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Becoming a Teacher: Looking Forward and Backward at the Same Time

Becoming a Teacher: Looking Forward and Backward at the Same Time. EDF Study Guide #1 Brittany Willis. Metaphors. Being a teacher is like being a: Being a Tour Guide: the teacher sets the itinerary & takes students through the lessons to many new places

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Becoming a Teacher: Looking Forward and Backward at the Same Time

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  1. Becoming a Teacher: Looking Forward and Backward at the Same Time EDF Study Guide #1 Brittany Willis

  2. Metaphors Being a teacher is like being a: • Being a Tour Guide: the teacher sets the itinerary & takes students through the lessons to many new places • Being a Sailor: the teacher changes course in midstream & he/she will determine the better direction • Being a Sculptor: teachers uncover the ideas emerging in the minds of their students • Climbing a Hill: every once in while stop & take a breather & continue on with the lesson

  3. Philosophy of a Teaching Statement • state how you feel people learn most effectively • discuss the approaches you take to help students learn material & skills • explain goals toward which you are working • describe how you measure success in your classroom • illustrate what values you’d like to impart to your students

  4. Attributes of a Good Teacher • Passion for teaching • Love of kids • Dedicated work ethic • Organization skills • Effective management style • Content knowledge • “Goodness of fit” is defined as the compatibility of a person’s temperament with their surrounding environment. • Naturally, there are temperaments and environments that seem to fit while others do not. • It’s vital that a teacher’s temperament fits with their environment (classroom) to give children an opportunity to learn and grow.

  5. Attributes of a Good Teacher cont’d • I’d like to think that I posses some important qualities that will help me in my future career as a teacher. Being around children brings out the very best in me and when I’m around them, there is this light and spark. I’m passionate about teaching them and also learning from them. I believe I have the patience needed and also the organizational skills to put together effective lesson plans. • Some attributes I need to work on are content knowledge & an effective management style.

  6. the National Education Association Code of Ethics • Principle I: The Educator strives to help each student realize their true potential as a worthy and effective member of society. • Principle ll: The quality of the services of the education profession directly influences the nation and other individuals rather than the student

  7. What’s the Difference? School Climate School Culture • student’s point of view of their environment • how they feel • intimidated or comfortable? • school’s history & reputation • what are they known for?

  8. Why should I make a teaching portfolio now? • A teaching portfolio is a record of specific accomplishments attained over an extended period of timeincluding background and professional information. • An education student should prepare one now because there are opportunities out there such as volunteer work and internships that would serve as a great foundation to the portfolio.

  9. Educational Autobiography An educational autobiography summarizes and reflects upon the experiences and events in a person's life up to the present time. I first started school at 4 years old. There are specific memories I have of preschool such as holiday crafts/projects and certain stories and how they made me feel. I was always dropped off and didn’t start riding the bus until 4th grade. I really enjoyed my school, my teachers and my classmates. My elementary years were my favorite and very memorable. I did well and made honor roll frequently. I think a small part of the reason I want to be an elementary school teacher is partly due to my personal experience and memories of how much I loved school when I was little. Everything was exciting and new. I identify most with the picture on the top right. When I was in class, it felt interactive. We played in groups. We did projects in groups. We learned together. The teacher was not big and scary like the picture on the bottom right and we were not separated like the picture on the left.

  10. Defining a Profession Martin’s 3 criteria Yes, it’s a profession! • Offers a unique, definite, & essential service • Places an emphasis on intellectual techniques • Requires a long period of specialized training • Every profession begins with a teacher. • Everyone has to learn and become educated about the career path of their choice.

  11. NEA and AFT NEA AFT • The National Education Association • Largest professional organization/labor union in the US • Represents those preparing to become teachers • American Federation of Teachers • Labor union • Primarily represents teachers

  12. NEA and AFT Cont’d Controversies Benefits • have to pay expensive fees • sometimes required by state • contrary views • can provide legal protection & advice • can join educational debates and topics that you feel strongly about • assistance with life insurance, benefits, etc.

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