Cadet Teaching Syllabus
2014-2015
Course/Grade Level: Cadet Teaching 12th Grade
Teacher: Mrs. Schrader
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Conference Time: 5th period: 11:13 am – 12:45 pm
Dear Parent/Student:
During the first semester students in Cadet Teaching are responsible for the following stated objectives:
1. Explain why you need to succeed on the first days of school.
2. Describe an effective teacher.
3. Describe how you can be a happy first-year teacher.
4. Describe how you can be a happy veteran teacher.
5. Explain why you should use proven research-based practices.
6. Explain why positive expectations are important.
7. Describe how to help all students succeed.
8. Explain how to dress for success.
9. Explain how to invite students to learn.
10. Explain how to increase positive student behavior.
11. List things necessary for a well-managed classroom.
12. Explain how to have your classroom ready for students.
13. Describe how to introduce yourself to your class.
14. Explain how to arrange and assign seating
15. Explain how to post your assignments.
16. Explain when and how to take roll.
17. Explain how to have an effective grade record book.
18. Describe the rules.
19. Describe how to have an effective discipline plan.
20. Describe the use of consequences and rewards.
21. Explain how to have students follow classroom procedures.
22. Explain how to increase student learning and achievement.
23. Explain how to get your students to do their assignments.
24. Explain how to get your students to pass their tests.
25. Explain how to have students work cooperatively.
26. Describe how to achieve happiness and success as a teacher.
27. Explain how you can become a professional educator.
28. Show an understanding of a PBTE.
29. Prepare several mini lessons for presentation.
30. Describe several bad habits used by ineffective teachers.
31. Define vocabulary words listed for each unit.
32. List five traits of an effective teacher, in addition to the three important ones.
33. Write a coherent paragraph of 50-100 words, starting with a topic sentence that is developed using details, examples, comparison, or cause and effect to develop the topic.
The following assessments will be utilized in Cadet Teaching:
1st Semester
o Unit tests and quizzes
o Notebooks containing all notes, assignments in order by Unit of study, completely finished, and with the answers written in full, complete sentences
o Homework/projects finished and turned in on time
o Daily work including bell ringers collected for review and grade
o Paragraphs written according to objective 33
2nd Semester
o Daily Reflective Essay over classroom experience with mentor teacher
o Teaching Log with contact hours spent with mentor teacher
o Mentor Teacher Grade for Cadet Teachers (students)
Performance Expectations include the following:
District Approved Grading Scale
Letter Percentage
Score_____
A 96-100
A- 90-95 ___
B+ 87-89
B 83-86
B- 80-82 ___
C+ 77-79
C 73-76
C- 70-72 ___
D+ 67-69
D 63-66
D- 60-62_____
F 00-59
Resources utilized by student:
o Newspapers, Magazines, Professional Journals Internet
o Library books, Resource Books, Videos, PBTE
o Textbook - How to Be An Effective Teacher, The First days of School by Harry K. Wong and Rosemary T. Wong
CADET TEACHING
COURSE REQUIREMENTS/ GRADING / RULES / BEHAVIOR
Cadet Teaching is a class for seniors who are working on a college prep diploma and who think they may be interested in becoming teachers. The first semester is spent in class learning about things such as writing lesson plans, classroom discipline, teaching methods, classroom procedures, and professionalism. The second semester the student spends five days a week with an elementary or junior high classroom teacher getting some practical teaching experience.
Cadet Teaching provides students an opportunity to see education from a teacher’s perspective. The course emphasizes the Learner – students learn about themselves, learning styles, team building, and stages of child development; the School-students study the organization of schools and the history of education in the state; and the Teaching - students study methodology and teaching lessons to peers. Finally the cadet teacher completes field experience at one of the elementary campuses or at the junior high.
YOUR GRADE IN THIS COURSE WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE FOLLOWING FACTORS:
I. TESTS/QUIZZES:
Quizzes will be given over each chapter of the textbook, “How to Be an Effective Teacher: The First Days of School” by Harry K. Wong & Rosemary T. Wong”. A Unit test will be given after completion of Unit A, Unit B, Unit C, Unit D, and Unit E. A final exam will be given at the end of the first semester. There are no quizzes, tests or final exam second semester.
II. CLASS WORK:
Class work will include such things as your notebook, daily bell ringers, group activities, class projects over each chapter, class lecture notes, video notes, and vocabulary words for each chapter. You are required to keep an organized Cadet Teaching 3-ring notebook with labeled dividers. The notebook is graded after completion of each unit of study. It is your responsibility to see me before or after class about missed daily work. During the second semester you are required to keep a time log and a Journal/Reflective Essay of each day in the classroom. Time Log and Journals/Reflective Essays are due every Monday BEFORE school starts. Your mentor teacher will assign you a student teaching grade every three weeks during the second semester.
III. PARTICIPATION, ATTITUDE, AND CONDUCT IN CLASS:
You are expected to participate in class discussions. Your attitude and behavior is expected to be positive and enthusiastic.
CLASSROOM RULES AND BEHAVIOR:
1. Be on time for class and in your seat when the bell rings. If there is bell ringer/assignment posted on the overhead, begin work immediately.
2. No talking after the bell rings. If you have something you wish to say or ask, raise your hand and wait to be called on by the teacher.
3. You must bring your 3-ring Cadet Teaching Notebook with dividers, paper, pen, and pencil to class EVERYDAY.
4. Follow all school rules and show respect to the staff and to your peers.
5. Remember the Golden Rule: Do unto teachers, as you would want them to do unto you.
I HAVE READ THE ABOVE COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING AND CLASSROOM RULES AND BEHAVIOR FOR CADET TEACHING. I AGREE THAT I WILL STRIVE TO ACHIEVE EACH REQUIREMENT TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY.
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DESCRIBE ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR TEXTBOOK. IF NONE, WRITE NONE BELOW.
PARENT/GUARDIAN FORM FOR MRS. SCHRADER’S CLASS
Dear Parent/Guardian/Student,
Please review the course syllabus and guidelines for our Cadet Teaching class. I am confident that your child will be successful in Cadet Teaching as long as they strive to achieve each of the class requirements to the very best of their ability! I am always open for questions or concerns. If you have any concerns you would like to make me aware of, please note them below. Thanks you!
STUDENT’S NAME (please print) ______HOUR:_____
PARENT/GUARDIAN’S NAME (please print)______
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PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE DATE
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PARENT/GUARDIAN E-MAIL ADDRESS PREFERRED
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PHONE # / CELL #
Note to parents and students: Remind 101 information is also attached in case you would like to receive e-mail and/or text reminders about upcoming homework assignments, quizzes, tests, projects and class events. Remind 101 is a one-way text messaging and email system. With Remind, all personal information remains completely confidential. Teachers will never see your phone number, nor will you ever see theirs. Visit remind.com to learn more.
Note: All daily assignments, notes, and class announcements can be found on Mrs. Schrader’s web page at:
http://www.edline.net/pages/DeSotoHighSchool/Classes/Social_Studies_10711