Inspiring The Next
Generation Of Teachers
SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
MR. MARK FURSTENAU
TIME:
7TH AND 8TH PERIOD
CREDIT:
TWO (2)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This two hour course is open to juniors and
seniors who are interested in teaching or working in an educational
environment. Students will learn about various theories, issues in
education, and the characteristics of the school-aged child. In this
class, students will gain practical experiences by teaching to their peers
in assigned groups the various topics of the class, observe the many
different classrooms in Oak Forest High School, and be placed in a local
elementary, middle or junior high school. At their cooperating
school, they will be assisting
their cooperating teachers in the classroom. Students will create a
portfolio the shows their work in the course. It also serves as
their final exam in the second semester.
The department of Labor
forecasts indicate that there is a great need for successful
teachers. The need will significantly increase in the years to come.
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