Becoming a Teacher 101Everything your college didn’t tell you…

But your coworkers will!

The Three HootersTeam 2: Dora, Erin, & Mindy

The New Teacher Question yourself and understand what

you expect from teaching and what you are willing to give to it.

• Reasons for teaching – calling – love of subject, – like kids– summers off

• Connection to the community• Positive experiences in school• Make a difference in the life of

child

Why Teach?

Our Ideal

The Reality• Teaching can be a thankless job.• Long hours, low pay, limited advancement.• Apathy, hostility, complaints from

students.• Crowded classrooms.• Teachers become disillusioned.• 1/2 of all new teachers quit within 5 years.• The best teachers balance reality with

idealism.

• Moral Foundation– Student  as a responsible citizen

• Social Foundation– Students involved in community

• Political Foundation• Education = Survival

– In this time and place, an education is going to be better…• Students:

– collaborating and discussing learning – leading their own education – developing initiative, self discipline and empathy.

Why Education Matters

Who We Teach

• Demographics• Special Needs and

Accommodations• Past Achievement• Community, Social and Familial

Considerations• Knowledge of WHO the Students

are• Respect, Compassion  and Equity

What We Teach• Importance of Core Subjects– English –Math– Science – History

• Importance of Fine Arts and CTE• Determining Importance

SelectionPlan

All about the StudentsInquiry-basedEngagement

Challenge

How To Teach It

What Should Be Assessed?

• Have a Clear Purpose• Formative vs. Summative vs. Informative• Data• Impact• Reflect

• Badmouth other teachers or students.

• Reinforce the negative -celebrate the positive!

• Give undeserved praise.• Give in to student whining.

• Celebrate success (no matter how small).

• Be purposeful.• “Burn and learn;” it’s okay!• Collaborate with co-workers.• Have a sense of humor.

Resources

Canestrari, L. S., & Marlowe, B. (2009). Educational foundations, an anthology of critical readings. Sage Publications, Inc. 

 Ellis, R. K. (2001). Teaching, learning, and assessment together,

the reflective classroom. Eye On Education, Inc.