1. Assumptions About Career Teachers Want to improve Desire and need support Development is directional Development influenced by functions of personal characteristics, school contexts, support systems and solid preparation Teaching excellence affected by commitment to growth, scholarship & ability to learn

2. Teacher Development: Theories to Consider © R. M. Joerger Fall 2004

3. Regulations 1 Organizational Environment Organizational Environment 1 Union 1 Professional Development Experiences 2 Policy NCLB Public Trust 1 Societal Expectations 1 Professional Organizations 1 Performance Appraisals 2 Professional Development 2 Teaching Standards 2 State & Local Contexts 2 Management Style 1 Personal Environment Personal Environment 1 Family 1 Positive Critical Events 1 Individual Dispositions 1 Crises 1 Avocational Outlets 1 Domains of Adult Development (Bee, 1987; Bee & Bjorklund; 1990?) Career Cycle Career Cycle (Adapted from Teacher Career Cycle, Fessler, R. & Christensen, J.C., 1992 1 ) 4 Years … 40 Years 6 Years

4. Phases of Agricultural Education Teacher Growth R.M. Joerger University of Minnesota Adapted from Steffy, B.E. & Wolfe, M.P. (1997). The Life Cycle of the Career teacher: Maintaining Excellence for a Life Time.

5. Phases: Developmental in Nature!  Novice  Apprentice  Professional  Expert  Distinguished  Emeritus

6. Novice Apprentice Professional Expert Distinguished Emeritus EFFECTIVENESSTIME Life Cycle of Professional Educator* Begin Teaching *Adapted from Steffy, B.E. & Wolfe, M.P. (1997). The Life Cycle of the Career Teacher: Maintaining Excellence for a Life Time.

7. As you read about the phases…  Try to identify which one or two of the phase descriptions best describe you.

8. Novice EFFECTIVENESSTIME Life Cycle of a Professional Educator* *Adapted from Steffy, B.E. & Wolfe, M.P. (1997). The Life Cycle of the Career Teacher: Maintaining Excellence for a Life Time.

9. Novice Preservice preparation experiences Practica experiences Begin to experience and observe the profession of teaching Professional organizations Learn about themselves, students, environments, issues, challenges, and opportunities.

10. Novice Apprentice EFFECTIVENESS TIME Life Cycle of Professional Educator* Begin Teaching *Adapted from Steffy, B.E. & Wolfe, M.P. (1997). The Life Cycle of the Career Teacher: Maintaining Excellence for a Life Time.

11. Apprentice First must teach on their own –Student teaching –First Job Extends to year two or three in the profession

12. Novice Apprentice Professional EFFECTIVENESSTIME Life Cycle of Professional Educator* Begin Teaching *Adapted from Steffy, B.E. & Wolfe, M.P. (1997). The Life Cycle of the Career Teacher: Maintaining Excellence for a Life Time.

13. Professional Teacher Inducted into the profession somewhat successfully Student advocates Student-centered in professional concern Do not desire to be administrators

14. Novice Apprentice Professional Expert EFFECTIVENESSTIME Life Cycle of Professional Educator* Begin Teaching *Adapted from Steffy, B.E. & Wolfe, M.P. (1997). The Life Cycle of the Career Teacher: Maintaining Excellence for a Life Time.

15. Expert Very concerned about student growth Concerned about growth of all students In tune with student needs; are with it! Reflect on practice, facilitate growth and change Committed to best and newest ideas in the field Leaders in professional organizations

16. Novice Apprentice Professional Expert Distinguished EFFECTIVENESSTIME Life Cycle of Professional Educator* Begin Teaching *Adapted from Steffy, B.E. & Wolfe, M.P. (1997). The Life Cycle of the Career Teacher: Maintaining Excellence for a Life Time.

17. Distinguished Truly gifted in the field of education Exceed current expectations of teachers Revered by all in school and community Impact education-related decisions at local, state and national levels National State Teachers of the Year Possess wide experiences in education

18. Novice Apprentice Professional Expert Distinguished Emeritus EFFECTIVENESSTIME Life Cycle of Professional Educator* Begin Teaching *Adapted from Steffy, B.E. & Wolfe, M.P. (1997). The Life Cycle of the Career Teacher: Maintaining Excellence for a Life Time.

19. Emeritus Marks a lifetime as an educator Seek out new beginning Continue to serve in education communities Move into administration, mentoring, advisory roles; volunteers Advocates for teaching and teachers Involve them, they have a wealth of skill, knowledge and wisdom!

20. Questions to reflect upon…  What are the implications for you and your students of knowing about teacher development?  How will you think about your professional development activities differently?  Discuss how you will guide colleagues and students as a result of seeing developmental models?  Who will you share this information with in the next month?