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1. Principles of Education and Training Chapter 1: Teaching as a Profession
2. Teaching as a Profession Give examples of how the qualities of effective teachers apply in actual classroom situations
Analyze challenges related to teaching and how teachers meet them
Identify the educational requirements for teachers at various levels
3. Teaching as a Profession Effective teachers come in many forms (outgoing and dramatic, demanding and firm, soft-spoken and reflective, or introverted and quiet)
However, all effective teachers are able to:
Motivate, inspire, and influence their students
Communicate well with students and adults
Convey their enthusiasm for learning
Be well organized
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Effective teachers share these personal qualities:
Caring
Committed
Courteous
Honest
Respectful
High expectations
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Most of the day is spent designing and presenting classroom learning experiences
Creativity and knowledge of students’ learning styles and abilities is necessary
If classes are small or time permits—they may work with students individually
Assess students learning
Grade assignments and evaluate student participation in class activities
6. Teaching as a Profession Teachers don’t just teach whatever they want!
They must follow the curriculum—courses taught, what is taught in each course, and the course sequence.
Influences on curriculum include:
National Curriculum Standards
Use of these is voluntary, but have significant influence
State Curriculum Standards
Makes sure students are ready to advance to the next level of courses, even if they move to another school
7. Teaching as a Profession Teaching is inspiring, challenging, and as unique as each student
Teaching makes a difference in the world!
Teachers see their students change—grow physically, emotionally, and socially.
They see their students learn day by day.
They see students develop new knowledge, skills, and confidence and this can be the most rewarding part of teaching.
8. Teaching as a Profession Teachers work hard!
They spend long hours outside of school preparing lessons and grading student work.
They are often spend vacations thinking ahead and planning.
This can also include: attending conferences or workshops and taking classes toward an advanced degree.
Conditions aren’t always ideal
Classes can be large
Old school buildings
9. Teaching as a Profession Schools reflect the problems of society
Poverty, alcohol and other drug abuse, etc. affect students and can thus make teaching emotionally draining
Teachers may face disrespect, unruly behavior, and even violence in schools
Effective teachers must find strategies to help them deal with problems they encounter.
10. Teaching as a Profession You may be surprised to know it’s not just schools!
However, most teachers do teach in schools.
11. Teaching as a Profession However, variations are fairly common.
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13. Teaching as a Profession CDA—Child Development Associate—designation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children
Paraprofessional—for those with less education or experience and work under the supervision of a more highly educated professional
See Chart 1-5 for help in understanding academic degrees (Page 24 of student text)CDA—Child Development Associate—designation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children
Paraprofessional—for those with less education or experience and work under the supervision of a more highly educated professional
See Chart 1-5 for help in understanding academic degrees (Page 24 of student text)
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