Intern+Assignments+April+3+-+7

Important Information


Monday, April 17 - [|Midwestern State University] visit to Wichita Falls - get your permission form today. Tuesday, April 25 - [|Tarrant County College] (For undecided seniors only)

Gifted/Talented Parent Night Sign Up
If you sign up, or would like to sign up, for the Gifted/Talented Parent Nights taking place on upcoming Mondays, do so with your EAT teacher.

__Monday, April 3__ - W. A. Porter, 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. __Monday, April 10__ - Green Valley, 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.  __Monday, April 17__, West Birdville, 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

What will you do? Be prepared to play games with GT kids and their parents. If you can, bring a board game appropriate for rising 1st graders to rising fifth graders. Wear comfortable clothing: Jeans with no hole or nicer, no 3 Bs, etc.

Payoff: Earn a "wildcard" TRAFLES that will go toward earning your TAFE letter. This can also count as a make-up for an absence at your field site campus.

Note: Sign in at event to receive credit!

= All Interns - Leadership opportunity: = [|Sign up for Camp 43 Leadership camp]. Check it out! This is a free opportunity.

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**Juniors - if you plan on taking EAT dual credit or any dual credit classes next year:**


 * Check with your counseling office immediately
 * Attend the necessary meetings for enrollment. Here are some offered at BCTAL:
 * __April 6__ - Dual Credit TCC Application and PAA (3:00 p.m. BCTAL Room 611)
 * __ April 20 __ - Dual Credit TSI (BCTAL) If you have previously taken the TSI, you will not need to take it again.

TEKS - Year I Interns
(10) The student participates in field-based experiences in education and training. The student is expected to: (B) document, assess, and reflect on instructional experiences.

TEKS - Year II Interns
(9) The student continues development as a teaching or training professional. The student is expected to: (A) identify strategies and resources for the professional development of educators or trainers; (B) demonstrate teacher or trainer characteristics that promote ongoing professional development; (C) use research and assessment to improve teaching or training;

Monday and Friday
Field Trip blog is due today. Work in class to finish your blog.
 * Assignment for all: **


 * Field Trip Assignment: **

Title: **Field Trip to SMU and the President George W. Bush Museum and Library** – Blog assignment – Due In class on Monday, April 3. || **Choose two**:
 * Thursday March 30, 2017
 * **SMU** – A picture of you and at least one other intern at SMU. Explain the most interesting thing you learned while on the tour of SMU. You must have at least one complete well written paragraph. Include a link to the [|Department of Teaching and Learning]. ||
 * **George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum** - You should have a minimum of two paragraphs and photos from here. Include a link to the [|President George W. Bush Library and Museum].
 * Inside the museum, include a picture of you inside the oval office. Describe the interior of the office.
 * What was GWB’s famous education initiative? Describe what it was and include a picture of you around the exhibit.
 * Explain how 9-11 affected the Bush presidency. Include a photo of you here from the 9-11 exhibit.
 * What was the most interesting part of the library to you? Include a photo of you here. ||
 * You will need to take your own pictures. Don’t depend on the server to provide what you need to complete the assignment. ||
 * ** This is a double blog grade. Due in class on Monday, April 3 ** ||

= Year I: =

Portfolio Update: This is a MAJOR project that will be due on April 7.


 * You should have the following completed:[[image:logo.jpg align="right"]]
 * Home Page
 * About Me
 * Honors and Awards
 * Leadership
 * Practical Teaching Experience
 * Skills - Due April 7
 * Portfolio due date is April 7!
 * You may find it necessary to work at home or after school at BCTAL if you are behind.
 * Deadlines stand. Do not procrastinate!




 * Year 2 Book Study **

[|Tools for Teachers, by Fred Jones]

Monday
Year 2 interns meet in the middle room with your book, highlighters and stickers. The book study continues... As you read chapters 5-7 you will learn strategies and structures that will give your students the best chance for success inside your classrooms. Don't forget about the blog. Click here: __[|Blog for book study]__ Be sure to stay up on your blog assignments and read the directions carefully. Know the difference in a post and a comment.

Discussion on Friday

Special activity: Head to BCTAL 901 to arrange the classroom for optimal learning. Remember to use Chapter 4 as your guide for creating walkways. Keep in mind the red, yellow, and green zones. = =

= Tuesday - Thursday April 4-6 =

TEKS 10A Participates in field based experiences, Apply instructional strategies and concepts within a local educational and training facility.
 * [[image:sstevensbctal/school-bus.gif align="right"]] ||


 * Remember your folder and anything you will need for site schools.
 * Continue to immerse yourself in your classroom activities. You should be comfortable teaching large groups, small groups, or individuals. Ask your mentor for opportunities to teach. Also, assist with preparing lesson materials, grading, posting work, preparing folders, and any other duties your mentor requests of you.
 * Be respectful of each other - get to the bus on time, don't make everyone wait on you!
 * Communicate
 * Take pictures!

Forms and Templates:

 * Lesson planning **

Year 1:

Year 2:



= Resume Template = == Resume should be complete, without table lines and saved with your own name, not Resume Template! You should convert to PDF before you publish.