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Homeless Service Project (in conjunction with Skills USA Cosmetology)
== Bring small individual items that would be useful to a homeless person who needs a fast source of nutrition or way to improve personal hygiene. Items might include toothpaste, toothbrushes, bottled water, granola bars, shampoo, small bars of soap, hand sanitizer, and more. You will earn your "service" TRAFLES for participating in this project. Deadline: February 14 (Valentine's Day) Note: The class contributing the most items will win a donut party (a.m.) or a pizza party (p.m.)

= Monday = (1) The student completes career investigations within the education and training career cluster. The student is expected to: (B) analyze transferable skills among a variety of careers within the education and training career cluster; (D) assess the importance of productive work habits and attitudes.

TEST (and more ...)

 * Test your knowledge on learning preferences and show your understanding of why it is important teachers know themselves and their students.
 * Update your notebook
 * Check Skyward to see if you are up to date on your work.
 * Complete and turn in any missing assignments.

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= Tuesday - Friday = TEKS: (5) The student explores careers in teaching and training. The student is expected to: (A) summarize the various roles and responsibilities of professionals in the fields of teaching and training; (B) describe typical personal characteristics, qualities, and aptitudes of professionals in the fields of teaching and training;

**Developing Professional Qualities**"Qualities related to professionalism are critical to teaching success.Theterm professional is used frequently to indicate a high degree of skill, competence, and ethics (conduct based on moral principles). Your reputation as a professional is important to being successful as a teacher." Teaching,, Kato, 2010, p. 223.

Read pp. 223 - 226 in Teaching to determine what important skills, habits, and attitudes professional exhibit. Create a "mini-report" on the section (see below) assigned to your group. Include a definition in your own words and an example of how this would look as a teacher. Post your report in the designated spot in the classroom.
 * Be Dependable
 * Be Responsible
 * Be Committed to Students
 * Respect
 * Be a Team Player
 * See the Big Picture
 * Develop a Positive Attitude

View the video, //**School of Rock**//, the story of a struggling rock singer and guitarist who is kicked out of his band. To pay his bills, he poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. His methods and conduct are far from professional, yet he recognizes talent in his students that others have not seen.

Use the video guide to record examples of his unconventional behavior. Identify when he was in clear violation of the qualities of professionalism listed above.

Even though his behavior was far from professional, was he effective? How can you blend unconventional approaches in the classroom to help students flourish while maintaining professionalism?