If you have not signed up to become a Citizen Teacher and sent in your Background Check forms, please do so. The Online Information Session provides an initial background of how our program operates, but is no replacement for our Citizen Teacher training.
If you have questions at any time, contact your Citizen Teacher Liaison.
Planning an Apprenticeship
The following resources will be helpful in building your understanding of the Citizen Schools apprenticeship program, as well as your own apprenticeship.
- Here is a list of successful Apprenticeships from years past. Get some great ideas for your own Apprenticeship by looking at the variety of subjects that can be taught, and then use your imagination to dream up what you could teach!
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- Here are some example curricula from past apprenticeships. These curriculum are extensive; yours may look very different. However, the timing, activities and planning will give you a sense for what you can accomplish during your apprenticeship, and how you might structure each apprenticeship day.
- While many Citizen Teachers enjoy creating their own apprenticeship curriculum, others appreciate the opportunity to teach an apprenticeship using available curriculum provided by Citizen Schools.
- Use the Getting to WOW! Template to help you plan what your WOW! will be, and the skills you will teach apprentices during your apprenticeship. Note: this template will be used in your Citizen Teacher Training.
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- What is a WOW! and what are the important elements that every WOW! must meet in order to obtain a WOW! Stamp of Approval?
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- Citizen Schools staff have an addiction to abbreviations. WOW!? CT? TA? Wondering about Citizen Schools' lingo? This is a short index of some common abbreviations.
Teaching Your Apprenticeship
- Each new week of your apprenticeship should be carefully planned. This timeline provides a helpful guide for understanding the 10 weeks of an apprenticeship, and highlights what should happen each week. Use this guide to develop the pacing of your apprenticeship and ensure progress toward your WOW!
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- There are very important instructional methods, tips and suggestions to keep in mind as you teach your apprentices. This document indicates some of the things you should be considering as you plan and teach your apprenticeship.
- Classroom Management techniques are how an adult organizes students, space, time and materials so that instruction in content and student learning can take place. This resource provides some tips for keeping apprentices organized and on task throughout the apprenticeship, and is based upon behavior management strategies that have worked well for Citizen Teachers in the past.
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- Games provide a great way to help you get to know your apprentices, encourage teamwork, and can be tailored to teach specific concepts, such as mathematics. A sure way of getting your apprentices' attention is to provide a constructive game for them to play.
- The Citizen Teacher Weekly Reflection Tool is used to ensure that Citizen Teachers meet their instructional and personal goals for each week of the Apprenticeship.
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- All Citizen Teachers are given a budget they can use to purchase materials for their Apprenticeship. You should talk with your Team Leader to identify materials that may already be on campus, and those which are best to purchase. You must use this reimbursement form to be reimbursed for expenses.
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- Some apprenticeships undertake a fund drive to support a cause. Use this sample document to guide the donation solicitation your apprentices can use to seek support.
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After your Apprenticeship
- Citizen Teacher Survey Link
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