Teacher Cadet Syllabus 2012-2013
Instructor: Jeremy Powell
Contact Information for Instructor: 864-245-2370 (please see note on back of syllabus)
College Partnership/College Credit: We are pleased to have Anderson University as our college partner. Teacher Cadets who successfully complete the program will have the opportunity to earn 3 hours of college credit. Mr. Ray Kimbrell from AU will visit the class to give us more information. You may access instructions for enrollment at AU through my website.
Course Description: This course is a study of the history, development, organization and practices of preschool, elementary, and secondary education. It is partially funded through Education Improvement Act initiatives and operates under an agreement between the school site and the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) located in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Terminal Objectives: The objectives for Teacher Cadet are based on the standards found in the South Carolina Teacher Cadet Curriculum Standards. Students who successfully complete Teacher Cadet with a passing grade of 70% or higher will have demonstrated the abilities, concepts, knowledge, and skills required to do the following:
- Identify characteristics of self as a learner (e.g. learning styles, multiple intelligences)
- Explain the concept of self-esteem regarding the learner
- Identify and explain the stages of human growth and development
- Identify the components of effective groups
- Recognize barriers to learning and develop methods of dealing with these problems effectively
- Distinguish between effective and ineffective teaching
- Explain and demonstrate the process of teaching
- Identify and utilize various methods of instruction
- Participate in an extended field experience assisting a teacher with individual tutoring, group monitoring and tutoring, and whole class instruction
- Research the history and development of education in the public schools
- Distinguish between various alternatives to public education—private schools, home schooling, etc.
- Explain the structure/organization of a school and a school district
- Research on the Internet and debate in class various educational issues
- Explain how individuals and schools react to and handle the need for change
- Develop one’s own vision of the transformation of education
Course Materials: Experiencing Education, Tenth Editions, MAY, SAY, FLAY curricula
Course Outline: The course will be taught in the sequence of units within the curriculum. When necessary, the teacher will make adjustments to the course calendar.
Grading, Student Records, and Homework: Student progress will be assessed on a point system. Methods of demonstration, modeling, teamwork in pairs and small groups, hands-on activities, projects—research, computer, camcorder or multi-media, speakers, presentations, tests, readings, essays, participation, and self-evaluations will be used for assessment.
The field experience will be assessed through journal writing, lesson plans, and a portfolio.
A= 93-100%B=85-92%C=77-84%D=70-83%F=69 and below
Student Records: A record of each student’s grade performance on all work is maintained. Student work is kept in a binder and/or portfolio.
Homework Policy: Students are expected to finish required daily written work and reading assignments for homework if the work is not completed in class.
Make-up Policy: Students are expected to make up previously announced tests or turn in previously assigned projects the day they return to class. For all other work, they have 3 days to make up the work that they missed.
Class Procedures and Class/School Rules: Students are advised to follow the rules and procedures, as well as the expectations, for the class. The Teacher Cadet instructor will explain those procedures as part of lesson assignments.
Communication: Parents can contact the teacher directly at
*** Because this course has a traveling component, I will need to get the cell phone numbers of each of the class members, as well as give them my number. This will only be used for communication/emergencies during school functions for the safety of the students. Each number will be entered in my phone as “TC student name.” This is the only class that receives my number, so please keep it that way.
Non-Instructional Routines: Each Teacher Cadet will have parents or guardians sign a permission form for observations and field trips for the course.
Materials Needed Daily: Students are responsible for bringing to class a three-ring binder, writing utensils, and the handouts/materials announced for the day.
Attendance/Tardy Policy: The policies are set forth by the school.
School Rules about Misbehavior: The school and district clearly outline school rules and policies governing student behavior. For a first offense, the student will be issued a verbal warning; at the second offense, he/she will have an after-school detention; at the third offense, the student will have a longer after-school detention and will include a conference with an administrator. The parent/guardian will be notified if an unacceptable behavior persists. The student will be referred to the school administration for disciplinary action if behavior causes class disruption or interferes with the rights of other students to learn. Reoccurring offences will result in removal from the program.
Teacher Cadet Code of Conduct
1. TCs must arrive to school and to each class on time.
2. TCs must show respect for him/herself, peers, teachers, and all other members of
the school community.
3. TCs will not fight or use force or intimidation with any member of the school
community.
4. TCs will not use profane or vulgar language or gestures. Racial, ethnic,
religious, gender, or sexual orientation slurs will not be used by any member of
the program.
5. TCs will not use, sell, or be in possession of alcohol/tobacco products/drugs on
school grounds, elementary and middle school sites (during observations and field
experiences), college sites or any other offsite location as a representative of the
Teacher Cadet Program.
6. TCs will dress in a professional manner on and off campus when being a
representative of the school or Teacher Cadet Program.
7. TCs will adhere to all school and district rules.