2 Becoming a Teacher

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Objective Identify the steps to becoming a teacher. © Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. What Are the Steps to Becoming a Teacher? Step 1: High school preparation Step 2: College preparation and teacher training Step 3: Classroom experiences and student teaching Step 4: Gaining certification

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Step 1: High School Preparation Starting the process –Maximize educational opportunities –Observe teachers –Explore college programs –Gain experience and improve skills

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. For Reflection In what ways have you already started the process toward becoming a teacher? © Archipoch/Shutterstock

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Maximize Your Educational Opportunities Explore through teaching academiesteaching academies Choose challenging high school courses Maintain a strong academic record Offer to help or tutor others

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Observe Your Teachers Notice your teachers’ –interaction with students –teaching styles –techniques of adapting material for different levels –rules and procedures –methods of earning student respect

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Explore College Programs Gather information about teacher education programsteacher education programs Sources of information include –guidance staff –teacher recommendations –online sources continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Explore College Programs Types of financial aid for college include –scholarships –grantsgrants –student loans © Melanie Kintz/Shutterstock

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Objective Compare ways of gaining experience with children while in high school. © Iakov Filimonov/Shutterstock

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Gain Experience and Improve Your Skills Job shadowing –provides insight into daily tasks –can help identify needed skills –can help establish employment contacts Volunteering –is a way to interact with children –can provide leadership experience –improves problem-solving and evaluating skills continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Gain Experience and Improve Your Skills Service learning –fulfills a community need –requires analysis, research, planning, performing, and evaluating Part-time work –Child care centers –Recreation programs –After-school care programs

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. For Discussion What are some specific examples of ways you can gain experience in your city or town? © Michael D. Brown/Shutterstock

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Objective Research the requirements for admission to a teacher education program. © Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Step 2: College Preparation and Teacher Training Teaching requires a bachelor’s degree Entrance requirements often include –personal interviews –prerequisite coursesprerequisite courses –minimum grade point average –proficiency testsproficiency tests continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Step 2: College Preparation and Teacher Training Elementary and secondary education students must complete course work related to education © Goodluz/Shutterstock

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Step 3: Classroom Experiences and Student Teaching Course requirements include –observation –helping teachers –tutoring Student teaching –Required in every state –A cooperating teacher supervises and mentorscooperating teacher

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Step 4: Gaining Certification Certified teachers –have met state requirements for teaching preparation –receive a license or certificate verifying that they are qualified to teach Education programs usually follow the licensing requirements of the state continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Step 4: Gaining Certification States with reciprocal agreements honor teaching credentials issued in another statereciprocal agreements A teaching license must be renewed, which may require additional education or trainingteaching license continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Step 4: Gaining Certification Community college teachers need a master’s degree in an area of specialization College or university teachers may need a doctoral degree in an area of specialization

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. For Reflection Would you be willing to earn a doctorate degree to teach at the college level? Why or why not? © Archipoch/Shutterstock

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Getting Started Set a career goal Create a portfolio © Yuri Arcurs/Shutterstock

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Objective Develop a personal career goal. © bitt24/Shutterstock

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Set a Career Goal Consider –what subject you want to teach –what age group you would like to teach Use answers to these questions to write a career goal in specific terms career goal This will help you identify interrelated goals continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Set a Career Goal Outline steps to complete each goal Determine specific ways to complete these steps Reevaluate strategies periodically Consider roadblocks and challenges

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. For Discussion What subject would you most like to teach? Why? © Michael D. Brown/Shutterstock

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Objective Begin developing a personal portfolio for teaching. © Shebeko/Shutterstock

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Create a Portfolio A personal portfolio contains visual evidence of your knowledge and skillspersonal portfolio These artifacts should show your best work and accomplishmentsartifacts They show how you have developed over time

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Characteristics of Effective Portfolios Have a clear purpose—record and highlight experiences and abilities Reflect your uniqueness—should be original and personal © Diego Cervo/Shutterstock continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Characteristics of Effective Portfolios Show your progress—identify and date each item –Include a statement about why each artifact is important –Add items as you progress, showing differences in quality Reflect professionalism—well organized, neat, interesting, accurate

