teaching as a profession ~ you ~ the teacher of tomorrow

Teachingas a

Profession

~ YOU ~The Teacher of Tomorrow

PART ONE

~TEACHING~

AS A PROFESSIONYOU: THE TEACHER OF TOMORROW

Do you know why you want to be a teacher?

• Is it a love for children?

• Do you want others to love learning as you do?

• Did someone inspire you to be a teacher?

• Do you want to make a difference in the world?

WHY?

What do you think the REWARDS of teaching would be?

List at least 5 rewards of teaching..

What do you think makes teaching difficult?

List at least 5 things

that make teaching difficult.

~ Qualities of TEACHERS ~

• Good Qualities• Effective Teachers

1. __2. __3. __4. __5. __

• Poor Qualities• Ineffective

Teachers1. __2. __3. __4. __5. __


They

MOTIVATE.

TheyINSPIRE.

TheyINFLUENCE.

They are

enthusiastic.They

organize.

They

communicate.

They care.


• Caring• Commitment• Courtesy• Honesty

• Kindness• Patience• Responsibility• Tolerance


• Good Teachers:– respect students (Students should be respectful – a two

way street.)

– love learning (self-directed learners)– have high expectations for themselves– have high expectations for students– are adaptable (flexible, willing to

change)

What do YOU THINK teachers do?

5 GUIDING QUESTIONS:

What does a teacher do during a school day?

What does a teacher do during his/her planning block?

What does a teacher do before school?

What does a teacher do after school?

What does a teacher do during weekends/summer vacation?

What Happens in a Teacher’s Typical Day?

• Designing and presenting classroom learning experiences– Must understand learning styles (Elementary)– Must understand abilities (Elementary)

• Assessing learning• Grading assignments• Evaluating Student Participation• Meeting with Parents• Coordinate with specialists on campus• Supervise extracurricular activities, activities

before and after school

Determining What to Teach

• Teachers must follow curriculum. (Courses taught, what is taught in each course, when it is taught) …plural form, curricula…

• Curriculum:– National Curriculum Standards– State Curriculum Standards– School-Based Curriculum Standards** Common Core Curriculum**

The Rewards of Teaching

Those who can’t do, teach. Teaching

makes all other

professions possible.

vs

The Rewards of Teaching

• Teaching DOES make a difference.• Learning takes times. Seeing the

effects requires patience.• Teachers see change: physical

changes, emotional changes, social changes, educational changes, mental changes, etc.

• Teachers play a significant role in the lives of students. (Positively & Negatively)

The Challenges of Teaching

• Every job had its challenges, and teaching is no exception.– Hours outside of school preparing

lessons and grading student’s work– Thinking and planning ahead DURING

vacation time– Keeping current in their educational

knowledge– Conditions that are not ideal

The Challenges of Teaching, cont.

– Large classes– Heavy workloads– Old, out of date material– Lack of material– Lack of technology– Schools reflect problems of society.– Student poverty, home situations, alcohol

& drug abuse– Disrespect from students, parents,

colleagues, and administrative leaders


– Unruly behavior from students– Violence in schools

• These challenges are mentally and emotionally exhausting.

• The GOAL is to make schools safe and positive for both teachers and students.

• Effective teachers find strategies to help them deal with the problems they encounter.


• Not being able to deal with problems as they occur, not being able to balance professional and personal life, not being able to cope with the challenges of teaching CAUSES 50% of new teachers to seek different professions within their first five years.

END OF PART ONE

PART TWO

WHERE DO TEACHER’S

WORK?

Where do teacher’s work?

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Um…

DUH!

There are actually a variety of places for teachers to work!

Where do teacher’s work?

• Schools:– Preschool– Elementary– Junior High– High School– College– Public– Private– Private Nonsectarian

(not based on or affiliated with any religion)

• Business and Industry:– Corporate Trainers

(education depends on company needs)

– Adult Education– Cooperative Extension

Services– Sports and Fitness

Programs– Clubs, Community

Organizations, and Religious Groups

Common School Designations

Level Grades Typical Student Ages

Preschool 2-4

Prekindergarten 4-5

Elementary Kindergarten – grades 4, 5, or 6

5 – 11

Middle School Grades 5 or 6 – 8 10 – 13

Junior High Grades 7 – 8 or 9 12 – 14

High School Grades 9 or 10 – 12 14 – 18+

Understanding Academic Degrees

The specific degree granted (such as BA vs. BS) depends on the student's area of study, program requirements, and the tradition of the institution granting the degree. Many other degrees exist. Note

that an ABS (Associate of Baccalaureate Students) degree is granted by community colleges to students who complete a program of study equivalent to the first two years of a four-year bachelor’s degree.

