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CHAPTER 10 Collin College EDUC 1301 Making the Decision to Become a Teacher

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Like being around children or teenagers? Are you a good listener? Want to contribute to the social good? Like to guide social situations? Participate thoughtfully in discussions? Are you introspective? Take pleasure in others success? Willing to help, even if it inconveniences you? Comfortable working on group projects? Support consensus? Do you believe you can learn from your students?

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Watch the Teach Source Video Case, Teaching as a Profession: What Defines Effective Teaching? What do you think of High school teacher Henry Turners advice to know who you are, and draw upon your strengths (e.g., sense of humor, passion for reading & writing) in your teaching? What are your personal strengths that you can develop further to help you as an individual become the most effective teacher possible? Observing other teachers in action is an eye-opening practice according to high school Chemistry teacher Jerusha Vogel. Describe the most striking lessons you have learned (either positive or negative) from your Service Learning experience this semester.

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Goals: Provide universal access & equal opportunity Prepare people to lead productive lives Educate people to become good citizens Improve social conditions By teaching students to be mindful, your classroom can be a microcosm of global social justice

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American education is a large mosaic with varied methods, beliefs, and standards. Teaching is a journey of inward and outward exploration it is at times. Unpredictable, sometimes frustrating, definitely rewarding. Requires patience, introspection, and reflection!

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Students live their lives using technology! Technology helps students: Integrate information from multiple media Transform info from one format into another Grasp key concepts Connect to people and ideas Technology helps teachers: Reach beyond the classroom Supplement their knowledge base See Google for Educators!

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A two-year degree program which includes the core curriculum and education coursework required by universities. Collin College offers 3 AAT degrees: 1. EC-6 th Grades, 4 th -8 th Grades, or EC-12 Grades 2. 8 th -12 th Grades or EC-12 th Grades 3. EC-4 th Early Childhood Specialization Education and early childhood courses include field experiences in public schools Most AAT degrees100% transferable to local universities Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 13 - 7

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MINIMUM TRANSFER REQTS University Min GPA Min HOURS Min THEA UTD2.7560 R-260; M-240; W-240 TWU2.7560 R-260; M-240; W-240 UNT2.7560 R-240; M-230; W-220 TAMU2.0020 R-250; M-230; W-220 TX TECH2.7560 R-260; M-240; W-240 DBU3.0045 R-260; M-240; W-240 UTA2.7560 R-270; M-230; W-220

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Junior Status Criminal History Check Fingerprinting TB Screening Minimum GPA Minimum THEA Scores Formal Application or declaration Check with university advisor in COE Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 13 - 9

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Freshman Year Remediation Core Classes Sophomore Year Core Classes Associate Classes Junior Year-First Semester Major Classes Apply to Teacher Education Junior Year-Second Semester Major Classes First professional class (es) Senior Year- First Semester Ex TAMU -Internship 2 days per week in classroom 1 day per week in seminar Senior Year-Second Semester Ex TAMU -Residency 5 days per week in classroom Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 13 - 10

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Typically occur in your last semester, during your student teaching experience Universities will have some kind of practice or study sessions since their accreditation depends on you Also, check http://texes.ets.org/texes/prepMaterials / for preparation manuals including test tips and sample questions to assist you in preparing for the tests http://texes.ets.org/texes/prepMaterials / http://texes.ets.org/texes/prepMaterials / You will take at least 2 exams: One in pedagogy and one in your content area be sure to study for both. $82 each through ETS Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 13 - 11

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Assuming you pass your exams and your courses, the certification officer for your COE manages the approval process for certification. You have forms to fill out and fees to pay ($77 each cert) You should be fully certified as of the date you walk across the stage and receive your diploma Additional certifications require only that you pass the content portion of the exam for that area. Review your certifications at http://www.sbec.state.tx.us http://www.sbec.state.tx.us Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 13 - 12

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NEA 2.7 million members Geographically diverse membership Offers a wide range of services Endorses candidates and positions that favor education Money & size increase influence AFT About.9 million members Members in key urban areas Known for aggressive labor-relations tactics Champions reform efforts that benefit education and teachers Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 15 - 13

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National Association for the Education of Young Children | NAEYC National Association for the Education of Young Children | NAEYC Association of American Educators Council for Exceptional Children National Science Teachers Association National Council of Teachers of English National Council for the Social Studies National Association for Music Education International Reading Association National Council of Teachers of Mathematics National Art Education Association Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 15 - 14

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Student Enrollment in Schools - UP Class Sizes - SMALLER Enrollment in Teacher Education Programs - STEADY Geographical Location URBAN & RURAL Subject Matter and Grade Levels Taught (SCIENCE, MATH, LANGUAGES, COMPUTER, SPECIAL / BILINGUAL ED) (MIDDLE SCHOOL) Retiring Teachers, Teacher Turnover, and Returning Teachers MORE of EACH Economic Conditions - WORSENING Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 13 - 15

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Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 13 - 17 49K more teachers needed over the next 5 years in TEXAS alone!

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Traditional Licensure Requires completion of approved teacher education program TExES or other teacher competency exam In some states, background check, oath of allegiance, fingerprinting and/or health check Alternative Licensure Variety of alternative programs, including Teach for America, Troops to Teachers Usually require a bachelors degree and/or experience in subject taught May require an exam Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 13 - 18

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Private schools 10% of U.S. students 12% of U.S. teachers U.S. Government Department of Defense, 22nd largest school district Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 13 - 19

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Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 13 - 21 Average first year teacher salary in Texas is $40K, and goes up to $60K by retirement!

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U.S.A.: Highest demand for special education, earth science, chemistry, physics, math, bilingual education, computer science, foreign languages Abroad: Mostly for native English speakers to teach English (usually need certificate)

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Campaign actively Prepare materials Resume Teaching portfolio Credential file Develop interview skills Determine job availability Gain experience through substitute teaching Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 13 - 23

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Presentation: Do not overdo it: Concise, well-organized Organize it on a website- provide the URL Also have an electronic version on a DVD to submit Have a print version available: Include table of contents Include copies of resum, certifications, awards, letters of references

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Contents: Short essay describing your interest in teaching & current accomplishments Educational philosophy statement Describe classroom management strategies Discuss student teaching experience Mention grade levels, lessons taught Include supervisor observations, student work samples Video or photos of your teaching (w. consent) Exercises from the textbook, where applicable.

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Are you hearing more criticism of the teaching profession? Is the criticism of teachers unfair or is there some truth to it? How should teachers respond? How should the teaching profession be changed? Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 13 - 26

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Other school occupations Librarian, counselor, school psychologist, supervisor, administrator Early childhood education/day care Adult education Training College or University Recreation & leisure Publishing Professional organizations Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 13 - 27

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Planning and decision making Working under pressure Conducting performance evaluations Keeping records and organizing materials Using technology Interpersonal relations Effective written and oral communications Managing groups of people Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 13 - 28

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Teaching is: A life of service Complex and demanding A chance to experience joy, growth, and a sense of accomplishment Do you have the passion and the strengths for this career?