1. Caprice PaduanoChapter 13Becoming a Professional Teacher 13-1

2. 1. Why is your induction into teaching important?2. What can you learn from observing in classrooms?3. How can you gain practical experience for becoming ateacher?4.How can you develop your teaching portfolio?5.How can you benefit from having a mentor?6.What opportunities for continuing professional developmentwill you have?7.What new leadership roles for teacher are emerging?8.How do teachers contribute to educational research?9.How are teachers providing leadership for schoolrestructuring and curriculum reform?10. What can you expect as a beginning teacher?11. How will your performance as a teacher be evaluated? 13-2 3. Due to problems and concerns that new teachersexperience school districts and states havedeveloped induction programsInduction programs provide beginning teacherswith continued assistance during the first year ofteachingInduction programs have the following purposes Improve teaching performance Increase retention of beginning teachers Promote personal and professional well being Satisfy mandated requirements Transmit the culture of the school to beginning teachers 13-3 4. Field Experiencesclassroom observations and work in the classroom, required bycollegesTechnology and Classroom Observations Distance Learninguse of technology such as video transmissions that allow studentsto receive instruction at multiple sites, and now allows preserviceteacher to observe classroom settings off campus as a group13-4 5. Focused Observationsfocused notices of differences in communications, behaviors,lessons in the classroom; may be guided questions,Observation toolsInformal qualitative descriptionsFormal quantitative checklists 13-5 6. TutoringVideoPracticaClassroom AidesStudent Teaching Student teaching journal Reflective teaching logsSubstitute Teaching13-6 7. ClassroomExperiencesMicroteaching brief single concept lessonstaught to a small group of studentsTeaching simulations analysis of written orfilmed teaching situations Colleges and districts are experimenting with Virtual Reality (VR) to increase effective teaching skills 13-7 8. Advantages of SubstituteDisadvantages of SubstituteTeaching Teaching Gain experience, confidence Low Payand techniques No benefits Compare and contrastdifferent schools Lack of organized structure toimprove conditions Become better prepare forinterviews May not be welcomed Network Must adapt quickly todifferent philosophies Chance to see and hear of jobopenings Lack of continuity Learn about politics of schools Choose days to work 13-8 9. ProfessionalPortfolio collection of work thatdocuments accomplishments in the area ofprofessional practice ContentsLesson PlansCommunications sentResume UsesEstablish growthReflection and goal settingVehicle for collaboration and demonstrating knowledgeInterview toolAlternate assessment measure that can be preparation for state, regionalor national accreditation 13-9 10. Finding a Mentor Mentoring one to one teaching from a more experienced teacher to the protg 13-10 11. Reflection and Self-Assessment for Professional GrowthTeacher Workshops In-service workshopsTeacher Centers Provide atmosphere and location for increased understanding and share resources 13-11 12. Professional Development Schools (PDSs)School-university partnershipsLinking school restructuring and reform of teachereducationProvide the following opportunities Learning programs for diverse students Practical thought provoking preparation for novice teachers New understanding and professional experience for veteranteachers Research adds to knowledge for all to make schools moreproductive13-12 13. Supervising and Mentoring of Student Teachers Veteran teachers must rethinking their own teaching, justify and strive to continue learningGraduate Study Required to maintain certification13-13 14. TeacherInvolvement in Teacher Education,Certification and Staff Development Teachers are serving as mentors Teachers are designing in-services Teachers are becoming board certified to meet high standards and improve educationTeacher-Leaders Teacher assuming greater leadership in organizations Writing grants Organizing staff development Creating connections with community and area colleges Hybrid Teachers13-14 15. TeacherResearcher professional teacher whoconducts classroom research to improve teachingConducting Classroom Action Research Action Research classroom based study by teachers, to improve instructionIdentified QuestionObservationReflectionHypothesisTest13-15 16. Leadership and Collaboration for School ReformExamples: Participating in Professional Teacher Organizations Taking part in school decisions Writing Standards Sharing Ideas Mentoring Personnel Decisions Improving Facilities and Technology Working with parents Creating Community, Business and College Partnerships Being Community Leaders Becoming Involved Politically Being Visible and communicating positive information13-16 17. First Day Set high standards the first day Create pleasant learning climateAdvice from Experience Teachers Plan Extra Activities Personalize the day and activities Dont put all effort into first day plan a smooth year 13-17 18. Quantitative and Qualitative EvaluationQuantitative - paper pencil rating forms used bysupervisors to record events or behavior objectively innumber and frequencyQualitative written open ended narrative descriptions ofclassroom events in terms of qualities, subjective13-18 19. Clinical SupervisionSupervisor follows 4 step model Preconference Observation Analyzes and Interprets Data Post Conference 13-19