NTA Course Offerings
The following electives are part of the New Teacher Academy and should be taken in the order presented for the greatest benefit to you:
Teaching is about inspiring and empowering students to realize their potential. This course is designed to explore what it takes to be a teacher. You’ll learn about the history, purposes, issues, ethics, laws and regulations, roles, and qualifications of teaching. As you work through the course, you’ll participate in a minimum of 20 hours of guided observations and field experience in different settings. This will help you identify what teaching career path interests and suits you best, as well as effective learning environments. You’ll also build a working portfolio throughout your program, as you learn about leadership and skills opportunities offered by participating in CTS. Introduction to the Teaching Profession is the first course in the Principles of Teaching program of study in the Education and Training career cluster.
Pre-Requisites: None
Credits: 1
Estimated Completion Time: 2 segments, 32–36 weeks
This is not a science course offering; it is a CTE course offering and the second course in the Principles of Teaching Program of Study for students interested in a career in education.
From the moment you’re born, you’re a learner. In this course, you’ll learn about different theories of development, as well as how to apply those theories to meet the varying needs of students in your classroom. You’ll also learn what can affect a student’s development, including health and safety concerns, heredity, and their environment.
Pre-Requisites: If taking the course as part of the Principles of Teaching Program of Study, Introduction to the Teaching Profession should be taken first.
Credits: 1
Estimated Completion Time: 2 segments, 32–36 weeks
This is an honors-level course. Teaching is hard work, no matter what age or grade level you are working with. You need to know how to meet the needs of a variety of learners, unpack standards, write lesson plans, create engaging lessons, and use assessments as an instructional tool, all while maintaining a solution-oriented mindset.
From teaching reading and writing skills to guiding students to think critically, the task is a big one. This course provides you with a glimpse of the classroom environment. You will continue to develop your portfolio and participate in field observations. You’ll observe children of various ages to see firsthand how teachers carry out lessons in the classroom. Most importantly, you’ll better understand the teaching profession as a unique calling.
Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction is the third and final course in the Principles of Teaching program of study in the Education and Training career cluster.
Pre-Requisites: If taking the course as part of the Principles of Teaching Program of Study, Introduction to the Teaching Profession and Human Growth and Development should be taken first.
Credits: 1
Estimated Completion Time: 2 segments, 32–36 weeks
