Teacher / Training Education

The Teaching and Training Pathway includes careers for individuals wanting to guide and train people. This course introduces students to teaching as a career. Students develop lesson plans, study developmental theory, learning styles and teaching methods; compare best practices in instructional strategies and identify the needs of diverse learners. 

General course information is listed below. Additional information can be found in the SMSD High School Program of Studies.

Child Development and Human Growth / #6491 -   Students are introduced to child development theory.  Concepts covered include parenting, guidance, prenatal/postnatal care, as well as physical, emotional, social and intellectual growth, and development from infancy to adolescence.  Course content will reinforce student skills in communication, resource management, and problem solving.                                                                                            

Teacher Education 1 / #6515  -   This course introduces students to teaching as a career.  Students develop lesson plans, study developmental theory, learning styles, and teaching methods; compare best practices in instructional strategies, and identify needs of diverse learners.  Students will observe certified teachers to learn and practice effective communication and teaching techniques.  Working with certified kindergarten through eighth grade classroom teacher mentors, students will have the opportunity to prepare and present lesson plans in the classroom setting.  Students must provide transportation to the teaching site.  Students enrolled in this course may be eligible for Baker University credit.  A health certificate and TD test administered no more than one year prior to the first day of school are required.                                                                                                        

Teacher Education 2 / #6516  -   The second year of teacher education will allow students who plan to pursue teaching as a career to gain invaluable experience in the classroom.  Topics of study include classroom management, safety procedures, effective communication skills, assessment tools, and developmental theories.  Students prepare units of instruction in the areas of math, science, social studies, and reading that align with district curriculum t meet needs of student learners.  Students must enroll concurrently for Teach Internship.  Students must provide transportation to the teaching site.  Students enrolled in this course may be eligible for Baker credit.  A health certificate and TB test administered no more than one year prior to the first day of school are required.                                                                                                           

Teacher Internship / #6517  -   Students will participate in hands-on classroom experience through this teaching internship.  Working with kindergarten through eighth grade classroom teacher mentors, students will practice communication techniques by presenting lessons in math, science, social studies, and /or reading.  As an intern, the high school student will gain valuable experiences about delivering lessons, anticipating student questions, and involving all students in lessons.  Students must enroll concurrently in Teacher Education 2.  Students must provide transportation to the teaching site.  Students enrolled in this course may be eligible for Baker credit.  A health certificate and TB test administered no more than one year prior to the first day of school are required.  Internship placement will be based on grade level and/or subject area interest.