Making the decision

to become a teacher

HoneyComb Team: Emily Murray, Lydia Sawyer,

Amber Winterbottom, Madelyn Wilder, and

Gabriella Soliz.

Hello!

We are the Honey Comb Group!This week we will be learning about how public education,

technology, certification & standards, educational unions and building your eportfolio will prepare you for your future

profession as a teacher!

In this presentation we will be focusing on . . .

● What Public Education is and the 6 themes of public education.

● How technology benefits the classroom. ● The Praxi Series & their 3 Tests● The NCBT Professional Teaching

Standards● The American Federation of Teachers &

The National Education Association● Elements needed for Eportfolio● Tips for a new teacher

“What is

Public

Education?

Public Education is publicly financed tuition-free, accountable to public authorities and accessible to all students. It's free education that every child is allowed to attend, no matter socioeconomic status, race, gender etc.

-Lydia

six themes of public education's mission 1. To provide universal access to free education2. To guarantee equal opportunities for all children3. To unify a diverse population4. To prepare people for citizenship in a democratic society 5. To prepare people to become economically self-sufficient6. To improve social conditions

How does technology benefit the classroom?

Technology brings great benefits to the classroom. It's used to help students connect, communicate and collaborate. Types of ways it benefits the classroom setting are how teachers can reach and interact with their students through a class website, apps and games to help their children learn, and ways to make projects such as videos and online book reports; helping students be creative while applying their knowledge when interacting with technology.

-Lydia

A Praxis Series: series of assessments used by many

states as part of the teacher certification process.

The Praxis 1 tests measure basic academic skills in reading, mathematics, and writing. Usually you take these tests before entering your teacher education program or before your student teaching or internship.

The Praxis II tests measures knowledge about specific subject areas and about principles of learning and teaching. Generally, you take these tests when you complete your teacher preparation program.

The Praxis lll assessments focuses on actual classroom performance. In states that require Praxis lll, it usually takes place in you first year of teaching and leads to a higher level of certification. It includes direct observation of your classroom practice, review of a video or other documentation you send in & interview.

5 core propositions of the NCBT

Professional Teaching Standards

Proposition 1: Teachers are committed to students and learning.

Proposition 2: Teachers know the subject they teach and how to teach those subjects to students

Proposition 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring students learning.

Proposition 4: Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience.

Proposition 5: Teachers are members of learning communities.

(The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, 2002)

American Federation of Teachers v.s. National

education association

AFT NEA

BOTH● Represents the interests of classroom teachers everywhere

● Works to protect teachers rights as employees of a school district. ● 1.3 million members● 3 million members

Offers teachers the opportunities to attend conferences, read and

contribute to journals, access lesson plans and other professional resources.

● Founded in 1916 ● Founded in 1857

● Directly represents many teachers in many school districts.

● Acts as a lobbying organization on education issues, and helps set professional standards for teaching.

elements to include in one's teaching portfolio

Describe your educational philosophy

Keep your materials in a three-ring binder, as you will add and remove materials as time goes on

Include a few samples of student work from your field experience

Include resume, certifications, awards, and letters of reference

Don't overdo it, just be concise and to the point

Include a table of contents so that viewers can skip to parts that particularly concern them

Interstate New Teacher Assessment & Support Consortium (INTASC):

is an organization that develops standards and principles to guide the preparation, licensing, and professional development of

teachers. INTASC’s members are state education agencies and national education organizations.

Principle 1: The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and

structures of the discipline he or she teaches and can create learning experiences

that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.

Principle 2: The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can

provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social, and personal

development.

Principle 3: The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to

learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse

learners.

Principle 4: The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies

to encourage students’ development of critical thinking, problem solving, and

performance skills.

Principle 5: The teacher uses an understanding of individual, group motivation and

behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social

interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

INTASC Ten Principles for Beginning Teachers

Principle 6: The teacher uses knowledge of effective, verbal, nonverbal, and media

communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive

interaction in the classroom.

Principle 7: The teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter,

students, the community, and curriculum goals.

Principle 8: The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment

strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical

development of the learner.

Principle 9: The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the

effects of his/her choices and actions on others and who actively seeks out

opportunities to grow professionally.

Principle 10: The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and

agencies in the larger community to support students’ learning and well-being.

INTASC Ten Principles for Beginning Teachers

9 tips for new teachers1. Be prepared and learn as much as you can about the school environment that will be your first teaching job.

2. Keep a journal: Write down your beginning experiences. Include your fears and questions.

3. Join a collegial group, and find a friend: Become part of a new-teacher group. Find a person in your school to share your experiences of teaching.

4. Find a mentor: Connect with an experienced teacher whom you trust, and communicate your hopes and fears to.

5. Remember that teaching is not telling: Teaching is not about you; it is about the students.

6. Plan for creative experiences and activities: Listen to your students ideas and prepare active and engaging lessons.

8. Be passionate: Be delighted to be with your students, come in well prepared, and have a specific plan in mind. 9. Differentiate instruction:

Equitable and fair-minded teaching considers the ways all of our students, in all of their diversity, learn best.

7. To create a safe environment, show that you are human: Do not believe that you have to know everything and do everything right.

CONTINUED. . . .

Throughout this course, I have confirmed that teaching will, in fact, require a lot of hard work and dedication. There

are many elements that go into teaching, and many different types of students to assist. A lot of the history of teaching and the procedures that go along with it were new to me this semester, however, I loved learning where and how my future career was founded. My strengths as a teacher are patience, compassion, and organization. My weaknesses as a teacher are flexibility and creativity. From here I will transfer to Florida State University and continue in my classes and field work to become an

elementary teacher.

-Madelyn

Final thoughts about being a teacher?

The End

We hope you have a good idea of the expectations and processes you’ll have to adhere to while starting an amazing

journey to becoming a teacher! By recognizing all the opportunities and helpful resources that will be available to

you in the future you’ll be able to use them to your full advantage to be your best! Best of luck to everyone!

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