MHS Teaching Academy: Careers In Education

2014-2015 LSHS Careers in Education Portfolio Guidelines and Requirements

Peer Editor initials/date Cover:  This should be both professional and attractive. Title Page:  Include your name, name of course, school, school year.  Include your internship site, mentor teacher, grade/subject area. Organization:  Include a Table of Contents, dividers with tabs, sheet protectors  Consider using a theme as you pull all the pieces of your portfolio together. This is a way to personalize your portfolio and make it unique. Be careful to avoid the “scrapbook” look.  Use a standard system to designate which competencies are being met by each portfolio entry.  Include these Guidelines and Requirements in your portfolio. Check off each item as it is completed and have other interns edit and initial your work. Professionalism:  Use the appropriate computer application as you format each portfolio entry.  Use of specialty papers, graphics, and pictures are encouraged if they enhance the professionalism and interest of your portfolio. Course Standards and Competencies:  THE LEARNER: Standard 1: Student will understand themselves and others in their roles as learners, leaders, and community members.

1.1 Assess own personal learning style through various inventories and discussion of styles.  Multiple Intelligences Head  Learning Style Assessment 1.2 Describe personal successes as a community member.  Essay (2nd year students – Updated success paper) 1.3 Exhibit a cooperative attitude as an individual and as a member of a group.  Example of a group project  Multiple Intelligence Presentation (2nd year – Both presentations) Careers in Education Portfolio Requirements 11/25/2017 1.4 Demonstrate leadership ability by applying decision-making and problem solving techniques. (2nd year – two examples one from each year)  Written documentation showing application of decision-making or problem solving skills in classroom activities. (include picture)

1.5 Actively plan, participate and evaluate a group or individual leadership project that benefits home, school or community. (Reflection & picture)  Documentation of any leadership project you have completed during this course or FCCLA involvement. Include pictures and/or artifacts that show what you did. (2nd year – two examples, one from each year)

Standard 2: Student will identify developmental characteristics and needs of school-age learners.

2.1 Analyze the physical, cognitive, moral, and psychological developmental characteristics of learners.  Ages/Stages Handouts with explanation from one observation showing understanding of the development at specific age. ( Inference paper)  PIE Charts – not typed 2.2 Observe and evaluate learners and their environment at various grade levels.  Classroom Observations – original (2nd year – three observation instruments examples)  Claim, Support, Explain paper (Must have CSE paper)

Standard 3: Student will recognize and respect all learners in our classrooms and society.

3.1 Identify and evaluate strategies that will benefit learners with special needs.  Exceptional Learner Worksheet  List of strategies to work with Special Needs students 3.2 List and define aspects of student diversity that impact the classroom learning environment (ethnic, racial, and cultural background; socio-economic; special needs; gender).  Diversity Book Report – (2nd year students only)  Ruby Bridges Assessment  Trading Spaces: “Who’s in the Hood” Reflection 3.3 Learn about the laws and research impacting the way schools address diversity issues, such as mainstreaming, bilingual education, and holiday celebrations.  Notes on Special Education Law  Exceptional Learner Assessment - “Last One Picked, First One Picked On”

 THE SCHOOL Standard 4: Student will examine the historical and current issues affecting education.

Careers in Education Portfolio Requirements 11/25/2017 4.1 Become familiar with current and historical school issues and policies.  Educational in the News  Public School Video Notes – from Final

4.2 Examine how schools are governed at the local and state levels.  Write a paragraph explaining the governance overhead

4.3 Describe the division of responsibility within the school district, role of the school board members, and demographics of the district.  Go to LSHS Site  Then go to District site  Go to Our District Tab – to Publications and Reports  Click on Performance Reports  Click on Performance Reports Fall 2014 for your school  Print Report to include in portfolio  Read Report  Include report and write one paragraph summarizing the report 4.4 Learn about school funding issues in Washington State.  Notes on school funding 4.5 Discuss how legislation impacts a teacher’s job.  Education in the News  Internet 4.6 Develop an awareness of education reform and its impact on teaching and learning.  Include the handout Washington State Learning Goals- Write a reflection explaining the importance of at least two of them to you as an educator. 4.7 Develop an awareness of your philosophy of education.  Philosophy of Education Assignment

 EFFECTIVE TEACHING Standard 5: Student will examine the teacher’s role with parents, colleagues and community.

