Intern+Assignments+Oct+10+-+14

= Monday, October 10 and Tuesday, October 11 =

Rest and relax!
= TEKS for the Week: = = = Y1 = = (3) The student communicates effectively. The student is expected to: = = (A) demonstrate effective verbal, non-verbal, written, and electronic communication skills; = = (B) communicate effectively in situations with educators and parents or guardians; = = (10) The student participates in field-based experiences in education and training. The student is expected to: = = (A) apply instructional strategies and concepts within a local educational or training facility; and = = (B) document, assess, and reflect on instructional experiences. = = Y2 = = (10) The student participates in field-based experiences in education or training. The student is expected to: = = (A) apply instructional strategies and concepts within a local educational or training facility; and = = (B) document, assess, and reflect on instructional experiences. = =

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= = = Wednesday, October 12 =

= Orientation to EAT Internships =

Year I Interns:
Meet with Mrs. Kallas and go over first day orientation for field sites. Review the guidelines for the procedures used on field site days in EAT. Expectations and reminders for travel, dress, behavior, and classroom involvement will be covered which include the following:


 * Folders
 * Sign in procedures
 * Weekly reporting procedures - all interns
 * What to do if...
 * email template
 * Obtain name badges
 * Field site placements
 * Ed Rising shirts

Be sure you have all forms, assignments, $$, posters, etc. completed so you may travel to your field site school tomorrow. Have you sent your teacher your "I'm Arriving" email with electronic introduction link in it? Be sure to cc it to Mrs. Kallas at [|karen.kallas@birdvilleschools.net].

When finished, begin the blog assignment below.

Year II interns:
What Would You Do? New Blog Post - Due Friday, October 14



Part 1: Often times you will encounter situations in your field site classroom which will require you to think on your feet. Visit the class blog and select two of the sticky situations from the choices provided. Post discussion on your blog about how you could best handle the situation. Work smart! It is due Friday.

= Thursday, October 13 =

TEKS 10A

10A Participants in field-based experiences apply instructional strategies and concepts within local educational and training facility.

Year 1 interns will go to site schools for day of observation. Remember:
 * Everyone rides the bus
 * Take your poster
 * Take your folder
 * Fill out the observation form
 * Obtain your mentor teacher's cell phone number to communicate

Year I - Get to Know Your Field Site
Buses will be out in front of your school.Orient yourself to your new campus
 * Follow sign-in procedures in the office
 * Introduce yourself to the office staff, administrators, and your mentor teacher
 * Observe the happenings in your classroom
 * Assist your mentor teacher with anything he/she asks

Year II - Visit Your Field Site Campus
 * Continue working with students individually, in small groups, or as a large group.
 * Assist your teacher with planning and preparation.
 * Interview your principal about his/her expectations of interns if you have not done so.

Don't forget to take a group picture before you get on the bus. If I am not there, have another student or the bus driver help you.

= Friday, October 14 =

Debrief and reflect on your first day as an intern or your first few weeks back as a second year intern.
 * Share the most awesome moment of the day with your peers

Reflect about your experience in your new classroom on your blog.

Your blog title should be "My first day as an intern" ([|Click here for blog prompt]) You might include the following:
 * 1) What I wore.
 * 2) How I felt when I walked in the room.
 * 3) What I did when I was there.
 * 4) What happened next.
 * 5) What I am looking forward to next week.
 * 6) You should list your site school, mentor by name (hide a hyperlink to their webpage) and the grade level.

Year II Remember - The blog, "What Would You Do", is due today.

TAFE CONTESTS and COMPETITIONS
If you are finished with everything, work on your TAFE projects. If you are not competing, you should be working on your Teacher Created Materials project.