Intern+Assignments+Dec+8+-+12

Announcements

 * Crafternoons will begin this week. Earn the A in TRAFLES - Appreciation of Teachers
 * Mythbusters field trip is Monday, Dec. 15. Be sure you get test reviews, etc. from your teachers. Permission forms due on Monday.
 * [[image:tacky christmas sweater.jpg align="right"]]Tacky Holiday Sweater party and TAFE gift exchange - Bring an inexpensive wrapped gift on the morning of your final exam.
 * TAFE BCTAL - Richland Chapter welcomes help during Tech Time Tuesdays with BISD Retired Teachers.
 * Training Plans are due on Friday, Dec. 12 or earlier. No field trip for students without signed training plans.
 * Semester exams are coming up. Be sure to check your attendance. Your attendance must meet district guidelines to be exempt.



TEKS for this Week:
(4) The student plans and develops effective instruction. The student is expected to:  (A) explain the role of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in planning and evaluating instruction;  (B) explain the rationale for having a fundamental knowledge of the subject matter in order to plan and prepare effective instruction;  (C) explain the rationale and process of instructional planning;  (D) describe principles and theories that impact instructional planning;  (E) create clear short- and long-term learning objectives that are developmentally appropriate for students; and  (F) demonstrate teacher planning to meet instructional goals.  (11) The student documents technical knowledge and skills. The student is expected to:  (A) update a professional portfolio to include:

Monday
Continue working on the following items today:

= Classroom Teaching: =
 * Year I - Work on your activities that you are conducting in your classroom. You can begin and complete the form below.
 * Year II - Prepare your complete lesson plan. It must be printed prior to the execution of your lesson. Be prepared to video your lesson. You will have to complete the reflection piece once you have taught the lesson.




 * Blog: **


 * The current blog is due on Friday. Remember to follow the blog rubric. No late blogs accepted.


 * Slick up your Wiki: **
 * This will be part of the final exam for the semester.
 * Listen for instructions how to add new pages to your Wiki.
 * Year 2 interns will update your Wiki pages from last year. Include anything you have done this year.




 * TAFE Competitions/Contests: **
 * Be sure that your event is registered for the state conference. Check with Mrs. Kallas.
 * Look carefully at the judges rubric for your contest or competition. If you need to edit or improve it before state competition, you should begin. Deadline for submitting for State TAFE is December 16. Don't let it creep up on you!
 * [[image:Hot chocolate.jpg align="right"]]Teacher Appreciation: **

Prepare a meaningful thank you to your field site mentor. Prepare your gift for your teacher. Work will continue on your gifts after school on Monday through Wednesday this week.

TEKS 10A Participates in field based experiences, Apply instructional strategies and concepts within a local educational and training facility.
 * Tuesday and Wednesday **

All interns attend site schools on Tuesday & Wednesday. Year 2 Thursday

 * [[image:sstevensbctal/school-bus.gif align="right" caption="school-bus.gif"]] ||
 * Remember your folder and assignments and your Attendance Log!
 * Be sure to get your mentor's signature on your attendance log.
 * Continue working on your mini lessons or lesson plans.
 * Be respectful of each other - get to the bus on time, don't make everyone wait on you!
 * Communicate with me and your mentor teacher!

= Thursday and Friday = Prepare for the field trip on Monday by completing the Mythbusters activity with a partner. Open the document below and save to your Dropbox account. Then work from your saved document.