Becoming a Teacher 101 Everything your college didn’t tell you… But your coworkers will! The Three Hooters Team 2: Dora, Erin, & Mindy

The New Teacher Question yourself and understand what you expect from teaching and what you are willing to give to it.

Reasons for teaching –calling –love of subject, –like kids –summers off Connection to the community Positive experiences in school Make a difference in the life of child Why Teach?

Our Ideal

The Reality Teaching can be a thankless job. Long hours, low pay, limited advancement. Apathy, hostility, complaints from students. Crowded classrooms. Teachers become disillusioned. 1/2 of all new teachers quit within 5 years. The best teachers balance reality with idealism.

Moral Foundation –Student as a responsible citizen Social Foundation –Students involved in community Political Foundation Education = Survival –In this time and place, an education is going to be better… Students: –collaborating and discussing learning –leading their own education –developing initiative, self discipline and empathy. Why Education Matters

Who We Teach Demographics Special Needs and Accommodations Past Achievement Community, Social and Familial Considerations Knowledge of WHO the Students are Respect, Compassion and Equity

What We Teach Importance of Core Subjects –English –Math –Science –History Importance of Fine Arts and CTE Determining Importance

Selection Plan All about the Students Inquiry-based Engagement Challenge How To Teach It

What Should Be Assessed? Have a Clear Purpose Formative vs. Summative vs. Informative Data Impact Reflect

Badmouth other teachers or students. Reinforce the negative - celebrate the positive! Give undeserved praise. Give in to student whining. Celebrate success (no matter how small). Be purposeful. “Burn and learn;” it’s okay! Collaborate with co-workers. Have a sense of humor.

Resources Canestrari, L. S., & Marlowe, B. (2009). Educational foundations, an anthology of critical readings. Sage Publications, Inc. Ellis, R. K. (2001). Teaching, learning, and assessment together, the reflective classroom. Eye On Education, Inc.