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. What Should You Include in Your Portfolio? Basic information about yourself An essay on your goals and interests Projects and assignments Journal entries List of high school courses you’ve taken List of community activities and community service continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. What Should You Include in Your Portfolio? Information about jobs you’ve had Academic letters, certificates, and honors Information and leadership positions Documentation of special skills

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Using Your Portfolio © Gina Sanders/Shutterstock continued Keep components of your career goals organized

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Using Your Portfolio Record your change and growth Shows meaningful reflection Use materials to apply for –teacher preparation programs –jobs

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. For Reflection What materials can you think of that you would include in your portfolio? What do you still need to prepare? © Archipoch/Shutterstock

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Electronic Portfolios Easily stored, transported, and accessed Take up less space Can be shared electronically Demonstrate the creator’s computer skills

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Objective Write your own philosophy of teaching. © michaeljung/Shutterstock

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Develop Your Philosophy of Teaching Your ideas and opinions form your philosophy of teaching philosophy of teaching Articulate a statement of your philosophy of teaching toArticulate –think seriously about your beliefs –apply for teacher preparation programs –apply for teaching positions continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Develop Your Philosophy of Teaching What do you want to teach? What characteristics make a teacher effective? How do students learn? What is an ideal classroom? What should the relationship between teacher and student be? continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Develop Your Philosophy of Teaching What motivates students to learn? What should be the primary goal of a teacher? Who is the best teacher you have ever known? What made him or her so special? What is the most important role of a teacher?

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. For Reflection Can you articulate your philosophy of teaching? Do you think your philosophy will continue to change over time? © Archipoch/Shutterstock

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Key Points Start exploring teaching while in high school Begin by setting a specific career goal Begin developing your portfolio Develop a philosophy of teaching

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Review What are four ways to gain experience while you are still in high school?  job shadowing, volunteering, service-learning, part-time work A ____ ____ is a collection of materials that shows how personal knowledge, skills, and attitudes developed over time.  personal portfolio continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Review Name three examples of artifacts.  projects or papers, examples from a volunteer activity, awards What is a philosophy of teaching?  a personal statement about your thoughts, views, and values as they relate to teaching

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. GLOSSARY OF TERMS articulate. To express thoughts into words. artifacts. Physical items that are part of a portfolio, such as projects or papers, examples from a related volunteer activity, and academic and other awards. career goal. A concise statement of the specific career toward which a person is working.

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. GLOSSARY OF TERMS certified teacher. A person who has met the state requirements for teacher preparation. cooperating teacher. An experienced teacher who supervises and mentors a student teacher. grants. Money that is given for a specific purpose, such as educational expenses, that does not have to be repaid.

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. GLOSSARY OF TERMS job shadowing. Following a person on the job for a few hours, a day, or even longer to experience what the person’s career typically involves to gain valuable insight into the person’s daily tasks, activities, and interactions with others.

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. GLOSSARY OF TERMS personal portfolio. An organized collection of materials and information that shows how personal knowledge, skills, and attitudes have developed over time. philosophy of teaching. A personal statement about your thoughts, views, and values as they relate to teaching.

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. GLOSSARY OF TERMS prerequisite course. A course that must be complete before entering a program or prior to taking a high-level course. proficiency test. A test that measures skill and knowledge in a subject area.

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. GLOSSARY OF TERMS reciprocal agreements. In teaching, agreements between states that allow teachers certified to teach in one state to teach in another state that is part of the agreement. service-learning. A type of volunteer effort that links classroom learning with hands-on experience in order to meet community needs.

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. GLOSSARY OF TERMS student teaching. A period during which a teacher education student practices and acquires teaching skill under the supervision of an experienced teacher. teacher education programs. University or college programs that prepare students to become teachers.

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. GLOSSARY OF TERMS teaching academies. Specialized programs within high schools that help students to explore the teaching profession through classes, observations, and hands-on experiences. teaching license. A formal document, issued by a state, verifying that a teacher is qualified to teach at specific grade levels or particular subject areas.