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Do I Want To Be A Teacher?

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I. Rewards and Challenges in Teaching A. Rewards in Teaching 1. Intrinsic Rewards a. Emotional Rewards b. Intellectual Rewards 2. Extrinsic Rewards B. Challenges in Teaching 1. Complexities of Classrooms a. Classrooms are Multidimensional b. Classrooms Events are Simultaneous c. Classrooms Events are Immediate d. Classrooms are Unpredictable e. Classrooms are Public 2. The multiple Roles of Teaching a. Creating Productive Learning Environments b. Working with Parents and Other Caregivers c. Collaborating with Colleagues

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Chapter 1 Outline
II. The Teaching Profession A. Characteristics of a Professional 1. A Specialized Body of Knowledge a. Extended Training for Licensure 2. Autonomy 3. Emphasis on Decision Making and Reflection 4. Professional Ethics B. Are Teachers Professionals? 1. Lack of Rigorous Training 2. Lack of Autonomy C. Putting Teacher Professionalism into Perspective III. Diversity: The Changing Face of American Classrooms Exploring Diversity: Teaching in Urban, Suburban, and Rural Environments IV. The Modern Reform Movement in Education A. Changes in Teacher Preparation B. No Child Left Behind C. Teaching in an Era of Reform Taking a Stand in an Era of Reform: Testing Teachers D. PRAXIS: Comprehensive Teacher Testing E. Analyzing One Statewide Reform: The Kentucky Education Reform Act

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This I Believe Survey

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Responses to This I Believe Survey

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Intrinsic Rewards in Teaching

Come from within and are personally satisfying for emotional or intellectual reasons

Emotional and Psychological rewards center on working with young people and knowing youre contributing to the world. Personal and Intellectual rewards are related to thinking about and teaching academic content.

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Extrinsic Rewards in Teaching

Rewards that come from outside Include job security, vacations, convenient schedules, and occupational status Can both attract people to teaching and induce them to leave

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So you want to teach?

Why I became a teacher? Love children Gain new knowledge Social MONEY???????????? Summer off More time with family (off early)

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Why do YOU want to be a teacher?

Why do I want to teach? What are the benefits of teaching? What are the challenges of teaching? What will society expect of me as a teacher? What is the job outlook for teachers? How will I become highly qualified to teach?

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Why Teach?
Some common stated reasons: Love of children Desire to impart knowledge Interest in & excitement about teaching Desire to perform a valuable service to society

Most common stated reason: To help children grow and learn

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Why Teach?
Some common un-stated reasons: Summers off Job security Decent pay & benefits Retirement(TRS fixed benefit) Interest area with few other jobs Want to coach sports ITS FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!
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To help children grow and learn

What will you do when some or many or most children do not grow and learn? What keeps people in teaching when things get tough?

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What are the benefits of teaching?

Practical benefits of teaching Hours and vacations Flexibility Mini vacations year round Salaries are increasing Fringe benefits

JOB SECURITY ??????????? TENURE CONTRIBUTES TO JOB SECURITY TENURE JOB GRANTED TO TEACHERS USUALLY AFTER 2 5 YEARS OF SATISFACTORY WORK

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The Challenges?

Finding a Job Working Conditions/LONG WORKING HOURS HIGH STAKES TESTING MOTIVATING TECH-SAVVYSTUDENTS NCLB Parents Behavior Problems Complex Classrooms?
Classrooms are multidimensional. Classroom events are simultaneous. Classroom events are immediate. Classrooms are unpredictable. Classrooms are public.
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Multiple Roles of Teachers

Creating productive learning environments Working with parents and other caregivers Collaborating with colleagues

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Rewards and Challenges of Teaching

What does Teacher Efficacy mean?
FIRST YEAR TEACHER PERSPECTIVE Click the link below to view a podcast about first year teachers.
http://www.pageinc.org/associations/9445/pagetv/?page=494

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How much is a Teacher Worth?

The Economic Impact of Teachers Teacher Salaries Click the following click to see the salaries for each state for beginning teachers: http://www.nea.org/home/49809.htm

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Teacher Salaries

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Characteristics of Professionalism

A specialized body of knowledge

Knowledge of Content Pedagogical Content Knowledge General Pedagogical Content Knowledge Knowledge of learners and learning Knowledge of the profession

Extended Training for Licensure Autonomy??? (Curriculum, Standards, & Assessments) Emphasis on decision making and reflection

Ethical standards for conduct

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Figure 1.6 National Education Association Code of Ethics

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So are Teachers Professionals?

YES Specialized Body of Knowledge Autonomy Emphasis on Decision Making & Reflection NO Lack of Rigorous Training Lack of Autonomy

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TECHNOLOGY AND TEACHING

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Diversity: The Changing Face of U.S. Classrooms

Nationwide, 4 of 10 students are students of color. In the 25 largest cities, cultural minorities make up over onehalf the student population. Nationally, 5 million students (10%) of the students are English Language Learners (ELLs). Socioeconomic differences in students are pervasive and influence school success. One in ten students has an exceptionality. Ability differences are present in every classroom and school. Developmental differences exist in every classroom.

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Teaching in Rural, Suburban, and Urban Environments

Rural school districts

Tend to be smaller with smaller schools Are less culturally diverse Often seek beginning teachers Are intermediate in terms of both size and cultural diversity Are wealthier because of higher tax base Job opportunities are more competitive
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Suburban school districts

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Urban school districts

Are the largest and most culturally diverse Considerable job opportunities

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Reform: Changes in Teacher Preparation

Raising standards for admission into teacher training programs More rigorous courses Higher standards for licensure, including teacher tests Expanding teacher preparation programs to 5 years More rigorous professional development for experienced teachers.

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What is the Job Outlook for Teachers?

DEMAND FOR TEACHERS OF COLOR

DEMAND FOR TEACHERS WITH DISABILITIES

DEMAND FOR TEACHERS BY REGION & SPECIALTY ------THE NUMBER OF MINORITY & DISABILITY STUDENT POPULATIONS IS INCREASING, TEACHERS WHO CAN SPECIALIZE OR ARE WILLING TO MOVE WILL FIND FAVORABLE POSITIONS

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Will there be a job for you?

May Depend on Teaching Area Chronic shortages in Math & Science (New GA incentives: more $) Foreign Languages And especially Special education But not Early Childhood Education (or PE) Consider adding Math/Science endorsement

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