4. Prepare a T-chart by drawing a large T on poster board and labeling each column.
The left column should be labeled Rewards of Teaching while the right should be
labeled Challenges of Teaching. Have students brainstorm to fill in the columns.
Take the activity one step further by asking them to individually assign points to
indicate how important each item is. (Each student is allowed to award up to ten
priority points with no more than four of their ten points assigned to a single item.)
Students will enjoy coming forward to assign their points. (Stars can be stuck on the
chart instead of points.) The results can be posted on a summary chart in the
classroom.
Example of a T-Chart
Rewards of Teaching
Challenges of Teaching
v "Through my classroom observation(s), I found out that teaching..."
v "Three reasons why teaching might be okay as a career, and three reasons why
teaching would not be my choice for a career…"
v “After observing in the classroom and learning more about my skills and abilities, I
believe I could be a successful teacher because . . .”
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT:
v Parents/guardians might need to help as drivers or chaperones as the students go into
other schools to observe. If the ProTeam students are placed in different schools at
different times, parents/guardians will be needed to assist the ProTeam teacher.
PROTEAM DREAMQUEST CURRICULUM
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MODULE 5:
Students can further process their impressions and observations in their journals. Ask
them to write about one of the following topics:
I Can Teach Others
ASSESSMENT: