Teacher Academy
Program Overview:
The Teacher Academy of Maryland is a Career and Technology Education (CTE) instructional program that aligns with the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) and the Maryland Essential Dimensions of Teaching (EdoTs). The program prepares students for further education and careers in the education profession. The program consists of four high school credits that focus on teaching as a profession, human growth and development, learning theory, and curriculum and instruction. These credits are designed to articulate to a Maryland post secondary teacher education program. Upon completion of the program and passing the ParaPro test, high school graduates are ready for employment in the teaching profession. This program is based on the outcomes of the Maryland Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) degree, which aligns with the National Council for the Accreditation for Teacher Education (NCATE) standards.
Students are expected to:
Identify the current, historical, philosophical, and social perspectives of American education, including trends and issues.
Demonstrate an understanding that knowledge of the learner’s physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and cultural development is the basis of effective teaching.
Explore learning theories as antecedents to current educational practice.
Identify research-based practices in teaching and evaluate their appropriateness for various educational situations.
Explore curriculum delivery models in response to the developmental and cultural needs of all children.
Use instructional technology to meet student and professional needs as guided by the Maryland Teacher Technology Standards.
Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics, and, if appropriate, a secondary content area, in preparation for entry into the workforce and/or post-secondary education.
Participate in internship experiences that include exposure to multiple age levels and subjects, including critical shortage areas.
Explore the career opportunities within the Human Resources Services Cluster and career opportunities and employment requirements within the Education and Training Services pathway.