Section 1: Know What It Means to Be a 21st Century Educator

More than 3 million educators will report to work on the first day of school this year in the USA. There are some similarities with American educators in the 21st Century. Idealistic sense of purpose. We know we make a difference in students lives. Committed to their success.

New teachers will collaborate with various groups to allow you to grow professionally. We have access to a lot of information from research to determine how students learn. We tailor lessons for individual learning styles.

Today’s teacher routinely use self reflection to improve their teaching expertise. This reflection help to refine teachers skills. We rely on technology to enhance instructional practices (network, research, connection, access, offer).

Teachers see the future in our students. As a teacher, you will never be rich. You will be rewarded repeatedly, because you will help students achieve their dreams, and in doing so, you will achieve your own. Welcome to your new profession.

The Challenges of Our Changing Profession Countless studies indicate that teachers are the most significant factor in any student’s schooling. It is teachers who inspire students to believe in their goals and dreams.

You Can Manage Your Professional Challenges Successfully Anytime you feel overwhelmed, remember that all teachers have had to deal with what you are going through. Paperwork, fatigue, burnout, parents, culture, generation gap, equipment, materials, students personal issues, uncertainty.

Signs of a great teacher is the ability to generate and implement innovative and effective solutions to an array of classroom challenges.

Professionalism: The Powerful Force Underlying Everything We Do Professionalism means being the VERY BEST teacher that you can be every day. It sends the message that you are in control of your classroom and yourself. Behaving in a professional manner will earn the respect of your students, parents, administrators, and colleagues.

3 Basic Principles of Professionalism Commit yourself to maintaining high standards of professional performance. Commit yourself to establishing a productive, positive classroom environment. Commit yourself to actively promoting student achievement and learning.

Principle 1: Commit yourself to maintaining high standards of professional performance. Increase your knowledge base about your subject and the pedagogy which is the method and practice of teaching especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept. Learn to work as a team member.

Principle 2: Commit yourself to establishing a productive, positive classroom environment. Establish a classroom climate that is centered on learning and not on strife. Principle 3: Commit yourself to actively promoting student achievement and learning. After determining the students needs; create individualized instruction based on their strengths/weaknesses. Design & deliver dynamic instruction.

Create a Culture of High Performance Ways to know you have created this culture: The classroom is student centered Students are fully engaged Work is goal oriented and purposeful Teacher use current research & best practices Students master assigned material Instruction is based on analysis of data

You should do the following for students: Set high goals and expectations Students should know the goals and expectations Encourage teamwork Acknowledge their triumphs and celebrate them

Become a Highly Qualified Teacher To be highly qualified a teacher has to: Earn at least a bachelor’s degree Hold a teaching certificate from the state in which they intend to practice. Demonstrate competence in the subject matter.

Become a Effective Teacher Professional development Discuss issues with trusted colleagues and come up with a solution Use best practices Use resources (local, state, national) Network with other teachers KNOW the curriculum Be aware of learning styles/needs Develop a reflective practice Find a mentor/role model Seek feedback

Developing a Reflective Practice Reflecting on our teaching should be a part of every aspect of our professional lives. Recording ideas and observation in a journal on a regular basis. You can record online, computer desktop folder, paper, audio…just record, review, reflect.

PiE Student Lesson Reflection You will use this document as a lesson reflective piece based on a lesson you will teach to the whole class. You are expected to teach a minimum of 4 lessons this year and one from each of the core areas of (math, science, social studies and reading/language arts). Be very honest in your response and take your time. This will help you to become a highly effective teacher. The information must be typed. These will be kept in your notebook after the grade has been recorded.

Teacher Worksheet 1.1 Template for Professional Self-Reflection Each week you will complete the Reflective Question Handout You will pick one of the days during that week to reflect on your teaching/interaction with your students. Due every Friday

Teacher Worksheet 1.3 Learning from Exemplary Teachers You are to complete (2) of these. (1) Observe one of your high school teachers (2) Observe your mentor teacher Answer the questions according. Due Friday

Learning from Role Models and Mentors Role models and mentors help you develop into a highly effective teacher. No matter how long you teach; you will be able to learn from those competent school allies who are generous with time, energy, and knowledge.

Finding an Appropriate Role Model Look for an organized teacher who can serve as role model when it comes to efficiency. Someone who can deal with: Upset Parents Disruptive students And other things that may come up

Working Well with Mentors Search for someone who have high standards for themselves/students. Comfortable being observed by others An effective mentor is good humored, tactful, knowledgeable, and eager to share, enthusiastic about teaching and helping your learn.

Practical Level Questions How to handle planning and curriculum concerns How to use various educational software programs How to obtain materials and supplies How to work with parents and guardians How to find where equipment is stored How to group students successfully Art of Teaching Questions Solving common classroom problems Helping students with special needs Increasing student motivation Designing differentiated instruction Handling diverse groups of students Evaluating students fairly Incorporating a variety of teaching strategies

Seeking Feedback on Your Professional Performance www.surveymonkey.com (FREE) Video Ask colleagues Exit slips/reflective questions Suggestion box

Peer Observation Lesson You will use Pinterest to find a craft that can be used in the internship class. You will teach this craft to the iPET class. Your craft lesson must be in the Madeline Hunter lesson plan format. You are responsible for bringing your materials and make sure each student have materials to make the craft. PiE classmates will use Teacher Worksheet B.1 Lesson Study Observation and complete based on their observation of you.

Teacher Worksheet 1.4 Making the Most of Peer Observation After you have taught a craft lesson to the iPET class one of your PiE classmates will complete this worksheet based on your lesson. Due a the end of the lesson.

Using the Evaluation Process to Improve Your Teaching Skills If you want to grow as a teacher, then adopt the attitude that your evaluators only offer you advice in areas in which you need to improve. Every teacher has areas of performance that can be improved. You can suffer through the process, or you can benefit from it.

Planned classroom observation Informal visits from administrators Final evaluation conference

How to Prepare For An Observation It is normal to feel nervous about being observed. Be proactive Keep lesson simple Tell your students what about the observation Write out your lesson plan (collect extra copies of all handouts, textbooks, materials for lessons) Control your anxiety

Observation by AP Have one of the AP’s come observe the class. Have one of the AP’s discuss HISD Evaluation system.

Teacher Worksheet 1.5 How Observers Will Evaluate You Use this as a Self Evaluation tool. You will complete this at the end of each Nine Weeks and tune it in on the following days. 1st Nine Weeks: October 10 2nd Nine Weeks: December 5 3rd Nine Weeks: March 6 4th Nine Weeks: May 8 This is also the evaluation tool that the Mentor’s will grade you on.

Turn Criticism Into a Positive Experience Having to discuss an unsatisfactory evaluation with your supervisor is not easy; but it can be beneficial. Make the evaluation conference a positive one by: Take an open mind, pen & paper to write with Listen objectively Ask for advice and suggestions Keep the admin updated on your progress in following the suggestions/advice

Maintaining Sustained Professional Growth Attend conferences Read professional journals Investigate National Board Standards Join professional organizations Keep a professional portfolio

Set to Achieve Professional Goals Set SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely) goals. Write down your goals. Track the goals you have achieved.

Teacher Worksheet 1.7 Are You In Charge of Your Career? Complete this by the following dates. Keep a record to see where you are during the school year. You will complete this at the end of each Nine Weeks and tune it in on the following days. 1st Nine Weeks: October 10 2nd Nine Weeks: December 5 3rd Nine Weeks: March 6 4th Nine Weeks: May 8

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