TEACHER PREP

Teacher Prep I– HTC350
Download the full Curriculum Guide for Teacher Prep I 
Times Offered: 10:33am-12:03pm, 12:30pm-2:00pm
*New Hampshire Scholars Eligible

Teacher Prep I provides students with opportunities to explore the skills and knowledge necessary for careers in education including teaching, social work, child psychology, school counseling, speech or occupational therapy, and other professions which focus on children.  Teacher Prep I introduces students to the fundamentals of learning and the foundations necessary for a successful career in education.  Units of study include growth and development; learning theory and psychology; health and safety; social emotional learning; lesson planning; classroom and behavior management; and a range of topics related to the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities of working in the education field.  Teacher Prep I students also learn to apply career and college readiness skills through job shadows, field trips, engaging with guest speakers, and hands-on projects.  Students have the opportunity to work directly with children on a weekly basis in the Elm Street Preschool.  Credits and credentials that may be earned in this course include First Aid/CPR/AED and Running Start college credit from NHTI (Foundations of Education, 3 credits).

Special Course Requirements or Prerequisites
  • Professional dress is required for internship placement
Course Highlights
  • Working directly with children to enhance skills and apply learning
  • Hands-on practical experiences reinforce classroom learning
  • Community partners, guest speakers and field trips complement the learning experience
  • Participation in Educators Rising events provides opportunities to network with peers and learn from experts in the field
Outcomes: Credits, Certificates and Credentials
  • American Heart Association – CPR, First Aid, AED Certification
  • ​NHTI - Foundations of Education - 3 credits
                       Tracy Nudd-Homeyer - Instructor         
603-528-8693 Ext. 5007
​Teacher Prep II – HTC450 
Times Offered: 9am-10:30am
*New Hampshire Scholars Eligible 
 
Students entering Teacher Prep II are expected to have mastered or be proficient in the educational skills and competencies learned in Careers in Education I, passed with a “C+” or better grade, plus have excellent attendance. Students divide their time between classroom instruction, student teaching in the laboratory preschool, and participation in internships. Students are encouraged to intern two days per week for approximately 15 weeks in elementary, middle, high schools or other educational programs. Teacher Prep II includes: Professional Growth, Career Development, Field Trips, Leadership, Assessment and Reflection, Responsive Classroom, Collaboration, Curriculum Development and Best Practice, Special Education, as well as continuation of theory and applied learning from the first year. An extensive Career Portfolio is completed and serves as a gateway for employment. Up to 11 college credits are offered to students maintaining a B or better average and successful completion of the Accu-Placer Writing exam for a nominal fee. Articulation is also available through the Lakes Region Community College and NHTI.

Special Course Requirements or Prerequisites
  • Professional dress is required for internship placement

 Course Highlights
  • Internships at local schools or social service agencies
  • Learn how to plan and implement a lesson plan in a real-world situation
  • Teamwork, leadership skills, collaboration and self-management are practiced and lifelong friendships are made with students and staff from across the Lakes Region.

Outcomes: Credits, Certificates and Credentials
  • NHTI – Intro to Exceptionalities – up to 3 college credits