Heather, John, and Sarah Tips For New Teachers
Why Teach? Positive Negative Why are you teaching?
Characteristics of a Good Teacher Freedom to explore Mistakes are ok Differentiate instruction Clear goals and objectives Reflection student teacher Collaboration
Beliefs of a Good Teacher Love to learn Enthusiasm (Canestrari & Marlowe, 2010, p. 115) Knowledgeable (Canestrari & Marlowe, 2010, p. 115) Cares about kids (Canestrari & Marlowe, 2010, p. 115) Professional development
Positive Classroom Environment Feel- respect belonging student empowerment collaborative learning acceptance shared vision
Student Needs Physical- accessibility Emotional- acceptance Mental- differentiated instruction, high expectations Social- freedom from the “isms”, inclusion for special needs. (Canestrari & Marlowe, 2010, p )
Characteristics of a Good Classroom Look classroom Management expectations and routines clearly stated goals knowledgeable/Passionate teacher
What Matters in Education Cooperative learning (Ellis, 2001, p.60) Adaptability (Ellis, 2001, p.60) Resilience (Ellis, 2001, p.60) Optimism (Ellis, 2001, p.60) Learning how to learn (Ellis, 2001, p.60)
Reflective Classrooms Reflective practice gives students and teachers awareness of learning goals control over their learning/teaching Understand the value of reflection
Improving Education Academic achievement (Ellis, 2001, p. 8) diversified teaching meeting special needs (Canestrari & Marlowe, 2010, p. 87) working toward independent leaning confidence in learning Social fabric of the school (Ellis, 2001, p. 8) collaborative learning co-curricular/extra-curricular activities
Canestrari, A.S., & Marlowe, B.A. (2004). Educational Foundations, An Anthology of Critical Readings. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc. Ellis, A.K. (2001). Teaching, Learning, & Assessment Together: Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education, Inc. Bibliography