5.1 Discuss teacher expectations and multiple roles in the school district and community.  Personnel Handouts  Interview Mentor Teacher - write a reflection 5.2 Discuss strategies for effective interactions with parents or guardians to support student learning and well-being.  Parent Conference – take if possible  Interview Mentor Teacher about effective strategies 5.3 Become familiar with professional journals, organizations, and services available to teachers to enrich professional development.  Professional Resources 5.4 Explore how teachers promote improved student learning in the school and community.  Teacher in the Media Assignment

Careers in Education Portfolio Requirements 11/25/2017  Influential Teacher Essay

** 2nd year students must have an example from each year in your portfolio

Standard 6: Student will apply their knowledge by observing, assisting, and interning in a classroom or educational setting.

6.1 Develop insight and understanding for protocol related to an internship site.  School Building Rules and Policies  Internship Contract

6.2 Become familiar with school rules, procedures, and policies at internship site and within the school district.  Safety Handout  School Building Rules and Policies Handout 6.3 Assist mentor teacher with the preparation of classroom activities and instruction.  Give examples of what you have prepared  Photocopying and assembling materials 6.4 Assist mentor teacher with daily classroom management activities.  Seating Chart  Gifts from Teachers  Attendance  Classroom Management Assignment  Give examples of Management Techniques you used 6.5 Review and assess grading policies, plan book, and methods of record keeping.  Give examples of what you have done  Grade book review 6.6 Demonstrate ability to work with students individually and in small groups.  Written documentation and pictures of you working in small groups or individually  Create a list of positive reinforcement techniques 6.7 Design and create a visual or display bulletin board that reinforces student learning at the internship site.  Bulletin Board or Display 6.8 Identify formal and informal assessment strategies for evaluating students, which link assessment with instruction;  Written documentation of evaluating students (pictures optional) 6.9 Develop an understanding of the technology used for instruction and enhancement in the classroom.  Teaching Method Lesson Presentation  Introduction Newsletter  Any project that used technology 6.10 Document evaluations that include self, mentor, and high school instructor.

Careers in Education Portfolio Requirements 11/25/2017  Teaching Methods Lesson Presentation  Internship Evaluation  Final Evaluation

6.11 Develop a simple lesson plan to include objectives, organized activities, and an assessment of student learning.  At least one lesson plan you actually taught the resources needed and a self-evaluation of the lesson ( Small group lesson) 6.12 Demonstrate an understanding of how activities, routines and transitions are used in classroom management.  Written documentation and pictures 6.13 Identify and describe three instructional methods.  Teaching Strategies  Class Discussion Notes  Teaching Methods Assignment 6.14 Practice reading to class using current techniques for reading aloud.  Picture and reflection of you reading aloud to your class or giving directions to your students. 6.15 Prepare and present a developmentally appropriate lesson at the field site.  At least one lesson plan you actually taught the resources needed and a self-evaluation of the lesson. ( Whole class lesson) 6.16 Attend and reflect upon one or more of the following: __ A school board meeting __ A professional teachers meeting with your mentor teacher __ A faculty meeting with your mentor teacher __ A CE presentation __ Other  Written documentation and picture if possible of at least one of the above meetings.  PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Standard 7: Student will clarify their career goals. 7.1 Assess and identify post secondary education and career ladder opportunities.  Career Comparison  Post-High School Action Plan  Post Secondary Paper (updated one 2nd year students) 7.2 Identify and demonstrate appropriate professional and employability skills.  Workplace Skills Lesson: (Object Lesson), 2nd year students two different ones  Mentor Letter  Letter of Recommendation from a school employee 7.3 Examine the opportunities within the educational arena.  Personnel Handouts 7.4 Become familiar with the steps to become a teacher; state certification requirements.  Guest Speaker – written documentation  www.k12.wa/us/cer/TeacherInfo 7.5 Prepare and maintain a professional portfolio.

Careers in Education Portfolio Requirements 11/25/2017  All competencies documented - form signed by mentor teacher

 ESSAY ON YOUR INTERNSHIP:  Conclude your portfolio with how your Careers in Education Internship has impacted or changed you…your attitudes, ideas, prejudices, plans.  Consider how the environment, your mentor, and the school policies impacted student learning and success.  INTERNSHIP  Journal  HINTS OR GOOD IDEAS:  Include a list of all the good ideas or helpful hints you’ve learned from your experience. (To be shared with future students.)  OPTIONAL PORTFOLIO ENTRIES  Additional items of information or samples of work are not only acceptable, but also strongly encouraged, work by your students, notes, photos

Careers in Education Portfolio Requirements 11/25/2017