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The First Years of Teaching

The First Years of Teaching. Dispositions and Attitudes for Success. Acknowledgements. All Images from Fulton County K-12 Students Contact Denise Jennings, Coordinator of Art and Drama Education http://www.fultonschools.org/dept/curriculum/art/

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The First Years of Teaching

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  1. The First Years of Teaching Dispositions and Attitudes for Success

  2. Acknowledgements All Images from Fulton County K-12 Students Contact Denise Jennings, Coordinator of Art and Drama Education http://www.fultonschools.org/dept/curriculum/art/ jennings@fultonschools.org or jennings51@comcast.net Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, GA

  3. The Story of Two New TeachersOne Ends Like This…

  4. The other like this…

  5. What makes the difference? Dispositions and Habits of Mind

  6. Dispositions for Success • Professionalism & Work Ethic • Interpersonal Skills • Emotionally Centered • Self-Reflective

  7. Dispositions for Success • Without these, new teachers will not meet expectations in Fulton County Schools • Criteria for hiring • Hone and build in Year 1-3 induction

  8. Strong work ethic: doesn’t expect it to be easy; dedicated to working hard and doing the job well Problem-solver not a problem- maker ALWAYS meet deadlines and keep their word Honesty and ethical behavior 1. Professionalism

  9. Want to reach beyond art to become valuable on school team • Can see the big picture, understands when to keep admin. informed, when too ask questions and when to handle it themselves • See themselves as a professional in ALL ways, ALL the time (dress, actions, preparation; interpersonal interactions)

  10. Know the first year will mean longdays, weekend work to plan, build organizational systems, and reflect and refine practice

  11. Not a “HMU”!

  12. 2. Interpersonal Skills • Understand that you get what you give in relationships • Communicate to students that they CARE about the student, art, the life of the mind • Work well with colleagues and administrators

  13. On-the-Team and grateful to have a good job Things happen – go with it and make it work Positive attitude, on the team and grateful to have a good job Flexible and good-natured; when the unexpected happens can go with it and make it work

  14. At the same time, can be proactive and communicate WISELY Communicate excitement about learning in art and in many areas beyond art

  15. Reach out to classroom teachers – understand interdisciplinary nature of learning and build ways to connect with other teachers • Build respect and relationships throughout the school and system; volunteer for committees and special projects and DO THEM WELL • Never bring problems forward without thoughtful solutions

  16. 3. Emotionally Centered • Emotional resiliency to do the work and grow as a teacher

  17. Plug in to a Support System; be proactive - build their own

  18. Wise choices in role models and teacher friends

  19. 4. Self-Reflective • Reflect on and revise teaching on a daily basis

  20. Identify own strengths and areas of need Build personal learning network to address needs -- State Art Association, NAEA, Area Artists and Centers, peers, experienced art educators Self-Reflective

  21. Self-Reflective • Intellectual curiosity about art: criticism, art history, aesthetics and the creation and communication of meaning in artwork

  22. Year 1-2 Induction Includes • All of the above • Art teacher mentors • Year-long support sessions to address curriculum implementation, planning, classroom management, budget, and more • And we STRESS…

  23. Be careful not to commit to TOO much in and outside of school the first year • Seek Balance! Have fun in your work!

  24. And Finally…Teach with Your Heart!

  25. LOVE the children LOVE your work

  26. Enjoy the Journey

  27. Acknowledgements Images from Fulton County Schools K-12 Students Contact: Denise Jennings Coordinator of Art and Drama Education jennings@fultonschools.org or jennings51@comcast.net http://www.fultonschools.org/dept/curriculum/art/

  28. Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, GA • 97 schools • Over 14,000 employees • 88,000+ students • K-12 Art Education • 162 Certified Art Educators Contact: Denise E. Jennings • Coordinator of Art and Drama Education • jennings@fultonschools.org or jennings51@comcast.net • http://www.fultonschools.org/dept/curriculum/art/

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