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Education and Schooling 4202

Education and Schooling 4202. Week of Sept. 08/08 Asst. Professor G. Sharpe. Today’s Agenda. 1. Attendance 2. Sign in for Today’s Session/Important Info./Confidential 3. Congratulations! 4. Introductions- G. Sharpe and the Section

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Education and Schooling 4202

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  1. Education and Schooling4202 Week of Sept. 08/08 Asst. Professor G. Sharpe

  2. Today’s Agenda 1. Attendance 2. Sign in for Today’s Session/Important Info./Confidential 3. Congratulations! 4. Introductions- G. Sharpe and the Section 5. The Syllabus (class goals, expectations, assignment due dates, etc.) 6. Chapter #1 Teaching-Your Chosen Profession/ Group Work and Sharing of Ideas 7. Reflections on First Week of Teaching Observation 8. Next Weeks Readings/Focus Questions for Discussion

  3. Me! Glen Sharpe • Congratulations! Well over 5000 applicants for the positions held in all 3 divisions, 749 Bed students • I’m going to let your Principals/Associate Teachers tell you that this is the best BEd program in Ontario! • G.A.S. Diploma from Sheridan College (1984) • Graduated from York HBA- Psychology/English • BEd- Lakehead University • MEd-Nipissing University • EdD- University of Toronto

  4. Me! Glen Sharpe • Research Interests include: • Bullying By Teachers • Sensitivity Training for Teachers • Democratic/Citizenship Education for Students • 20th year of teaching • I have worked as a F/T teaching assistant before attending Teacher’s College • Summer School Program/Hockey School

  5. G.S. Continued • Taught grades 3, 3/4, 4, 4/5, 5/6, 6, 6/7,8,and Special Education classes • I have acted as a Mentor for new teachers in Peel and Simcoe CDSB • I have had several Practicum Students in my classrooms over the years • I have written Curriculum Documents for Peel/Simcoe SCDSB’s respectively

  6. G.S. Continued • Worked for the Ontario College of Teachers as a Curriculum Consultant • Worked on Hiring Teams for Simcoe/Peel • I have been laid off/participated in strike actions in the mid-1990’s • Negotiated New Contracts for teaching peers • What Does all this mean?

  7. GS Continued • I do not have all of the answers! • I am developing my craft like you are • I am growing as a teacher like all of you (us!) • Nipissing U gives all its employees funds for professional growth as educators • My passions include teaching, athletics, reading, film • Before we get into section introductions • Helpful Website: www.ocup.org • A site devoted to provincially approved, printable units of study for all grades/split grades and all subjects • Use these plans, you do not have to reinvent the wheel

  8. Introductions-Guidelines • 1. Name • 2. Where you are from. • 3. Where you would like to teach? (next September) • 4. Desired grade? • 5. Share with the group. Please try to keep your response to a minute or less. Thank you. • Stop for next class? • After sharing, we will view a brief film clip and discuss the Syllabus. Please have a pen/highlighter ready when reviewing the syllabus.

  9. What is Education and Schooling? • Film Clip- School of Rock (7 minutes) • Essentially, my course deals with all that’s wrong with Jack Black’s character • Legally, Morally, Professionally, Ethically, the idea of teacher Accountability • I will try to steer you clear of the many mistakes I made as a teacher, such as………. • My course will delve into the roles/responsibilities of all teachers in Ontario • Let’s take a closer look at the syllabus!

  10. Chapter #1 Teaching-Your Chosen Profession • The chapter deals with the many reasons why we want to teach • The realities of teaching/positive and negative dimensions of the job • The chapter emphasizes the connections of teachers and teaching to society- to children, to parents, to the nation • Society has high expectations of teachers • Teachers are accountable for student achievement, for helping all learners achieve, and for maintaining high standards of conduct

  11. The Challenges of Teaching • BURNOUT- has a devastating impact on the successful performance of teachers • Research has shown that burnout hits the average teacher in the seventh and tenth year of teaching • Combating BURNOUT- regular physical fitness (3-5 times a week) and sufficient sleep! • Exercise helps one cope with the stress related to the position

  12. The Challenges of Teaching • Teacher-Student Ratios (lower in the Primary grades) • Student Mobility Rates- refers to the proportion of students within a school or district who move during an academic year • Classroom Management and Increasing Violence • Social Problems that Impact Students

  13. The Challenges of Teaching (2) • Canada’s Urban and Rural Challenges • Aboriginal Education • Canada’s Sprawling Geography • Diverse Populations • Long Working Hours • Teaching= Unpredictable/ both +/- aspects • The Difficulty of Assessing Student Learning

  14. What Does Society Expect of Teachers? • Teacher Competency- being proficient in the use of instructional strategies, curriculum materials, advanced educational technologies, and effective classroom management techniques • Teacher Accountability- expect teachers to adhere to high professional moral standards and to create effective learning environments for all students

  15. The Rewards of Teaching! • The Children! • The Competitive Salary • The Benefits Package • The Possibility for Advancement • Relative Autonomy • Creativity (lesson planning, delivery etc.) • Vacation Time!

  16. Exercise! • Establish a Group Recorder/Speaker for your group • Reflect upon and record the characteristics (Point Form) of the Least and Most Effective Teachers that you have had in your respective careers as students • 15 minutes-Share • Blackboard Recorder?

  17. Observation Week • Thoughts? • Ideas? • Problems Encountered? • Surprises? • What did you learn? • Positive? • Negative? • Lingering Questions?

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