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Reasons for wanting to become a teacher Personal characteristics that may make you an effective teacher How you will stay current In the field of education How you will maintain your passion about teaching Your educational philosophy Learning Team: Section Summary The Learning Team will review the sections of the Learning Team Toolkit.
Each ember of the team will choose one of the following sections and posts summary in the Learning Team forum. Team members should comment as appropriate to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the team. Sections to summarize: Getting Started Getting to Results Project Planning Decisions/Conflict Resolution Team Learning NOTE: This is an individual assignment NOT a group summary. Each member will post their section to a thread In the Learning Team for all other members to reference. The sooner this Is posted, the sooner the team can move forward with the other Learning Team activities.
WEEK TWO: Individual Program Progression Requirement: Personal Assessment Interview Complete the Personal Assessment Interview activity posted in the Main forum (available after Wednesday of Week 1). The purpose of this interview is to determine your disposition toward teaching and to provide you with feedback regarding your personal qualities related to the teaching profession. Follow the Instructions as posted. Once a satisfactory score is received you must then complete the Interview form on Taskmaster. Do NOT complete the form in Taskmaster until receiving an assignment read in your individual forum.
Access the form through Taskmaster in the Assignments DRY via the course link. Submit the form in Taskmaster to your faculty member AFTER completing the activity In the Mall course forum. Individual: Teacher Work Sample Reflection Paper Write a 350- to reword reflection on teacher work samples, addressing the following: Purpose Major elements Use in the classroom Questions and concerns Prepare to discuss your questions and concerns regarding the teacher work sample Ottawa. Nun. Due. Learning Team: Parent and Community Involvement Product and
Presentation Read the AAA Parent and Community Involvement proficiencies from Domain Four, The Professional Educator, of the University of Phoenix Teacher Education Program Standards located on your student website. Brainstorm two to three activities to address each of the five proficiencies listed. Select one activity and develop a product, such as a flyer, brochure, poster, handout, or newsletter, as an example of how you might facilitate parent and community involvement. Present your product in a 5- to 10-minute presentation. WEEK THREE: Individual: Professional Growth Plan I
Complete the University of Phoenix Material: Professional Growth Plan I located on your student website. Refer to the University of Phoenix Material: Professional Growth Plan I Assignment Directions for details regarding the assignment. Individual: Teaching Portfolio Chart Create a chart that identifies five purposes and five benefits of teaching portfolios. Learning Team: Professional Organizations Chart Resource: University phoenix Material: Professional Organizations Chart Research the following education organizations using a variety of resources: National Education Association
American Federation of Teachers Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Phi Delta Kappa National Association for the Education of Young Children International Reading Association National Council of Teachers of English National Council of Teachers of Mathematics National Council of Social Studies National Science Teachers Association Determine each organization’s membership requirements, mission and goals, benefits for members, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Complete the Professional Organizations Chart using the information you obtained from your research.