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HIGHLIGHTS FROM BROCK'S TEACHER EDUCATION HANDBOOK: (As produced by Cohort D Teacher Candidates)

Teacher Standards of Practice Ethical Standards: Strategy: Group learning, shared learning, discussion, auditory, visual cues
 * commitment to students - equitably and respectively, teach students to be contributue
 * Knowledge of practice - learning theory and pedagogy, curriculum and ethics, refine practice
 * Leadership and Learning Communities: collaborative learning in a supportive environment
 * Ongoing professional learning: experience, research, professional knowledge
 * Professional Practice: social justice, care
 * Trust: Fairness, openess and honesty - professional relationships with students, colleagues, public
 * Integrity: Morals

Reflections: - We have such a well rounded responsibility

=Partners in Education:= Presentation: Used humour, dramatics, Voice, Style - kept audience attention.

Unified Voice for teachers, profession and public education for all children inON
 * Ontario Teachers Federation:** Represent a large group of teacher 155,000 teacher candidates


 * Ontario College of Teachers:** MUST become a member; Establish standards and conduct; Issue, suspend or revoke


 * Ministry of Education:** All publically funded schools in Ontario; Ensure high levels of public confidence


 * Ontario School Boards:** Roles - provide Associate Teachers, Mentorships....


 * Course Instructors:** Specialized Instruction with Specific Instruction

Faculty Advisor: First point of conduct - to help and guide

Reflection:

=Central Competencies:=
 * Strategies in teaching** - "get to the meat" (in a fun way). Add text to self connection, ie: referring to other activites, making connections, application to other subjects (one of the hardest things to do); People in the group all used a different strategy in order to meet a variety of needs.

Demonstrate what you should learn

Oath.." I - A Teacher Candidate........
 * Professionalism -**

- Reflect on our personal beliefs and professional practice. We need to ensure that we stay objective. - Ability to use Critical Thinking Skills to enhance practice - Sound KNOWLEDGE of teaching methodologies

T**eaching Practice:**

- GOOD CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT - - Patience - Classroom Management - Approachable - Flexibility
 * QUALITIES OF A COMPETENT TEACHER: (page 16 and 17)**

- Two things to be respected with Student Learning? Wide range of learning strengths
 * Student Learning**

- Who do we need to build rapport with- as teachers? Students

Students, teachers, community, volunteers, partners in education
 * Professional Relationships**

Reflections: A powerful Oath

=**Grading, Attendance and Participation:**= Strategies: agenda was used, used specific strategies to help student remember (acronym), exellent management (voice, eye contact)

ESCPALSP

Assessment:

-Exam, Seminar, Classroom, Paper EXCELLENT STUDENTS COME PREPARED

ALSP assignments, labs,seminars, presentations ALWAYS LEARN SOMETHING PRACTICAL

Attendance: WHY ATTEND? PAGE 21 - Don't be late - it is disruptive, we miss important information, our grades will go down. Regular attendance is expected

PROGRAM OVERVIEW: (strategies: program in "manageable tidbits" - small steps, chunking information
 * Foundations courses, Assessment Evaluation, Dynamics, Law, and Special Education
 * Curriculum, Art, Heath and PE, Instructional TEchnology, Science, Social Studies
 * Optional Course: Go online for information
 * Field Experience, two terms.
 * Internship opportunities: Observation (routines, student performance, assisting teaching)
 * Always arrive early, professional attire, maintain a daybook, use Brock Lessonplan template

HIGHLIGHTS FROM COHORT D'S TEACHER EDUCATION HANDBOOK: