teaching in public schools - ubc 2014

Teaching in Public Schools

UBC – Sept. 2014

Michael Kee, District Principal – Human Resources

Who was I as a student?

• Canadian?

• Chinese?

Who was I as a student?

Who was I as a student?

Who was I as a student?

• Canadian?

• Chinese?

• Misunderstood?

Who was I as a student?

Who am I as an educator?

• Teacher: Elementary? Secondary? −College?

• Music Teacher? • English/ESL Teacher? • Teacher-Counsellor? • School Administrator? • District Administrator?

Who am I as an educator?

Teacher of “Subjects”?

or

Teacher of “Students”?

Who am I as an educator?

I teach students through the subject.

Who am I as an educator?

Your Journey?

Experiences shape who you are as a

person and an educator.

Your Journey?

• Every career path/journey is unique

• Could/will change

• Be flexible/open to possibilities

Scarfe 100 (30 Years Ago)

Politics & Education (30+ Years Ago)

• 1981 – B. Vander Zalm - Minister of Education

• 1982 – Inflation driving Collective Agreements • BC Teachers receive 17% wage increase over 1981 • 1981 – Mortgage rates 21.25%

• 1982 – Social Credit Restraint Program

• Cap on school board budgets • School year shortened by 6-days • Teachers’ salaries cut by 3%

* Teachers vs. MoE *

(Sources: T. Fleming, C. Kilian)

Politics & Education (30+ Years Ago)

• 1983 – Teachers’ Strike & Job Action

• 1986 – Vander Zalm elected Premier • 1987 – Administrators removed from BCTF

• Management/officers of the Board

(Sources: T. Fleming, C. Kilian)

Politics & Education (30+ Years Ago)

• 1988 – Sullivan Commission - Education Reform > Year 2000 Program

- Ungraded Primary - Common curriculum Grades 1-10 - Students learn at their own pace

- Teacher Education

- Improve quality of Teacher Ed graduates - Extended practicum - Joint responsibility between Universities & the Profession - Teachers in non-public must meet same certification

(Sources: T. Fleming, C. Kilian)

Moving Forward

Don’t get discouraged Focus on: Positive possibilities Things that I can control Things that I am passionate about

Moving Forward Looking for a job or pursuing a passion?

Moving Forward

“The same reasons that many of us entered our teaching careers many, many years ago are still operative: the greater

good, wanting to make a difference, wanting to change….”

Moving Forward

Let politics take care of themselves? “Ignore the Noise”?

“This too shall pass”?

Moving Forward

Focus on becoming the teacher you want to be.

Teaching in the Public System • Not here to sway public vs. private

• Immediate needs and long term needs

– Finances? Location? Experiences? Calling?

• Mobility? Transfers?

• Job Security?

• Pension?

Teaching in the Public System

Where/how do I want to have an impact/influence?

“Dear High School Teachers….”

Public vs. Private?

• Be open

• Consider options

• Think short-term and long-term

Practicum

Your application starts with your practicum.

Practicum

Practicum

Practicum

• Teacher Regulation Branch Standards

• BCTF Code of Ethics

• School District Employee Code of Conduct

• School Code of Conduct

Practicum

S.A.’s and F.A.’s

The most important resources during

your practicum.

Practicum

• 4 Pillars - CIA/SEL – (Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment,

Social Emotional Learning) • Classroom Management, Rapport,

Relationships, Connections

Dear Practicum Student Advice for Student Teachers

Practicum

Autonomy in Teacher Education? (By @chriswejr)

Practicum

• What do I bring to the table?

• How will I get involved?

• Peers as colleagues vs. adversaries

Practicum

Reputations

“Easy to get, hard to lose”

Practicum

Don’t Burn Bridges

Hiring

• Make a Future

– Website: www.makeafuture.com – Email: contactus@makeafutue.ca – Twitter: @makeafuture – Facebook: www.facebook.com/MakeAFuture

Application Checklist via www.makeafuture.ca

“It’s Who You Know” ??? • Don’t get caught up in:

“You need to know someone to get a job”

• Don’t underestimate the power of “Networking” – Job Fairs – FA’s / SA’s – School Staff – Introductions

The Perfect Elevator Pitch To Land A Job

Technology & Social Media

Technology & Social Media

Technology & Social Media

• Email, Twitter, and Blogs (in your applications)

– sexilexi@xxxx.com vs. alexandra@vancmail.com

– @studnotdud vs. @newteacher

– www.stoopidstufkidzdo.UBCBEd2015press.ca vs.

www.mypracticumjourney.UBCTEO.com

Professional Development

Your application starts with your practicum.

Myth

What I did in my B.Ed. courses doesn’t

matter.

When I get out on practicum/in the real world I can do what I want.

Your application starts now.

Your attitude will always determine your

altitude.