Becoming a Teacher, 8 th edition Parkay/Stanford © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Chapter 1 Teaching: Your Chosen Profession

Becoming a Teacher, 8th editionParkay/Stanford

© 2010 Pearson Education, Inc.All rights reserved.

Chapter 1

Teaching: Your Chosen Profession

Becoming a Teacher, 8eParkay/Stanford

© 2010 Pearson Education, Inc.All Rights Reserved.2

Opening Vignette How will I support myself while I student teach?

Am I willing to work with disadvantaged students or in tough neighborhoods?

Am I willing to relocate to another area?



Focus Questions 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?



Why Do I Want to Teach? Primary reasons to Teach

Desire to work with children and young people



Why Do I Want to Teach? Passion for teaching

Teachers often teach because of the following

Passion of Subject Passion of Teaching Passion for the Teaching Learning Process



Why Do I Want to Teach?

Influence – Positive relationships with previous teachers may have influenced the desire to teach.

…. “Do my actions show my values to my students? So I have become a kinder more honest Ms. Gray”…. Salina Gray



Why Do I Want to Teach? Desire to serve

Wanting life’s work to have meaning Teaching is chosen out of a desire to serve others

Influenced by experience volunteering in educational settings

Desire to give something back to society



What are the benefits of teaching?

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



What are the benefits teaching? Job Security and Outlook

Tenure contributes to job securityTenure – job granted to teachers usually after 2 – 5 years of satisfactory work

Baby boom is to reach schools by 2012 School districts & states offer higher pay, bonuses, and loan forgiveness

Demand for bilingual teachers



What are the Challenges of Teaching? Long working hours High Stakes Testing Motivating “tech-savvy” students

NCLB Adequate Yearly Progress



What Will Society Expect of Me as a Teacher? To be Trustworthy To Be Competent & Effective

Help all learners succeed Need to stay informed of exemplary practices

To be Accountable Create a safe effective learning environment

Equalize educational opportunity



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



How Will I Become a Highly Qualified Teacher?

Highly Qualified Teachers (HQTs) –

1. Have a bachelor’s degree2. Full state certification3. Knowledge of subject taught



How Will I Become a Highly Qualified Teacher? Professional Standards

Sets of standards from professional associations that evaluate progress toward becoming an effective teacher

Certification Teaching certificate – a license to teach



How Will I Become a Highly Qualified Teacher? Praxis Series

Putting theory into practice The evaluation process of becoming a teacher

I. Academic Skills II. Subject AssessmentsIII. Classroom Performance Assessment



How Will I Become a Highly Qualified Teacher?

State Licensure Certification Requirements

Alternative Certification



Chapter Review Questions Give one reason why teachers say they chose teaching?

What are the job prospects for teachers who are bilingual?

How are teachers important in helping schools make AYP?



Chapter Review Questions What does society expect teachers to do beyond teaching students?

As the student population changes how will the teaching population change that will help students most?

What are the 3 praxis assessments students are expected to pass before becoming a teacher?

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