UTAP

Urban Teacher Academy Program (UTAP)

  • Stranahan High School's School of Education trains students to be innovative teachers and social justice leaders of tomorrow through the Urban Teaching Academy Program (UTAP). UTAP provides a rigorous curriculum and extensive field experience to prepare highly qualified candidates to enter the teaching profession in Broward County urban schools. Students are given “hands-on” opportunities to teach elementary or middle school students under the leadership of experienced teachers. Moreover, our students have an opportunity for scholarships and future employment with Broward County Public Schools.

    The Stranahan High School Urban Teacher Academy Program is designed to help students identify pathways to become future educators. Students engage in internships at local Elementary and Middle schools and participate in several rotations at Stranahan High School with teachers and school administrators. 
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  • Principles of Teaching

    Introduction to the Teaching Profession. This course provides students with the opportunity to explore the field of teaching, reflect on their interest in education, create and present an instructional lesson, and develop connections with other future educators. Topics include current learning standards, lesson plan components, the realities of teaching as a career, certification requirements, professional expectations, and an introduction to teaching strategies.

    PREREQUISITE: None

    Human Growth and Development. This course prepares students to understand the nature of human development from conception through adolescence and the connection of the students’ development and plans for working with students. Emphasis is placed on theories of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development, the effect of heredity and the environment, the role of caregivers and the family, health and safety concerns, and contemporary issues.

    Students will research theoretical perspectives and historical influences that influence human development and participate in a minimum of 30 hours of planned, guided observations of children from birth through adolescence in a variety of settings to help students further understand theories of human development.

    PREREQUISITE: Introduction to the Teaching Profession

    Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction. This course is designed for students to develop the knowledge and skills of curriculum delivery models in response to the developmental needs of all children. Students will develop various instructional materials and activities to promote learning, classroom management strategies, and a supportive classroom environment. Students will research and understand the basic theories of motivation that increase student engagement which is tied to student learning. Students will participate in a minimum of 50 hours of guided observations and field experiences to critique and develop classroom lessons for primary and secondary learners.

    PREREQUISITE: Human Growth and Development

    Principles of Teaching Internship. The course is designed for students to apply their knowledge in real world education settings.  Students must complete a minimum of 150 hours of internship in an approved setting based on students’ area of interests. The internship is designed for students to work with a mentor teacher to provide supervision and provide the students the opportunities to integrate content and pedagogical knowledge. Students will be observed by the instructor using the local school district’s approved formal observation process during the internship.  The student will submit a completed portfolio by the end of the course for feedback.

    PREREQUISITE: Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction

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  • Broward College Dual Enrollment STEM Teacher Education Program

    The STEM Teacher Education Program will maximize the rigorous coursework offered to a dedicated cohort of students. Through this unique opportunity, we will be creating a devoted space for our students to attend Broward College and explore their passion on a collegiate level, in a collegiate environment.

    Since this is a Dual Enrollment Program, students must meet and maintain Broward College's Dual Enrollment Requirements.  Students will start the program in 10th grade and will continue on each year until high school graduation. Students will graduate with not only a high school diploma, but also an ASSOCIATES OF ARTS DEGREE (AA).

    High School Schedule:

    • Students will remain on their high school campus for the first three periods of the day, Monday – Thursday.
    • Their last period of each day will be scheduled as their dual enrollment course.  
    • In the Spring semester, students will be bused to Broward College where they will engage in their collegiate course.  After their course, students will be bused back to their high school where they can take the activity bus home or arrange for transportation.
    • On Fridays, student will remain on their high school campus where their last period will serve as a study hall to complete BC assignments.

    Program of Study Sequence:

    BC DE STEM Program of Study

  • Electives correlate to identified pathways. Pursuing electives outside of your pathway depends on availability and instructor discretion (please see instructor for prerequisite details). Students must be a member of their magnet program's career and technical student organization (CTSO) and will be encouraged to participate in CTSO events.

    Magnet Distinction Requirements

    Students earning magnet distinction will have completed 3 pathway courses, earned one or more industry certifications, acquired at least 100 service hours (60 of which related to their program of study known as magnet service hours), completed their summer internship* (summer of junior year), completed and successfully presented senior year project, and maintained academic performance and course requirements consistent with magnet standards for their program of study.

    Students must meet all required program components for magnet distinction. If you have additional questions please contact your magnet coordinator.