Educator Preparation CTE - Course Pathway
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Foundations of Education
½ Credit Course
Grades 9-10
Foundations of Education is a course designed to provide students with an overview of the field of education and teaching as a potential career pathway. Students will explore various aspects of the educational system, including classroom dynamics, child development, and teaching methods. This hands-on course incorporates both theoretical learning and practical experiences, with opportunities to observe classroom environments and engage with early childhood education settings. This course may be taken as an elective for 9th & 10th grade students who are not enrolled in the Educator Preparation CTE program, but are interested in the issue of education.
Educator Preparation CTE - Course Pathway
The New American School
1 Credit Grade 10
In this first course of Narragansett High School’s Educator Preparation CTE program, students will gain an overview of the history of American education, examine current issues facing American schools, research innovative schools nationwide, and ultimately design their own ideal school. Students will examine the profession of teaching and its evolution through the Educators Rising Curriculum. Students will also conduct beginning clinical observations in classrooms focused on classroom culture. Students will be using their communication and interpersonal skills to interact with master teachers and students during their clinical observations. Also during their observations, students will have opportunities to reflect on the profession and what professional skills they will need and how they pair with patience, kindness, and resourcefulness. This course is required to complete the Education CTE Pathway.
This course may be taken as an elective for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students who are not enrolled in the Educator Preparation CTE program, but are interested in the issue of education.
Please note - American Red Cross CPR/First-Aid and AED Training and Certification occur during student’s Grade 11/12 Health coursework.
The Psychology of Learning
½ Credit
Grades 10 - 12
Educators need to know how students learn as well as what motivates them to learn. Students will learn the science and psychology of learning with an emphasis on adolescent psychology. The course will examine the educational theories of learning and explore research on the impact of classroom culture and curriculum on adolescent learning. Students will be able to have discussions with educators in the field about the application of the learning theories discussed within the course and, at times, see them in action through classroom observations (approximately 5-10 hours). Students put their communication and interpersonal skills into action as they interact with master teachers and students during their classroom observations. Also during their observations, students will have opportunities to discuss with their collaborating and master teacher what entry-level skills and knowledge professionals need to accomplish the desired learning outcomes. This course is required to complete the Education CTE Pathway and be taken as an elective for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students who are not enrolled in the Educator Preparation CTE program, but are interested in psychology.
Experiences in the Classroom
1 Credit
Grade 12
Students will have the opportunity to assist classroom teachers over the course of a school year. Students will gain experience designing learning activities, finding appropriate resources, managing student engagement, conducting formative assessment and providing extra help and support to individual or small groups of students. Students will go through an interview process to build communication and professional skills, as well as find out their interests within education.
Students will have opportunities to visit and observe instruction in urban and/or urban-ring classrooms and discuss with professionals in the field some of the challenges of meeting the needs of learning within these communities. Students will also examine the diverse needs of students within their own communities by examining topics such as differentiation, instructing students with special education or ELL needs, and helping students with attendance issues. Internship experiences will be provided at all levels (elementary, middle, and high school; approximately 85 hours). Additionally, students will work with the master teacher to identify areas of need as they work towards completion. This course is required to complete the Education CTE Pathway and is limited to students enrolled in this pathway.
Post Secondary Education Coursework
1 Credit
Grade 12
In this course, senior students will be supported as they work in their internships. Additionally, students complete the Bridge-RI Right to Read Awareness modules and take the ParaProfessional Exam, both of which prepare them for college level coursework in the field of education. Finally, students will learn about the fundamental elements of education that aren’t always studied in courses.
Students will be able to create a personalized learning project under the supervision of their master teacher. Placements for this will be determined on a needs basis. To complete either of the above situations students will have the opportunity to work with a collaborating classroom for approximately 5-10 hours. This course is required to complete the Education CTE Pathway and is limited to students enrolled in this pathway.