These students normally transfer to a four-year college or university as a junior.

Degree Institution Offering Degree

Years to Achieve

Typical Degrees

Associate’s Community College

2 AA, Associate of ArtsAS, Associate of ScienceABS, Associate of Baccalaureate Studies

Bachelor’s University or Four-year college

4 BA, Bachelor of ArtsBS, Bachelor of Science

Master’s University orFour-year college

1 – 2 *Total of 5 –

6

MA, Master of ArtsMS, Master of ScienceMEd, Master of Education

Doctorate Some universities

3 or more**Total of

8+

PhD, Doctor of PhilosophyEdD, Doctor of Education

Preschool and Prekindergarten Programs

• Preschool and prekindergarten (Pre-K) have a stronger educational focus than in the past.

• Generally for ages 2 – 4• Play is the main

occupation of young children. It’s how they learn. They listen to and tell stories. They pretend. They build. They express themselves in paintings and songs.

• Teachers plan activities that build on curiosity and interest in play.

• Teachers must understand child development and have experience with children.

• Children often have unstructured play.

Requirements for Preschool and Pre-K Programs

• Requirements may vary.• Associate’s degree in early childhood

development and education.• A bachelor’s degree from a four-year university• CDA Certification – Child Development

Association from the National Association for the Education of Young Children

• Paraprofessional – less education or experience working under the supervision of someone with a higher educational level

Elementary Schools• Elementary school is a time of exploration,

language development, social development, and the introduction of scientific and mathematical concepts.

• Tremendous developmental changes occur between K and 5th grade.– Physical, intellectual, social and emotional– Children learn to read, compute, and tackle complex

information.– The may friends and learn to handle disagreements.– They deal with feelings and develop a sense of who they

are.– Classroom experiences will affect their success or failure

in school, work, and even their personal lives. • (TEACHER’S MAKE A DIFFERENCE)

Elementary Schools

• Most classrooms are self-contained. (Same teacher and students remain in one classroom for most of the day. The teacher teaches all subjects)

• Classrooms are active and visually stimulating.

• A variety of teaching methods are required.

• Lessons incorporate games, music, art, computer, visuals, textbooks, and teacher presentations.

Middle Schools and Junior Highs

• Middle school can be grades 5 – 9; however, learning experiences change with grade level.

• Brain development at this stage encourages thinking at a higher level.

• Students think faster and more creatively.• They identify multiple solutions to

problems. • They think abstractly.

Abstract vs. Concrete

ABSTRACT• Abstract thinking is

thinking about ideas and concepts, such as justice or love, rather than actual concrete experiences of younger children.

• Interested in WHY things are the way they are.

• They connect how they feel to what they are thinking.

CONCRETE• Concrete thinking is

thinking about things that are actually experienced.


• Teachers usually specialize in teaching one or two areas.

• Learning is less structured, incorporating more projects and activities.

• Students can be lively and creative preferring to experience collaborative learning, working in groups and solving problems together.


• Students are expected to become responsible for their own learning and conduct.

• Information and tasks are more complex.• Students must learn to structure their

time and make plans, organize them and carry them out.

• Teachers are responsible for helping students build these skills and other habits needed for high school.

High Schools

• Students are expected to take primary responsibility for learning.

• Students are expected to ask for help if they do not understand concepts.

• Assignment require complex thinking, problem solving, and gathering/evaluating information.

• Teachers typically specialize in one subject or group of related subjects.

High Schools

• Teachers must have a bachelor’s degree , state certification, and concept depth in the subject taught.

• High school teachers may be required to monitor study hall, serve on committees, advise school organizations, tutor, coach sports, and chaperone events.

Teaching Specialists

• Music, PE, Art, and Foreign Language Teachers

• Reading Specialists – certified to help students that have reading difficulties

• Special Education Teachers – certified to help students who have special needs

• Career and Technical Education teachers

Special Education Teachers

• Use various techniques to help students learn.• The needs, strengths, and weaknesses of

each individual student must carefully be considered – a plan of action is developed for each student.

• Student may have mild to moderate learning difficulties.

• Impairments may include speech, hearing, sight, or language.

• Emotional problems may be apparent.

