A Student Helping the teacher teach little kids in the teacher assistant class

  • PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING

    The Principles of Teaching program prepares the student for employment as a teacher assistant within the Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) system. The course content includes an understanding of education in the United States, the ability to work effectively with all students, educational technology, lesson planning and implementation, classroom management, student assessment, communication skills, and other skills needed to support the learning activities of students.

    As part of the training, students will be assigned to a BCPS school to complete an internship. Additionally, the program includes a review of the ParaPro Assessment, which is required for employment with BCPS.