CHAPTER 2: TEACHING STORIES

By: Beatrize de la RosaAnd

Lindsey Chadwell

20. THE AVERAGE PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER IN THE UNITED STATES IS WHAT?

Either in their mid-forties or over their forties

90% are white Are married Are female And have a Master’s degree or higher

There is an increasing diversity in students and not so much in the

teachers.

21. OF THE TEACHING STORIES PRESENTED IN CHAPTER 2, WHICH

STORY BEST CAPTURES THE CONCEPT OF GOODNESS OF FIT?

EXPLAIN The story of Alex best captured the

concept of Goodness of Fit. Because…1. It fit great with his personality2. His desire to share knowledge and

foster his students’ success3. Now he cannot see himself not doing

the job he does now

22. TEACHER BURNOUT- THE CAUSES AND THE CONSEQUENCES

What is Teacher Burnout?The condition of teachers who have lost

their motivation, desire, sense of purpose, and energy for being effective

practitioners. This tends to happen when teachers

have lost their desire to teach or has lost the motivation to excel in their work.

The consequences are that their students won’t care either and will not successfully learn.

23.STEPS THAT TEACHERS CAN TAKE WHEN THEY EXPERIENCE

TEACHER BURNOUT Consult with other teachers about your feelings

and such matters as curriculum planning

Maintain a teacher journal in which you record your experiences and feelings.

Join new-teacher networks at your school. Share your experiences, and keep journaling.

Talk about your feelings!

You may be emotionally exhausted. Find a professional to talk to.

CONT. WHAT CAN YOUR SCHOOL DO TO PREVENT TEACHER BURNOUT?

Create networks for new teachers and set up regular group meetings.

Provide resources and facilities to support teachers.

Provide clear job descriptions and expectations for new teachers.

Establish/maintain open communication between the school and the teachers.

Encourage professional development activities that help new teachers find mentors and become part of networks.

24. HIDDEN CURRICULUM AND EXAMPLES

What is Hidden Curriculum?What students learn, beyond the

academic content, from the experience of attending school.

My hidden curriculum was when I was in high school I would go into my art class and learned about art but I learned more by observing the different styles of art that each student created.

25. THE MOST COMMON SOURCES OF SUPPORT MENTIONED BY TEACHERS.

Surprisingly most of the teachers who told about their stories said that their colleagues were the strongest support.

Their students

Parents

And community members.

26. Learning community: A classroom, cluster of classes, or learning environment to promote active engagement in learning.

Professional development roles: Teachers lifelong effort to improve their skills and professional knowledge. It depends on your reading, reflection, and analysis.

27. Jessica’s story most resonated with me. I enjoyed her story mainly because I can tell her love for teaching. When she says, "Though it seems cliché the most rewarding part of the day is the “aha” that I see on students’ faces when they understand something they didn’t before.” I can relate to that excitement as a student, and soon I will be able to as a teacher! Top 3 Reasons: Rewarding to know that because of me

a child has learned something new each day!

Learning from each of my students each day

Teaching has always been a dream for me, ever since I was a young girl. I love learning, and I love education!

28. Exciting: Meeting a brand new group of students each year Seeing the “aha” moment when a student understands

something that they didn’t before. The look on the students face when they get their good

test scores back Difficulties: Staying focused on their purpose The pay you receive Paperwork

I think the most challenging thing for me will be staying organized. Organization is something I will have to work on.

I feel the most exciting thing will be seeing the excitement on my students faces when they learn something new!

29. Teacher burnout: This is when a teacher has lost any motivation, desire, or energy to teach. Causes: Conflicts with co-workers or parents Overwhelmed with paperwork No longer having patience for students behaviorConsequences: No longer happy going to work Have no desire to continue the job you studied all

your life for Teachers can consult with other

teachers about their feelings and curriculum planning. Maintain a teacher journal in which they record their feelings and experiences.

Schools can create networks for new teachers and set up group meetings. Provide clear job descriptions and expectations for new teachers.

30. Professional development: Teachers lifelong effort to improve their skills and professional development often include advanced courses and workshops. They can continue their Professional

development by continuing to stay organized, plan their lessons, and continue to be excited about teaching.

You benefit from P.D. by continuing to stay or target and ahead of the game!

I think I would love workshops the most, because there is always room for improvement and new ideas.