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    Introduction to Education: Course credit earned: CTE or Elective (1.0) May be taken only once for credit. No Prerequisite Grades 9-12 Students will explore the history of the education system in the United States from colonial times through today, with a focus on the impact the legal system and our society’s ideas of what education should be. They will also explore how our community sees teaching and learning. Students will then explore ethical dilemmas in the educational system today. Finally, students will explore their own philosophy of education’s future as based on the legal and societal requirements they have studied. Honors credit is available. Special Note: Students will be expected to participate in activities outside of their school day. PCC Dual Credit (Education 100) is available. This course is required to complete the Educator Preparation CTE Program of Study.

    Advanced Educational Strategies: Course credit earned: CTE or Elective (1.0) May be taken only once for credit. Prerequisite: Introduction to Education recommended Grades 10-12 In this class, we will be learning more about children´s literature, authors and illustrators as well as strategies to teach about them in the classroom. We will study current and classic works, book awards, artistic and literary elements, genres, basic book discussion techniques, and audio-visual and electronic formats. Emphasis will be placed on books, authors, and illustrators that have won major awards such as the Newbery Medal, the Caldecott Award, Coretta Scott King and Young Reader's Choice Awards. Students will gain experience and knowledge in book discussion/sharing techniques. Special Note: Students will be expected to participate in some activities outside of their school day. PCC Dual Credit pending approval. This course is required to complete the Educator Preparation CTE Program of Study.

    Educational Internship 1-2: Course credit earned: CTE or Elective (1.0) May be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite: Introduction to Education and Advanced Educational Strategies recommended Grades 11-12 Students in this course will work alongside a certified school employee (such as teacher, counselor, or librarian) in a local school while exploring the field of education or child development as a future profession. Students will be asked to work with children one-onone, in small groups or with the whole group. They will write reflective papers and/or complete assignments related to the internship. Students will create a lesson or project per semester that reflects their learning and present it to students they work with at the internship site. Exemplary attendance and appropriate school attire required. Transportation to and from your site is to be by Tri-Met. Special Note: Students will be expected to participate in some activities outside of their school day.

    Academic Allies: Course credit earned: CTE or Elective (1.0) May be taken more than once for credit. Allies need to fill out a questionnaire to determine academic strengths and preferences No Prerequisite Grades 10-12 Academic Allies are paired with a teacher at Franklin to support students within their classroom. Allies are role models to their peers. They work with individual students or small groups within the classroom to help support their fellow students in mastering the content. Students will also reflect on their learning through assignments they will be completing throughout the semester. Special Note: Students will be expected to participate in some activities outside of their school day.