Unit 1: What is the Education Career All About? Review

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A curriculum developed by the teachers and staff of a school or a school district for use in their own classrooms.

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school-based curriculum

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A course that must be completed before entering a program or prior to taking a higher-level course.

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prerequisite course

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Education that takes place after high school.

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postsecondary education

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In teaching, agreements between states that allow teachers who are certified to teach in one state to teach in another state that is part of the agreement.

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reciprocal agreements

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Specialized programs within high schools that help students to explore the teaching profession through classes, observations, and hands-on experiences.

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teaching academics

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A period during which a teacher education student practices and acquires teaching skill under the supervision of an experienced teacher.

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student teaching

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An organized collection of materials and information that shows how personal knowledge, skills, and attitudes have developed over time.

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personal portfolio

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Activities that take place before or after school

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extracurricular activities

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A formal document, issued by a state, verifying that a teacher is qualified to teach at specific grade levels or particular subject areas.

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teaching license

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An experienced teacher who supervises and mentors a student teacher.

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cooperating teacher