Spending Time to Save Time

The purpose of this task is to have interns develop and examine classroom rules, policies, procedures, and consequences for their students. Interns will reflect upon these opening day plans after implementation. Changes based on these reflections will be made and implemented in Year Two.

Networking One-on-One

The purpose of this task is to have interns set personal growth goals as teachers. Interns must document progress through logging observations, meetings, conferences, etc.

What's Behind the Classroom Door

Collecting and analyzing from a variety of sources is key to effective classroom practice.  This task is designed to teach District Interns the sources available and ways that current student data can be collected and analyzed. 

 What's Behind the Classroom Door

Community Connection

Interns will research and participate in relevant aspects of students’ cultural background and experiences outside of the school day, thereby gaining greater insight and understanding of various cultural groups at school.  Ongoing personal reflection and revisiting belief systems is central to mastering these competencies.  This will be accomplished through various activities (e.g., home visits, exploring community resource contacts, cultural events participation).  These activities will help the Intern understand and incorporate the cultural identity of their students when planning curriculum for lesson delivery.