Teaching and Education

Phone: 803-821-3045

Degrees and Certifications:

National Board Certification, Career & Technology Education Interdisciplinary Master's of Arts in Business Education, University of South Carolina Bachelor of Science in Business Education, Indiana State University

Debbi Cronin

Lexington Technology Center, Lexington, SC (2014-Present)
Gilbert High School, Gilbert, SC (2011-2014)
Gilbert Middle School, Gilbert, SC (1999-2003)
CA Johnson High School, Columbia, SC (1996-1999)
Assistant Cross Country/Track Coach, Univ. of South Carolina, Columbia, SC (1995-1996)
Adams Central Community Schools, Monroe, IN (1994-1995)

Courses
Completer Pathway- Introduction to Teaching

Courses

Introduction to Teaching 1 570300CW

Grades 10, 11, 12 1 unit

Requirement: Students must provide transportation to and from the classroom experience. All students must meet all of the requirements to participate in a classroom experience. (good attendance, no major disciplinary issues, etc.) Possible students must be in good standing with academics, attendance, and discipline.

This course is designed to give students an opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience. A combination of classroom instruction and classroom experience are used to prepare students for a career in education. Students will complete a minimum of fifteen hours in the classroom applying the theories learned in class. Students are expected to teach and present in front of their peers and will prepare and teach a minimum of one lesson to the class. Students will complete a teaching portfolio combining evidence of skills and knowledge learned in both Teaching 1 and Teaching 2 courses.

Please note that this course requires a final grade of 75 or higher or demonstration of mastery of industry skills to progress to Level II.

Introduction to Teaching 2 570400CW

Grades 11, 12, 10 1 unit

Prerequisite: Introduction to Teaching 1

Grade of 75 or higher in the prerequisite course or approved demonstration of industry skills.

Requirement: Students must provide transportation to and from the classroom experience.

This course is designed to give students an opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience. A combination of classroom instruction and classroom experience are used to prepare students for a career in education. Students will be expected to teach and present in front of their peers. Students will complete a teaching portfolio combining evidence of skills and knowledge learned in both Teaching 1 and Teaching 2 courses.

Educational Psychology- CTE Teacher Cadet (Dual Credit) 639140EW

Grade 12, 11 1 unit

Prerequisite: CTE Teacher Cadet- Experiencing Education

This course focuses on the dynamics of human learning and the psychological principles that serve as the foundation for educational practice. The general goal is to introduce students to the field of educational psychology and apply the concepts, theoretical principles, and research findings from the discipline of psychology to the planning and implementation of effective instructional strategies in the classroom. Major emphasis is placed on assisting students in gaining a functional knowledge of the ideas explored.

Note: Since Teacher Cadet is a dual credit course, students are required to pay a college registration fee which is not refundable if the course is dropped.