preparing for a future in education
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Preparing For a Future in Education
A Presentation for New Teachers
Goals of the presentation
• To discuss characteristics of a strong educator.
• To discuss digital footprints of new educators to the profession and how they could affect job opportunities.
What I look for in a teacher
Based upon :What Makes a Master Teacher?
http://bit.ly/masterteacher
Connects withkids first
Teaches Kids First; Curriculum Second
http://www.flickr.com/photos/epsos/4929687589/
Ensures that theydraw relevance to
the curriculum
From: http://www.flickr.com/photos/drumzo/5428975119/
Works with students to develop a love of learning
From: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrsannino/4753375856/
Are all consequences the same for each action in your classroom? Why or why
not?
Interview Question
Embodies lifelonglearning
From: http://www.flickr.com/photos/midiman/72820476/
Ensures that character education is an essential
part of learning
From: http://www.flickr.com/photos/midiman/72820476/
Passionate about the content they teach
From: http://www.flickr.com/photos/missrogue/634682534/
They have strong communication skills
From: http://www.flickr.com/photos/aturkus/2569696486/
A master teacher is a “school teacher”
From: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesnaruke/959361822/
Do you believe in a rewards system and/or honours? Why or why not?
Interview Question
What mark are you (not) leaving?
My Process
Always be aware
My Process
What does your profile look like?
Don’t do this
The Positives
Why would you network?
Model to students appropriate use.
Learn from others all around the world.
Reflection.
Final Thoughts
From: http://www.flickr.com/photos/
mikelay/3608958161/
Don’t teach the way you were taught; teach the way the students learn.
From: http://www.flickr.com/photos/
wfryer/1013633841/
Connect with kids. Connect with educators. Connect.
Love what you do.
Contact Me
Email - [email protected]
Twitter - @gcouros
Blog - georgecouros.ca
Email - [email protected]
Resources
What Makes a Master Teacher - http://bit.ly/masterteacher
Possible Interview Questions for Teachers http://bit.ly/f0qpcg
A Collection for "New Teachers" http://bit.ly/hgyoHK
A Collection on "Teachers and Facebook" http://bit.ly/gjwAQT