt. 1 Dick and Jane Questions
d. Assignment Pt.2 Dick and Jane Reader (create your own using (www.storybird.com))
e. Test Chapter 6
Week 4: Chapter 7 Modern History of Education in America
a. Notes Chapter 7 Modern History of Education in America
b. Assignment Education Pioneers (create a www.prezi.com)
c. Oral Presentation: Education Pioneers
Week 5: Administrators & Administrative Support
a. Notes Administrative & Administrative Support
b. Guest Speakers Interviews-Principles, Instructional Coaches, CATE Directors, etc.
c. Assignment The Administrator’s Body
d. Assignment Administrator & Administrative Support (work in groups)
Week 6: Professional Support Services
a. Notes Professional Support Services
b. Assignment Professional Support Services Interview
c. Assignment Professional Support Service (create using a poster)
Attendance clerk Nurse Counselors LLSP
Data Entry Clerk Registrar Diagnostician Secretaries
Athletic Director Trainer Librarian SPED
Week 7-9: The Children’s Book
a. Project the Children’s Book (Summative Grade)
b. Assignment Oral Presentations
c. Assignment Lady Bug Girl Puppet (all students will make one)
2014-2015 Principles of Education Course Outline
Week 10: Becoming a Teacher in Texas
a. Notes Chapter 2 Becoming a Teacher
b. Assignment Career Goal & Visual Board
c. Project Becoming a Teacher
d. Test Chapter 2 Becoming a Teacher
Week 11: Effective Teachers
a. Notes Chapter 10 What Makes and Effective Teacher
b. Notes Positive Characteristics for Teachers
c. Notes What Does a Good Teacher Look Like
d. Notes Sample Job Expectations
e. Assignment Remember Ol’ Miss Whatchamacallit?
f. Video The Netiquette Edge
g. Notes How to Write a Letter & Address an Envelope
http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Letter-to-Your-Teacher
h. Assignment Letter to Your Favorite Teacher
i. Assignment Address the Letter
j. Article Parts of a Business Letter (make a copy for each student to keep in their notebook)
Week 12-13: Classroom Management
a. Project Classroom Management Book
b. Test Oral Presentation on the Classroom Management Book
Week 14-16: Craft Days
a. Project Craft Days
b. Oral Presentation-Each group will teach the class how to do their craft. Each group must supply all the materials to all the classmates to use.
Week 17-18: Working with Special Needs Students
a. Movie Study: Temple Grandin
Week 19: Alternative Certification
a. Notes Learning Disabilities
b. Assignment Routes to Alternative Certification
c. Assignment ACP Information Page
Week 20: Education & Career Planning
a. Notes Chapter 16 The Next Step Toward Becoming a Teacher
b. Video: Top Careers in Education
c. Assignment Your Personal Career Plan
d. Assignment Your High School Highlights
e. Assignment Professional Organization Hunt
f. Assignment College Student Interview
2014-2015 POE Course Outline