May 15 #2

1. May 15 #2

5. Trends in Teaching

6. Trend 1: Ballooning • Since the mid ‘80s number of students has grown 19% and the number of teachers has increased 48% • Probably cause is reduction of work loads through teacher negotiations • Growth in Special Education • Growth in Elementary enrichment classes

8. Trend 2: Graying • The teaching force has gotten older • In ‘87-’88 the most common age was 41 and in ‘07-’08 the most common age was 55 • Number of teachers over 50 has increased by 800,000 in the last 20 years • Problem comes with higher salaries of older teachers

10. Trend 3: Greening • Not only a large group of older teachers but with the ballooning of the teaching force there is a surge of young teachers • In ‘87-’88 average teacher had 15 years experience and by ‘07-’08 the average had moved to the first year of teaching • Problem with so many young teachers and the retiring of older teachers is there are not mentors for the young teachers

11. Trend 4: Becoming more Female-Dominated • More opportunities have opened up for women • Increase from 66% in ‘80 to 76% in ’08 • Increase is concentrated at secondary level • If trend continues the percent of women in the teaching force could be at 80% in ‘12

12. Trend 5: Becoming Less Stable • Increase in teacher turnover • Increased since the early ‘90s by 28% • Teaching turnover rate is higher than other high status occupations • Highest rate in high poverty, high minority, urban and rural schools

13. Trend 6: Holding Steady in Academic Accountability • Belief that the “best and brightest” college graduates find teaching less attractive than other career options is widespread • Teachers standardized test scores well below the average for all college graduates • ‘08 fewer that 10% of first year teachers graduated from higher education institutions with a high status

14. ONCE YOU HAVE FOUND A JOB: Three Key areas for teachers to be successful

15. Classroom management Knows how to effectively use classroom management skills Applies elements of classroom organization Manages and responds appropriately to student behavior

16. Organized for Instruction Focuses on Instruction Maximizes instructional time Expects students to achieve Plans and prepares for the lesson

17. Monitors student progress andpotential Monitors student learning and provides feedback Homework? Responds to the range of student needs and abilities in the classroom

18. Some challenges to expect… -changing social conditions and demographics - more English learners - increasing accountability - new legislation and expectations including No Child Left Behind and Race to the top • decreasing funding • Larger class size • poor salaries

19. Red flags of ineffective teachingPoor teachers • Arrive late to school and class • Have classroom discipline problems • Is not sensitive to a student’s culture or heritage • Express bias • Work on paperwork during class rather than working with students

20. Red Flags(continued) Have parents complaining about what is going on in the classroom Uses inappropriate language Demean or ridicule students Get defensive Is confrontational with students Lack conflict resolutions skills Does not accept responsibility for what goes on in the classroom

21. Group Discussion • What do you think will be the biggest challenge of the teaching profession? • What do you think will be the easiest or most enjoyable part of teaching?

22. How does the public view the teaching profession? • With your group, discuss your impression of how teachers are viewed by the American public.

25. Group Discussion • Is teaching an ART or a Science?

26. Reflection Journal • Reflect for Action on your History Presentation • What do you want to happen? • How are you going to get there? • How will you know you’ve been successful? • What will be some evidence you’re moving towards your goal?