Course Title:Teacher Cadet2017-2018
Teacher:Mrs. Sturgis
school phone: 689-4858 home phone: 689-2066
school email:
Room:B130
Prerequisite3.0 grade point average
Credit:One AP/IB; Three hours credit offered through USCB
Textbook:Experiencing Education, Eleventh Edition
Annual Editions, SAY, MAY, FLAY curricula
Course Description: This course is a study of thedevelopment, 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. College credit is earned through USCB, our college partner, and transcripts can be acquired through the university upon completion of the course.
Course Standards and 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 the 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:
- Two three ring binders and tabs
- Flash drives
- Journals
Grading Policy:
- 20% Classwork - speakers, readings, reflection , self-evaluations,
participation,teamwork, modeling, methods of demonstration
- 30% Projects – research, computer, camcorder or multimedia, presentations
- 20% Collaboration/ process
- 30% Major Presentations
Note – The final portfolio is worth 50 percent of the 4th quarter grade
Late Policies
Late papers and projects receive a letter grade deduction each day that it is late.
Late homework is not accepted.
Pacing Guide:
Weeks 1-4Theme 1: Experiencing Learning
Unit 1: Awareness and Reflection - researching learning styles self-esteem, and barriers
Assessment: Produce a puppet show
Weeks 5-9Theme 1: Experiencing Learning
Unit 2: Styles and Needs – understanding cognitive, moral and social . development; introduction to the pre-school stage
Weeks 10-14Theme 1: Experiencing Learning
Unit 3: Growth and Development – learning elementary, middle, and high school developmental stages; examining the hurried child phenomena and proactive approaches to teen problems
Weeks 15-18Theme III: Experiencing the Classroom*
Unit 1:Observation and Preparation- studying methodologies of teaching, lesson plan construction, and classroom management
Weeks 18-28Theme III: Experiencing the Classroom
Units 2 and 3: Application and Instruction/ Analysis and Reflection - experiencing classroom experiences four days a week with one day a week for reflection and further instruction in methodologies.
Week 29-30Theme II: Experiencing the Profession
Unit 1: History and Trends – study the issues and changing nature of education throughout American history
Week 31-33 Theme II: Experiencing the Profession
Unit 2: Structure and Governance – learn the hierarchy of the educational system as well as local and national issues
Week 34-36Theme II: Experiencing the ProfessionUnit 3: Certification and Employment – understand the state requirements for employment and review the critical needs areas; closure activities- MINIMUM ABSENCES!
Course Title:Teacher Cadet-2016/2017
Teacher:Mrs. Sturgis
school phone: 689-4858 home phone: 689-2066
school email: email:
Room:B130
Prerequisite3.0 grade point average
Credit:One AP/IB; Three hours credit offered through USC Salk
Textbook:Experiencing Education, Tenth Edition
Annual Editions, SAY, MAY, FLAY curricula
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.
Course Standards and 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 the 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:
- Two three ring binders and tabs
- Flash drives
- Journals
Grading Policy:
- 20% Class work - speakers, readings, reflections , self-evaluations,
participation, teamwork, modeling, methods of demonstration
- 30% Projects – research, computer, camcorder or multimedia, presentations
- 20% Collaboration/ process
- 30% Major Presentations
Note – The final portfolio is worth 40 percent of the 4th quarter grade
Late Policies
Late papers and projects receive a letter grade deduction each day that it is late.
Late homework is not accepted.
Pacing Guide:
Weeks 1-2Theme 1: Experiencing Learning
Unit 1: Awareness and Reflection - researching learning styles self-esteem, and barriers
Assessment: Produce a puppet show
Weeks 3-5Theme 1: Experiencing Learning
Unit 2: Styles and Needs – understanding cognitive, moral and social . development; introduction to the pre-school stage
Weeks 6-9Theme 1: Experiencing Learning
Unit 3: Growth and Development – learning elementary, middle, and high school developmental stages; examining the hurried child phenomena and proactive approaches to teen problems
Weeks 10-11Theme III: Experiencing the Classroom*
Unit 1:Observation and Preparation- studying methodologies of teaching, lesson plan construction, and classroom management
Weeks 12-16Theme III: Experiencing the Classroom
Units 2 and 3: Application and Instruction/ Analysis and Reflection - experiencing classroom experiences four days a week with one day a week for reflection and further instruction in methodologies.
Week 17Theme II: Experiencing the Profession
Unit 1: History and Trends – study the issues and changing nature of education throughout American history
Week 18 Theme II: Experiencing the Profession
Unit 2: Structure and Governance – learn the hierarchy of the educational system as well as local and national issues
Week 18Theme II: Experiencing the ProfessionUnit 3: Certification and Employment – understand the state requirements for employment and review the critical needs areas; closure activities- MINIMUM ABSENCES!
Course Title:Teacher Cadet
Teacher:Mrs. Sturgis
school phone: 689-4858 home phone: 689-2066
school email: email:
Room:B130
Credit:One AP/IB credit; Three hours college credit offered through USC Salkehatchie
Textbook:Experiencing Education, Ninth Edition
Annual Editions, SAY, MAY, FLAY curricula
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.
Course Materials:
- Two three ring binders and tabs
- Loose leaf notebook paper: plenty for daily use
- Floppy disks
- Highlighters
Grading Policy:
- 25%Class work - speakers, readings, reflections , self-evaluations,
participation, teamwork, modeling, methods of demonstration
- 30%Projects – research, computer, camcorder or multimedia, presentations
- 25%Field experience: lesson plans, journal, portfolio
- 20%Final portfolio—all student work and records of performance
Late Policies
Late papers and projects receive a letter grade deduction each day that it is late.
Late homework is not accepted.
Class Rules:Inner respect for those who earn it
Outer respect for everyone else
Pacing Guide:
Weeks 1-4Theme 1: Experiencing Learning
Unit 1: Awareness and Reflection
Weeks 5-9Theme 1: Experiencing Learning
Unit 2: Styles and Needs
Weeks 10-14Theme 1: Experiencing Learning
Unit 3: Growth and Development
Weeks 15-18Theme III: Experiencing the Classroom*
Unit 1:Observation and Preparation
Weeks 18-28Theme III: Experiencing the Classroom
Units 2 and 3: Application and Instruction/ Analysis and Reflection -
Week 29-30Theme II: Experiencing the Profession
Unit 1: History and
Week 31-33 Theme II: Experiencing the Profession
Unit 2: Structure and Governance
Week 34-36Theme II: Experiencing the Profession
Unit 3: Certification and Employment
Note: Theme III precedes Theme II to facilitate the field experience time frame.
** Please note that absences should be kept to an absolute minimum during the field experience in order to meet the requirements for the college credit.