EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS I
Grades: 11-12
No prerequisite: Psychology of Children highly recommended. Positive attendance history required
Transportation to the site
is the responsibility of the student.
Semester: 1
Career Pathways: Human Services and Education
WCC Credit: This class is the high
school equivalent of Whatcom Community
College
courses, Coop 180 (1 college credit) and EDUC 190 (I college credit). Tech Prep credit is available. (2 college
credits)
Topics:
Students
participate in both the high school academic learning environment and a
non-paid, supervised, work-based learning internship at an elementary or middle
school. Students will learn about
developmental stages of children, learning disabilities, managing student
behavior and teaching methods.
Special Interest:
· This
class is part of a statewide Careers in Education program. Students completing the entire year (Educational Internships - Advanced is offered 2nd semester) produce a portfolio to document their skills. Many of the Schools of Education around the state give preferential treatment in admissions or course waivers for participation in this program.
· Motivating
Guest Speakers
· Students
will work 3 days a week in an elementary or middle school classroom
· This class is for students interested in careers in human services and education, as teachers, counselors or social workers.
Grading: Students are graded on daily
assignments, exams and their journal as well as their participation in their
on-site placement. Students will also
be designing a developmentally appropriate Thematic Unit Plan including lesson
plans for the age group they were working with.