Internship+Assignments+May+2+-+6

=** Bulletin Board Announcements **=

Please check my blog! (Book study)
Be sure to complete the required blog assignment that is posted. [|Stevens Blog link] [|Kallas Blog link]

Testing, Testing!
The next two weeks have many tests scheduled, not only for the high school, but for elementary and middle school as well. Therefore you will need to be aware of how that will limit your schedule at your field site. End of course exams as well as AP exams will limit time to work on projects in class so employ your time management skills to their fullest potential!

Field Site Schedule
Although the entire month of May is before you, many events are competing for time. That will limit the number of days remaining at your field site campuses. Please mark your calendars with the remaining dates:

Wednesday, May 4 Thursday, May 5 Thursday, May 12 Wednesday, May 18 Thursday, May 19 Friday, May 20 (Last day) = =

Dress Code Reminder
The dress code remains the same through the end of the year. Field site shirts are still required at your campuses as well as name badges. Inappropriate items of clothing are not allowed. Please be mindful that you are still auditioning for a position in your own classroom someday. Some of the people you are in contact now may be sitting on your interview panel one day. Look professional!

=** MONDAY **= =** All Interns - Animoto **= Review the requirements for the Year in Review Animoto assignment. Listen carefully as the guidelines for the project are given. You will need to be sure to take pictures this week if you do not have enough. You may work on this outside of class so that you meet the deadline for the project. Your project will be shared with your peers, so make it creative, unique, and not a look-alike of your fellow interns.

Rubric for Kallas Interns

Rubric for Stevens Interns = = =** Year I Interns **=

Book Study Part II - Discussion Part 2 is Friday, May 6.
Reading Day - Continue to read the assigned chapters of **__The Smartest Kids in the World__**


 * Discuss differences Kim saw in the students from Finland versus her classmates in Oklahoma. Specifically, the stoner kid.
 * Describe the process to become a teacher in Finland. Selectivity.
 * Describe the freedoms afforded the students in Finland.
 * What is the peer effect?
 * What about parental involvement?
 * Why do you think these countries have such a respect for education and teachers?
 * What is rigor? How do you add rigor?
 * What role do sports play in the school day of these three countries? What do you think about the importance they have in our education system?
 * What is the best predictor of academic performance?
 * What did they find out about students' diligence in filling out forms?
 * How did Poland transform itself?
 * What is tracking?

media type="youtube" key="I8La4aVSWrM" width="560" height="315" Audio book on [|YouTube] [|CSPAN] discussion [|NPR] - [] [|Link to video on Amazon] [|Ten questions for Amanda Ripley]
 * Resources **

=** Year II Interns **= = What is teacher certification? =
 * How do you get certified as a teacher?
 * Traditional certification
 * Alternative certification

[|Click here]and join the class discussion on ways to obtain your certification.

What is the salary schedule? What do teachers make?

[|BISD Salary Schedule]

Teachers' salaries vary from district to district, state to state, and position to position. Review the Birdville ISD salary schedule. What could you plan to earn if you were a first year teacher this year? Include stipends that may apply to your position.

Select one other school district in which you would consider teaching. What salary would be be earning if you were beginning your career now? Record on the Google doc.

Late start for seniors. Report to BCTAL today. Continue working on assignments from Monday.
 * TUESDAY **


 * WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY **

__** TEKS for Field Site **__ 10A: The intern will: participate in field based experiences. Apply instructional strategies and concepts within a local educational and training facility.


 * All interns will go to their site schools. [[image:sstevensbctal/school-bus.gif align="right"]]
 * Remember your folder and assignments.
 * Don't forget what the professional dress code looks like! I haven't!
 * Be sure to get your mentor's signature on your attendance log.
 * Arrange for time to teach an activity / lesson with your mentor.
 * Be respectful of each other - get to the bus on time, don't make everyone wait on you!
 * Communicate!

Year 1 Interns
Discussion Day - Part 2


 * Book Study - Part II: Winter Chapters 5-7.[[image:Smartest kids.jpg align="left"]] **

Discussion 2 - Friday, May 6

Audio book on [|YouTube]


 * Questions to discuss: **


 * Discuss differences Kim saw in the students from Finland versus her classmates in Oklahoma. Specifically, the stoner kid.
 * Describe the process to become a teacher in Finland. Selectivity.
 * Describe the freedoms afforded the students in Finland.
 * What is the peer effect?
 * What about parental involvement?
 * Why do you think these countries have such a respect for education and teachers?
 * What is rigor? How do you add rigor?
 * What role do sports play in the school day of these three countries? What do you think about the importance they have in our education system?
 * What is the best predictor of academic performance?
 * What did they find out about students' diligence in filling out forms?
 * How did Poland transform itself?
 * What is tracking?

** Year II Interns **


Prepare for the upcoming group interview on May 13. Finish your leave behinds? These will be reviewed and evaluated in the interview discussion on May 13 with Mr. Clarence Simmons. Follow the instructions given in class and on your rubric.

Complete the new blog assignment for this unit. It is due on Monday. [|Interview Blog Assignment]

How do you prepare for the interview? What questions will they ask? Will you have to do more than answer questions? What should you take along?


 * Letter of application/introduction (including e-portfolio)
 * Completing an application (tips and how-tos)
 * Interview questions/answers
 * Teach a lesson
 * Interview leave-behinds and brag books
 * Your image on social media

Prepare for the upcoming group interview on May 13. Finish your leave behinds? These will be reviewed and evaluated in the interview discussion on May 13 with Mr. Clarence Simmons. Follow the instructions given in class and on your rubric.

All Interns
Continue to work on your Animoto project assigned on Monday.