CAVALIER Teaching ACADEMY
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Opportunities for students dual enrollment courses Support in college admissions process Creation of high-school to college plan College awareness activities (college tours, field trips, guest speakers)
WE Focus on Skills that are beneficial in all careers Organization Team-work Cooperation Communication Time management Interpersonal skills Leadership skills Analytical/problem-solving
The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery. Mark van doren Questioning What do we already know? What else do we need to know? How do we find the information? Evaluating What are the strengths and weaknesses of each situation? How do you capitalize on the strengths? Creating What other opportunities are available? What’s next? How do I make it different? How do I make it better?
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Course list 9th grade: introduction to the teaching profession 10th grade: human growth and development 11th grade: foundations of curriculum and instruction 12th grade: principles of teaching internship Only 1 class required per year, leaving room in the schedule for additional electives and activities
Stem/steam stem = science, technology, engineering, math steam = science, technology, engineering, arts, math embraces teaching skills and subjects in a way that resembles real life Key component is the Integration of skills and activities Equips students with knowledge and skills to solve tough problems, gather and evaluate evidence, and make sense of information. lessons are well-rounded, project and inquiry-based, with a focus on interdisciplinary learning. multiple skills are used simultaneously. incorporates creative thinking and applied arts, including new ways of solving problems, integrating ideas and concepts, and presenting information embraces the 4 C’s identified as key in 21st Century education: Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Communication. incorporatE inquiry-based principles and an adaptable framework to suit students of various needs.
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
Come to Gables for the… 8 academies At least 35 clubs At least 19 sports At least 8 performing groups College-level courses---IB, AP, Dual-enrollment
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