Becoming a Teacher Ninth Edition Forrest W. Parkay Chapter 1 Teaching: Your Chosen Profession ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Focus Questions Why do I want to teach? What are the benefits of teaching? What are the challenges of teaching? What will society expect of me as a teacher? What is the job outlook for teachers? How will I become a highly qualified teacher? Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Why Do I Want to Teach? Primary reasons to Teach Desire to work with children and young people

Why Do I Want to Teach? Passion for teaching Influence Teachers often teach because of the following Passion of Subject Passion for the Teaching Life Passion for the Teaching-Learning Process Influence Positive relationships with previous teachers may have influenced the desire to teach. …. “Do my actions show my values to my students? So I have become a kinder more honest Ms. Gray”…. Salina Gray Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Why Do I Want to Teach? Desire to serve Teaching is chosen out of a desire to serve others Wanting life’s work to have meaning Influenced by experience volunteering in educational settings Desire to give something back to society Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

What are the benefits of teaching? Practical benefits of teaching Hours and vacations Flexibility “Mini vacations” year round Salaries are increasing Fringe benefits Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

What are the benefits teaching? Salaries have been on the increase 1999-2000 the national average was $41,807 2009-2012 the national average was $55,350 2015-2016 a 5% increase is estimated Fringe benefits Medical insurance Retirement Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

What are the Challenges of Teaching? Long working hours High Stakes Testing Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) 2002: NCLB 2011: A Blueprint for Reform Race to the Top Tech-Savvy Students Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

What Will Society Expect of Me as a Teacher? To be Trustworthy To Be Competent & Effective Help all learners succeed Need to stay informed of exemplary practices To be Accountable Create a safe effective learning environment Equalize educational opportunity Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

What is the Job Outlook for Teachers? Teaching and the Economic Recession The 2008 financial crisis led to school district cuts The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Tenure-job granted to teachers usually after 2 – 5 years of satisfactory work Demand Teachers of Color; with Disabilities; by Region & Specialty The number of minority & disability student populations is increasing, teachers who can specialize or are willing to move will find favorable positions Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

How Will I Become a Highly Qualified Teacher? Highly Qualified Teachers (HQTs) Have a bachelor’s degree Full state certification Knowledge of subject taught Professional Standards Sets of standards from professional associations that evaluate progress toward becoming an effective teacher Certification and Licensure Teaching certificate – a license to teach Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

How Will I Become a Highly Qualified Teacher? Praxis Series “Putting theory into practice” The evaluation process of becoming a teacher Praxis I. Pre-Professional Skills Tests Praxis II. Subject Assessments Praxis III. Classroom Performance Assessment State Licensure Certification Requirements Alternative Certification Becoming At Teacher, 9e, Forrest W. Parkay ISBN: 0132767465 © 2013, 2010, 2007Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved