1. CHAPTER 1 Collin College EDUC 1301 Dr. Nita Thomason January 20, 2011 Why Teach?

2. I. Welcome II. Chapter 1 – Why Teach? A. Motivations B. Rewards C. Sources of Experience III. Reflective Exercise IV. Homework A. Read Chapter 2 B. School Reflections Paper Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 1 - 2

3. Copyright © 2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.  Do I have what it takes to become a good educator of the very young?  What do I believe about how young children learn?  Why do I want to work with young children?  How do I think about concepts such as equity, diversity, and fairness?  What personal qualities and abilities do I possess that will make me successful in working with young children?  What kind of early childhood teacher do I want to become?  How will I demonstrate my commitment to young children through my work?

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5.  List three top reasons for considering a career in teaching – BE HONEST  Share with a small group  What motivations are common to many people in the class? Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 1 - 5

6.  List five strengths you possess  List five challenges you struggle with  Share with the class as you are comfortable  What strengths and challenges are common to many people in the class? Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 1 - 6

7.  Salaries – improving; National Average is ~$45k; Texas Average is ~$40k  Benefits – retirement; health care; etc  Status – depends upon who you ask…  Power - unique power over students  Work Schedule - “June, July and August” off; weekends off; work day is usually less than 8 hours Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 1 - 7

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9.  Working with Students/Children  Performing a Significant Social Service  Stimulation & Support from Fellow Teachers and other Educators  The Work of Teaching  That feeling….. Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 1 - 9

10.  Real encounters with children Coaching, mentoring, church school, etc.  Vicarious experience film, fiction, memoirs about teachers  Guidance advice from those who know you esp. educators  Reflection the most important source – can you cut it? Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 1 - 10

11.  Work in Groups of 4  Individually select three quotes from handout that reflect your ideas about teaching.  Come to a consensus in your groups on which quote represents the group most, and then least.  Share with the class as requested Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 1 - 11