A pilot school board observation instrument will be used in order to focus attention and to report systematically on experiences. Students should acquire an email address immediately so that we can begin communicating electronically as well as in person. Students should download information on the school at which they have decided to assist. We will meet two days a week, during which we will weave approximately half of each week on academic skills with the other half on content related to education and the teaching profession. Students should prepare readings and assignments for the week and the dates specified prior to the class session.
Attendance is absolutely necessary.
Thankfully, universities are not so harsh, but the choice to ditch a class does have serious consequences. Besides classroom and off-classroom activities, we will take advantage of several events on campus, such as speakers. Students should save evidence of their work and findings to maintain in a portfolio that they can maintain through their university years and take into their first teaching position. Please fill out the attached questionnaire and 'pose' for a quick photo with a digital camera. Then let's each introduce ourselves and talk about our responses.