Chapter 1 BECOMING A TEACHER
ENTERING THE TEACHING PROFESSION Your Profession Beginning the path Joys of teaching Professional Excellence Professional Challenges © 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc.
© 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc. Rewards of Teaching Intrinsic rewards Student success Student engagement Professional Growth Extrinsic rewards Awards Former student visits Teacher collaboration Self Reflection © 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc.
Effective and Ineffective Teachers Public attitudes toward schools Impact of an effective teacher Impact of an ineffective teacher © 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc.
© 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc. Student Achievement Social Creative Physical Intellectual © 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc.
Teaching as a Profession Profession defined Professional standards CAEP Teacher code of conduct Teacher unions Teacher professional organizations © 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc.
Teaching as a Profession Licensure and licensure exams National Board certification (NBPTS) Specialized knowledge InTASC Code of ethics Acceptable practices Unacceptable practices © 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc.
© 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc. What You Need to Know Knowledge Skills Dispositions Program organization © 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc.
Field Experiences and Clinical Practice Why are they important? Your field experiences Your Cooperating Teacher & You © 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc.
Obtaining Teacher Licensure Pathways to licensure Transition to teaching Traditional route Five-year route Alternative route Troops to teachers Teach for America Graduate licensure © 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc.
Today’s Teaching Professionals Predominantly white females Shortage of men and teachers of color Teaching shortages Teaching in a high-poverty area Incentives © 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc.
Teacher Shortage Areas Math Science English-language learners Students with disabilities © 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc.
© 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc. Teacher Pay Variances among states Variances in regions © 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc.
© 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc. Your Path to Teaching Test of basic skills Teacher performance assessments Licensure tests Content tests © 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc.
Technology & Today’s Teacher Technology’s Role Student Support Teacher Support Technology Standards ISTE © 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc.
Assessment of Skills & Dispositions Classroom performance Field performance Disposition proficiencies © 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc.
© 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc. Field Experiences Getting into the field Becoming comfortable in the role PDS—professional development schools Partnership schools Job shadowing Volunteering © 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc.
© 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc. Teaching Today Standards-based curriculum Student standards by subject Core curriculum areas Teaching standards Student Assessments © 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc.
© 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc. Your Portfolio What to include? Projects Papers Lesson/unit plans Technology Resources Student work samples Professional reflections Observations Field experiences © 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc.
Demonstrating Professional Growth Through Your Portfolio Portfolio organization Professional growth Demonstration of Professional Knowledge, Skills & Dispositions © 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc.
Teacher Collaboration Support network Professional sharing Part of the learning experience © 2017 SAGE Publications, Inc.