Since I'm beginning to develop this class for the fall term, I figured I'd share some of my brainstormings with the group. Please feel free to add to and/or ask questions about my list!
- In-class Professional Learning Community (PLC) structures - to learn how PLCs work in K-12
- Attending PLC meetings; School Improvement Team meetings, PTA/PTO meetings, School Board meetings
- Contact NCAE & learn about what they do – if possible attend a local meeting
- Explore other professional organizations of the teaching profession
- Start a professional portfolio
- Interviewing other licensed staff outside of the classroom teacher role - to explore further career options in K-12 education (media specialists, technology specialists, principals, etc)
- Observing in all K-12 levels - including charter schools (and in our area private schools are popular and I've already had students who want an opportunity to observe in those as well)
- Interview other positions – think career ladder past
the teacher
- Media Specialist
- Technology Coordinator
- Principal/Asst. Principal
- Others?
- Mock job interviews for teaching roles
- Invite various school professionals in to speak to their roles.
- Develop & deliver activities in a classroom – either as a special event or part of a lesson – dependent on classroom preferences.
- Introduce ethical standards of the teaching profession
- What does DEI look like in a classroom - exploration of concepts and real-world application of these topics