Careers in Education  
Class Syllabus 
Distance Learning 
Course Description: 
This course is designed to introduce students to careers in the teaching profession. Emphasis is placed 
upon teaching: however support positions are also introduced. Classroom instruction will focus upon 
students observing, learning, and applying a variety of teaching practices.  
Student Leadership 
FCCLA ​is the student organization(club) that supports the Child Development and Education Pathway. 
Students that are enrolled in the capstone must be an active member of FCCLA. As a club we will 
participate in campus activities, volunteer in the community, and encourage student leadership.  
Topics of Discussion in the Classroom: 
Chapter 1: ​Becoming a Teacher 
Chapter 2:​Different Ways of Learning 
Chapter 11: ​Becoming an Effective Teacher 
Chapter 3: ​Teaching Diverse Students 
Chapter 4:​ Student Life in School and at Home 
PVLEGS 
Chapter 6​: Philosophy of Education 
Portfolio/CTE Interview(TBD) 
● Table of Contents 
● Cover Letter 
● Completed Job Application 
● Resume 
● Letter of Recommendation 
● Employability Skills Evaluation 
● Work Samples 
● Additional Pieces 
Chapter 10: ​Curriculum Standards and Testing, Lesson Planning 
 
Careers in Education Changes from Last Year: 
-Change from 2 Periods to 1 Period 
-No Site Placement for 1st Semester, 2nd Semester is still a ? 
 
Exams/Finals 
Chapter Exams​: Will cover the Chapter discussed. 
Semester 1 Final:​ Cumulative(All Chapters Discussed in the Semester) 
  
 
 
Policies and Procedures 
Late/Missing Work: 
All Late or Missing Work must be emailed to Mrs. Button with the attached link.  
Absent​: ​Two days after the due date. Please indicate absent. 
Missing/Late Work:​ ​One week after the due date for half credit 
After a Chapter​: ​Once the Chapter test is complete, no missing/late assignments will be accepted.  
Grading:  
 
100-90  A 

89-80  B 

79-70  C 

69-60  D 

59 and below  F 
 

Grading Includes: 
Class Assignments: Chapter Assignments and Exams 
Zoom Session Participation and Engagement 
Discussion Questions and Student Collaboration 
CTE Portfolio  
 
 
 
Distance Learning 101 
 
Bell Schedule for Distance Learning 
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 
Period 1: 8:00-8:30 
Period 2: 8:35-9:05 
Period 3: 9:10-9:40 
Period 4: 10:00-10:30 
Period 5: 10:35-11:05 
Period 6: 11:25-11:56 
 Period 7: 12:00-12:30 
Non-instructional Time:1:15-2:37 
Time to meet with Teachers and Collaborate with Peers 
Wednesdays Only 
Period 1: 8:00-8:30 
Period 2: 8:35-9:05 
Period 3: 9:10-9:40 
Period 4: 10:00-10:30 
Period 5: 10:35-11:05 
Period 6: 11:25-11:56 
Period 7: 12:00-12:30 
​Collaboration: 1:15-1:45 
Non-instructional Time: 1:45-2:37 
Time to meet with Teachers and Collaborate with Peers 
 
 

Zoom Meetings:  
Each ​month​ I will post a list of the Zoom Meetings on Google Classroom with the Meeting 
Link. Make sure you log on at your stated time below: 
 
Careers in Education: 10:00am  
Monday-Friday 
 
 
 
Expectations for Distance Learning 
How to Be Successful with Online Learning 
Mrs. Button’s Individual Expectations: 
This is new territory for all of us, so mistakes will happen. Please be patient and do your best! 
1. Time Management:​ Try your best to log on to your chromebook and Zoom following the bell 
schedule listed above. Refer to your Zoom Schedule posted on Google Classroom each Month. 
Attendance must be taken daily so time management is extremely important 
2. Staying in Tune: ​Check you Email and Google Classroom ​Everyday. ​Announcements will be 
frequent. 
3. Constant Communication:​ Email me or Contact me via Remind immediately if you have issues 
or concerns.  
4. Engagement:​ My hope is to make everyone feel included and involved in my class, even if it's 
distant. Please contribute to discussion and give your opinion. I love hearing from you, that’s 
 what makes the classes so fun. This will be a learning process for us all but we can do it!  
5. Comfort: ​This might be one of the most important expectations of all. We are living in 
unpredictable times and I want school to be your happy place, even if you’re not here physically. 
I can’t stress enough the importance of feeling comfortable in my classes, so please do not 
hesitate to reach out to me.  
 
 
Contact Information 
Please join the remind class! 
Teacher:​ Brittany Button 
Email: ​bbutton@muhsd.org 
Website:​ ​Mrs. Button's Website 
Remind: ​Click Here!