Career and Technology Education Elective Courses

Teacher Preparation

Note: 9th graders interesting in the Teacher Preparation program should take Introduction to Information Technology as their elective choice.

• Teacher Assisting I (8909010)
  Grades 10-12
  
  Teacher Assisting courses are designed for the student who is interested in pursuing a career in education. Students will have the opportunity to assist teachers as well as students. This course develops competencies related to the role, regulations, and career path of teacher aides; the role of education; leadership and CTSO activities; interpersonal and communication skills; and educational-support tasks.

• Teacher Assisting II (8909020)
  Grades 11-12; Prerequisites: Teacher Assisting I and Teacher recommendation; Students must have reliable transportation to and from off-campus assisting sites.
  
  Teacher Assisting courses are designed for the student who is interested in pursuing a career in education. Students will have the opportunity to assist teachers as well as students. This course develops competencies in the operation of audiovisual equipment; job-related math skills; test administration and grading; job-related computer applications; visual-aids preparation; the supervision of student health and safety; and the reporting of child abuse and drug abuse. It also requires a teaching practicum experience that involves direct student contact.

• Teacher Assisting III (8909030)
  Grades 11-12; Prerequisites: Teacher Assisting II (can be taken concurrently with Teacher Assisting II) and Teacher recommendation; Student must have reliable transportation to and from off-campus assisting sites.
  
  Teacher Assisting courses are designed for the student who is interested in pursuing a career in education. Students will have the opportunity to assist teachers as well as students. This course develops competencies related to supporting the learning activities of students, establishing and maintaining appropriate student behaviors, and supporting cooperative home-school relationships. It develops competencies in employability skills and entrepreneurship. It also requires the completion of the teaching practicum experience that involves direct contact with students.

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