Special Education Teachers

• Some teachers may work with severe developmental or leaning disabilities.– (DD Students – developmentally delayed)– (Community Learning Center)

• These students need basic literacy and life skills. – Social skills– Self-care skills– Job-related skills

Postsecondary Education Programs

• Postsecondary – After High School– Technical Schools– Community Colleges– Four-year Colleges

•Designed to teach specific skills needed to begin working in a trade

TechnicalSchools

•Focus on meeting the educational and training needs of the communities they serve

Community

Colleges

•Traditional places for higher education

Four-Year Colleges or Universities

Time required is

shorter than

college programs

Technical Teachers need to have skills in the area taught.

Courses are

directly related to skills

Wide range of occupati

ons available

A relationship with the community is necessary. Teachers need to know the industry needs of the course being taught.

Contract days are usually

longer than a regular classroom teacher

Tech

nic

al

Sch

ools

Most offer two-year associate’s degrees

Entrance to a community college is

generally open to anyone with a high school diploma or equivalent

Many offer degrees

that lead to certification in specific

areas

Skill levels of students greatly

vary

Age range is from high school students to senior adult.C

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“Universities” offer graduate

degree programs

with a collection of

colleges

University of Southern Mississippioffers theCollege of Education

“Colleges” offer degrees in one area

Teachers with a doctorate

degree are expected to

conduct research in

their field and do scholarly

writing.Four-Ye

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General education

courses are called core courses – basics.

Teaching in Other Settings

• Education is sometimes provided by businesses. This training is offered by corporate trainers.

• Programs focus on technical work skills, personal skills (motivation, effective communication,

leadership, or team building), and language skills.• Employment may be full time by a large

company, self-employed, or full time for a company that specialized in providing corporate trainers on an as-needed basis. May require travel.

Adult Education

• Literacy programs may focus on teaching adults to gain and improve reading skills or learn the English Language. (Adult Education)

• General Equivalency Diploma (GED) provides the equivalent of a diploma. (Adult Education)

• Most professional degrees require some level on continuing education in order to maintain or renew licenses. (Adult Education)

Adult Education

• Adult education teachers plan, deliver, and evaluate educational programs.

• Teachers must stay informed and current in their teaching.

• Adult education programs are often government funded but may be privately funded or through colleges.

• Adult education does not usually lead to a degree.

Cooperative Extension Service

• Community Teachers• They provide useful, practical and research-based

information to individuals and communities.• They provide technical assistance to agricultural

producers and small business owners.• They recruit, train, and develop community

leaders.• They are employees of state universities and are

supported by the federal government.• Their duties are varied including formal and

informal educational outreach opportunities to community members.

Sports and Fitness Programs

• Teachers must have knowledge and experience, able to motivate others to reach a goal. A college degree is not always required. – Coaches– Athletic Trainers– Athletic Directors– Aerobics Instructors– Camp Directors– Recreation Specialists

• May work in schools, hospitals, gyms, and private establishments.

Clubs, Community Organizations, and Religious Groups

• Boys and Girls Clubs of America• Summer Camps• Park Districts• Educational Programs of Interest– Gardening, Cooking, Religious Studies,

Self-Defense, Defensive Driving, Choirs, etc.

Employment Opportunities and Trends

• There WILL be a need for talented teachers.

• Education is the key to a successful society.

• Children need to be educated to be contributing members of society.

• Teachers are ALWAYS in demand. You may be able to work in this district. You may have to move to another district.

In the next 10 years, 2million new teachers will be needed!

• Many teachers will be retiring soon.• There is a national movement for

educational reform.• Math, Science, and Bilingual Education

Teachers will be needed.• Population growth is expected in several

states.• Teacher shortages exist in some

geographic areas, inner-city schools, and rural schools.

Teacher Salaries and Benefits

• Location, amount of education, years of experience, and additional responsibilities cause teaching salaries to vary.

• Public school salary is usually higher than private school salary.

• Many teachers often take part-time jobs in the summer to boost income. (Working 10 of 12 months)

• A four-year degree is required for traditional teachers.

Teacher Salaries and Benefits

• Benefits usually include:– Health insurance– Retirement savings plan– Leaves of absents, paid or unpaid– Various other benefits

• Public schools are funded by tax dollars. A good economy gives teachers extra money for their classrooms; a poor economy requires teachers to have a tight budget.

• Programs and teachers can be eliminated during budget cuts.

Vocabulary List

Extracurricular Activities

Curriculum School-based Curriculum

Nonsectarian

Paraprofessional

Self-contained Classrooms

Abstract Thinking

Collaborative Learning

Postsecondary Education

Technical Schools

Corporate Trainers

Concrete Thinking

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