1. Education 11
Cathy Parker

2. Why are you here?
What factors influenced your interest in becoming a teacher?
What teachers made an impact on your life?

3. Orientation to Class Attendance and Etiquette
End of class: Reflection about something you learned.
Overview of Class / Syllabus
Review website (DOWNLOAD all documents and put them in a notebook that you bring to class)
Purchase binder for Portfolio

4. Covert Curriculum
Reading With Comprehension and Identifying Major Points
Communicating in a Clear, Organized, and Persuasive Manner
Writing in a Particular "Style"
Listening Attentively
Taking Accurate Notes
Mastering Efficient Memory Strategies
Demonstrating Critical Thinking Skills
Submitting Assignments on Time and in Acceptable Form
Behaving in a Responsible, Punctual, Mature, and Respectful Manner
Managing Stress and Conflict Successfully
Observing and Evaluating the Attitudes and Behaviors of Role Models
Maintaining an Accurate Planner or Calendar
Working as a Productive Member of a Team
Interacting Successfully With a Wide Variety of People
Seeking Feedback and Using It to Improve Future Performance
Accepting Responsibility for Your Own Behavior and Attitudes

5. Field Experience Assignment
(DOWNLOAD forms and documents posted on website)
45 hours of active involvement in a TK-12 public school classroom
Livescan: MUST be done with Business Department at the school site NOT Columbia College (College requirement)
TB: available from the Student Health Center or use private physician - must be within the last 4 years.

6. Field Experience Assignment (cont.)
Field Experience Contact list
Site Placement forms and Service Learning Agreement
Must be submitted before you can start your fieldwork!

7. Field Experience Assignment (cont.)
Select and complete an appropriate Field Notes form and fill in the Time Log each time you go to the classroom. Mentor teacher must sign each of these forms.
After 15 hours and again at the end of your 45 hours, have your mentor teacher complete the Performance Appraisal form.
Write three reflections on your field experience hours using Reflective Cycle forms: Observing Teachers, Observing Classrooms and Curriculum, Tutoring.
Write a Final Reflection Paper that synthesizes your learning from the field experience with your Ed 11 class learning.

8. Fieldwork Discussion
How do you think your fieldwork will be beneficial to you as a future teacher?
What types of things do you envision doing in the classroom?
What do you hope to learn from your mentor teacher? From the students you work with?

9. Why are you here? (Part 2)

10. For Next Week…
Obtain Livescan and TB clearances and bring documentation to class.
Knowledge Creation for next week:
Teaching Channel:
Review New Teacher Survival Guide and be prepared to share one resource you found helpful:
Field Experience Goals worksheet and begin to complete it
History of Education worksheet and make enough copies to complete assignment.