TEACHER ACADEMY OF MARYLAND
Students are prepared for careers in the education profession including middle school teacher, high school teacher, school counselor, school administrator, and school district supervisor. The program consists of four high school credits that focus on teaching as a profession, human growth and development, learning theory, and curriculum and instruction. In the senior year, students demonstrating proficiency have the opportunity to earn internships in elementary, middle, or high school settings. Upon completion of the program and passing of the Praxis I test, high school graduates are ready to be admitted to a teacher education program at the college level.
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GRADE 10 (1 credit) Child
and Adolescent Development |
Topics of study include
but are not limited to: Stages of physical, cognitive, and
psychosocial development of children from pre-birth to adolescence Theories
of child and adolescent development Relationships between the child and family and/or caregivers on the child’s growth and development through adolescence Role
of the environment Needs of children with physical, intellectual, social, and emotional differences Impact
of technology on human growth and development |
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GRADE 11 (2 credits) Teaching as a Profession Foundations of Curriculum & Instruction |
Topics of study include
but are not limited to: Teaching as a Profession Major
approaches to theories of human learning Valid
sources of educational information Role
of secondary school teachers including middle school teachers Schools as organizations Fundamentals
of school law Foundations of Curriculum & Instruction Basic theories of
motivation Methods of teaching Instructional
practices that enhance, or impede, critical thinking, problem solving, and
performance skills Definition of curriculum Social, cultural,
historical, political, and philosophical influences |
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GRADE 12 (1 credit) Education
Academy Internship |
Topics of study include
but are not limited to: Education Academy Internship Observe
and critique classroom teachers Collaborate
with mentor teacher to develop lessons, etc. Teacher
Planning Implement
lessons that address diverse student needs Create
and maintain an effective learning environment |