This course is designed to meet the A+ tutoring requirements set forth by the Missouri Department of Secondary and Elementary Education. 25% of the time may be spent job shadowing and 75% of the time must be spent tutoring or mentoring students in the early childhood, elementary, or junior high levels. |
JournalsStudents must submit one journal entry weekly (due on Mondays). Journal topics are provided and the student may choose his or her own topic. Journals are to be one half page in length, size 12 font, Times New Roman. Journals may be emailed or printed
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Hours Log
Students must submit an hours log monthly. There may be no more than 50 min per class session once daily.
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Checklist Completion
Students are given a checklist of activities to complete. Students should complete 80% of the activities and provide proof of those activities.
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Terminal Objectives: 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:
1. Identify characteristics of self as a learner (e.g. learning styles, multiple intelligences)
2. Explain the concept of self-esteem regarding the learner
3. Identify and explain the stages of human growth and development
4. Identify the components of effective groups
5. Recognize barriers to learning and develop methods of dealing with these problems effectively
6. Distinguish between effective and ineffective teaching
7. Explain and demonstrate the process of teaching
8. Identify and utilize various methods of instruction
9. Participate in an extended field experience assisting a teacher with individual tutoring, group monitoring and tutoring, and whole class instruction
10. Research the history and development of education in the public schools
11. Distinguish between various alternatives to public education—private schools, home schooling, etc.
12. Explain the structure/organization of a school and a school district
13. Research on the Internet and debate in class various educational issues
14. Explain how individuals and schools react to and handle the need for change
1. Identify characteristics of self as a learner (e.g. learning styles, multiple intelligences)
2. Explain the concept of self-esteem regarding the learner
3. Identify and explain the stages of human growth and development
4. Identify the components of effective groups
5. Recognize barriers to learning and develop methods of dealing with these problems effectively
6. Distinguish between effective and ineffective teaching
7. Explain and demonstrate the process of teaching
8. Identify and utilize various methods of instruction
9. Participate in an extended field experience assisting a teacher with individual tutoring, group monitoring and tutoring, and whole class instruction
10. Research the history and development of education in the public schools
11. Distinguish between various alternatives to public education—private schools, home schooling, etc.
12. Explain the structure/organization of a school and a school district
13. Research on the Internet and debate in class various educational issues
14. Explain how individuals and schools react to and handle the need for change