Instructional Practices

Course: Instructional Practices   
Grading Cycle 1Grading Cycle 2Grading Cycle 3Grading Cycle 4

Unit 1: Schools & Society 

School & Society, Ethics in Teaching

(6 weeks)

 

Begin Unit 2:  Effective Learning Environment & Learning Process

(10 weeks)

Unit 2:  Effective Learning Environment 

Learning Process (continued)

Unit 3: Effective Instructional Planning 

(7 weeks)

 

Unit 4: The Role of Assessment

(3 weeks)

Unit 5:  

Technology Skills Needed for Teaching 

(5 weeks)

 

Unit 6:

Career Readiness & Employability Skills 

(4 weeks)

*CPR Training 

*Field-Based Experience 

*Demonstrates professional standards

*Understands and applies strategies for health & wellness

*Explore the  history of education in the United States

* Formulates Philosophy of Education

*Explain the relationship between schools & society

*Discuss ethical and professional standards for teachers -Texas Code of Conduct

*Evaluate learning theories and the impact on the learning process

*Evaluate learning theories and the impact on the learning process

*Identify effective classroom management techniques and strategies 

 

*Understands the role of feedback in education

 

*Understand Special Education and accommodations

 

*Analyze teaching styles & learning environments

 

*Explain the relationship between effective instructional practices and learner outcomes

 

*Begin portfolio

 

***Midterm Semester Exam 

FALL CCA

*Demonstrate effective interaction with stakeholders

 

*Explain the role of TEKS in planning and evaluating instruction

 

*Plan and deliver effective lesson, including students with special needs

 

* Demonstrate lesson planning to meet instructional goals.

 

*Analyze role of assessment as part of the learning process

 

*Create assessments

 

*Demonstrate record keeping

*Describe and demonstrate effective use of technology in education and training, and for diverse student populations 

 

*Describe the role of technology in instruction and  skillful use of technology in various content areas

 

*Investigate careers in education and training

 

*Explore mentorship opportunities

 

*Document technical skills and gather work samples from internship

*Complete & present portfolio including resume, lesson plans, philosophy and other required projects

SPRING CCA

Required Project: 

Superhero Teacher Project

Required Project: 

Classroom Management Project- 

Class Rules, Room Layout, 

Welcome Bulletin Board

Required Project: 

Create Assessment for the lesson students previously create

Required Project: 

Educational Portfolio

Optional Projects:

All About Me Slides/Canva

Optional Projects:

Classroom Layout

Optional Project: 

Assessment Project Notes & Presentation

Optional Projects:

Technology Integration

Employability Skills   

Cycle 1:

-Professionalism

-Teamwork

-Problem Solving

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Cycle 2:

- Job Seeking Skills

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127.15 (2)(L)

Cycle 3:

-Communication Skills

-Self Management Skill

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Cycle 4:

-Civic and Social Responsibility

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127.15 (2)(L)

CHOICES 360 Activities L3   
Basic Skills Survey OR Job Interview Practice OR 
My Goals and Action Plans Saved programs and majors