Teacher professionalism

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Professionalism?

What’s that?

Presenting the best YOU at all times

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Joe Jerles, Ed.D.

Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN

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Teacher

Professionalism

How much of this describes you?

Lots of “mirror” work

S Professionalism: a changing

target – no single answer

S like “good” Art – you know it

when it is not.

S Honest Self-Assessment

Pedagogy

SThe art or science of teaching

SRefers to strategies of instruction

or a style of instruction

Instructional Theory

SFocuses on how to structure

material for promoting the

education of human beings

STwo Parts: Cognitive, Behavioral

Teacher Professionalism in

3 parts:

SCompetence

SPerformance

SConduct

Competence

SPreparation

SKnowledge of subject

SDefined pedagogy

Competence: 1-Preparation

S Innovative techniques to create an

effective learning environment

based on the needs of the

students

STeacher can (still) make classroom

management decisions

Competence: 2-Subject

Knowledge

S Knowing the curriculum well is an

advantage – allowing the teacher to

focus on HOW to relate the material

SMust develop and incorporate various

innovative instructional strategies

based on knowledge of learning

theories (what works for you!)

Competence: 3-Defined

Pedagogy

S Informed trials to discover the most effective methods and techniques

SConstant self-evaluation and revision if necessary

SAllows teacher FREEDOM within bounds of the scope and sequence

Competence - Self Assessment

S Do you feel prepared enough?

S Do you know the curriculum in your chosen

area(s) well enough?

S Was your field practice sufficient to test your

methodologies? Classroom Management!

S What can I do to become MORE prepared?

Performance: Efficaciousness

SEfficacious: Having the ability to

achieve the desired effect. Efficient,

effective, practical, valid, dynamic

SDo your methods have the necessary

efficaciousness? How do you know?

Performance: Efficaciousness

S Ability to effectively teach the concepts

AND MORE:

S Students learn application of knowledge in

authentic experiences

SMust be reliable and dedicated to

achieving the target – an “active” teacher

Performance: Self-Assessment

S How effective and efficient are your strategies as a novice?

S How dedicated are you to successfully educating your students?

S How do you intend to keep your skills honed? Journals, associations, conferences

CONDUCT

S How well one takes care of

aesthetics (dispositions),

language, behavior

S Ability to initiate and

maintain quality

communication with

students, parents, and

other professionals

CONDUCT

How well one takes care of

Saesthetics (dispositions),

S language,

Sbehavior

CONDUCT

DISPOSITIONS:S Demonstrates the ability to:

S Work well with others, diversity

S Attend on time, punctual

S Demonstrate honesty, integrity

S Communicate effectively orally

and in writing

S Demonstrate self-respect and for others

S Accept constructive criticism, responds

S Attempts solutions to problems

S Adheres to guidelines of prof. conduct

S Maintain professional ethics, appearance, demeanor both orally and written, including on social media

CONDUCT

S Language – speaking properly

“Do not give potential employers reason to suspect the quality of your education”

S Model correct language use, proper grammar!

S Limit/eliminate use of slang, minor exceptions

S Use academic language appropriately

S Caution: “Waving your degree” at parents, others

CONDUCT

SBehavior – Teachers are never “off”

S Interviews: A critical turning point for some

S Dress: That uncomfortable subject – your

personal dress code in the classroom

S Serve as the example in all areas

S Hold yourself to a higher standard

Conduct: Self-Assessment

SDo you believe others see you as a

budding professional? Why?

S In what ways do you conduct

yourself that say “I am a professional

educator?”

The Wholeness of a

Professional

SDifficult to completely define

SMore than just knowledge, skill, caring

S Professional “energy” or “passion”

SGenuine interest in others learning

What is a “good” teacher?

Defining a professional educator

SCharacteristics: Think of your favorite

teacher who inspired you

Try to sum that quality in a single word

S1.

Do these terms describe you?

Your journey begins…soon!

Questions / Comments

S Offline questions/comments – KDP Open Forum

S Email to: jerlesj@apsu.edu

Dr. Joe Jerles

Dept. of Teaching and Learning

Martha Dickerson Ericsson College of Education

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN 37044