The Importance Of A Teacher Educator

Teaching: Complexities In Teacher's Work In Australia The objective of this study is to discuss important complexities in teacher's work. According to Churchill, et al (2013) The commitment to teaching brought to the studies and careers of teachers confirms that today's teachers and teachers previously genuinely love to learn and have a great desire to teach. Churchill et al (2013) states that this "deep commitment to humanity and making a difference in the lives of the next generation are among the qualities of people drawn to a career in teaching." (p.4) Some students are able to recall the teacher that transformed their lives and as stated by an experienced teacher and teacher educator "Whatever the situation the influence teachers have on their students I long lasting and can be profound. Good teaching makes a difference in the lives of children and young people." (Pugach, 2009, p.1 in: Churchill, et al, 2013, p.4)

Teaching is an extremely important profession as we are responsible for training up the future generations of our community, country and in effect, the world. In order to be a successful and effective teacher there are some basic skills and competencies that one must possess. The experiences that students have inside (and outside) our classrooms, schools and various other institutes will shape and mould their approach to our subjects and to life in general. Therefore, it requires a certain level of skill and training to be deemed professionally fit to enter into this career path and even then, continuous

Running head: The Importance of Teaching Education The Importance of Teaching Education Foundations of Theory and Practice in Master’s Studies Abstract The Importance of Teaching Education should be a part of everyone's life. A good education offers something for everyone, whether it is on the simple level or a more complex one. Education should provide an opportunity for students to develop a strong sense of creativity, a high self esteem, and a lifelong respect for learning

Throughout this last semester, I have been student teaching at Shawswick Middle School where I was able to take a critical look at myself as an educator. Though the teacher and I did not see eye to eye, this disagreement helped me to better form my own pedagogical beliefs and establish confidence in myself as an educator.

National Education Association Code of Ethics Preamble The National Education Association feels that the education profession involves a unified labor force attending the needs of all students and the term “educator” extends to the support personnel as well. The educator believes in the value and pride of each student, recognizes the extreme significance in the search of the truth, and devoted to excellence. The defense of the freedom to learn, teach, and guarantee the equal educational opportunity for all are essential to the goals of an educator. The educator will identify the extent of responsibility essential to the teaching process. The educator hopes to obtain the respect and confidence of their colleagues, students, parents, and

As a student in the Education Department at Saint Mary’s College, I have been assigned a set of eight standards to fulfill before graduation. Having these standards guides all students in becoming the necessary well-rounded teacher candidates needed to go into the field of education and ultimately becoming a successful teacher in the future. Each standard relates to a different area, including having a broad and comprehensive understanding of learning processes, the professional environment, and content. Throughout the last two years, I have had a number of opportunities, both in the field and in my classes at Saint Mary’s, to meet these eight standards.

Being a teacher is one of the most difficult professions in the world. We are responsible for the education of all the future citizens. As teachers, content will always be a major component of what we do but it should not be what drives us. Kottler, Zehm, and Kottler (2005), authors of “On Being a Teacher: The Human Dimension”, believe that the “goal of education is not to teach subject matter but to promote the development of productive and positive human beings.” In order to accomplish that,

The differences were connected with a teacher’s original preparation for the teaching profession, licensing in the particular subject area to be taught, strength of the educational experience, and the degree of experience in teaching along with the demonstration of abilities through the National Board Certification, in which all of these facets can be addressed through policy (Darling-Hammond, 2010).America has not produced a national method containing supports and reasons to guarantee that teachers’ are adequately prepared and equipped to teach all children effectively when they first enter into the career of teaching. America also does not have a vast collection of methods available that will maintain the evaluation and continuing development of a teacher’s effectiveness in the classroom, or support decisions about entry into the field of teaching and the continuance in the profession of teaching (Darling-Hammond, 2010). n order to reach the belief that all students will be taught and learn to high standards calls for a makeover in the methods our system of education in order to be a magnet for, train, support or uphold, and cultivate effective teachers in more efficient ways. A makeover that is contingent in a certain degree of how the abilities or skills are comprehended (Darling-Hammond, 2010).In the last few years there has been increasing

“Teachers are people who could not get the careers they really wanted” a misconception some people have of the teaching profession. Most teachers are people who have chosen to fill the arduous, yet rewarding role of passing social norms and information on to others. Teachers do not always have a good reputation, they are misrepresented in media and by uninformed people. One way to combat such misconceptions is for teachers to continue advocating for the utmost highest educational standards. This semester, on my journey to become an educator, I encountered three major themes that have been a persistent in factor in my school observations, in selected novels, in lecture, and in the required text for this course. Those areas are how the

The authors’ collaborative research began by exploring the future of education and the teaching profession. Through their research, they swiftly concluded a vast majority of people shared the notion that the most important factor that effects student learning is the quality of the teacher. Andy Hargreaves and Michael Fullan continued to take a closer look at how one can maximize the cumulative effect of many quality teachers over time, and the favorable lasting impact this would have on the education of students for many years to come. The ultimate goal of Professional Capital is to increase human capital or the individual teacher’s talents, skills, and capabilities. However, this human capital needs to be distributed and

In theory the more education and preparation a teacher has, the higher the quality and delivery of such content. The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act does its best to recruit the most qualified teachers but falls short of covering other practices that “accommodate student diversity, develop the habits of reflective practitioners and gain a full understanding of the teacher’s changing roles” (Thompson & Smith, 2005, p.74). Without

The teaching profession is a critical one, and unlike any other profession, maybe even more paramount than those of the medical and law fields. A potential teacher has to be dedicated not only in purpose, but in knowledge expertise, and in advocacy. Unfortunately, teaching, is not always perceived as prominent a profession as those stated above, yet is instrumental in developing all professions. No other field in the world can claim such a feat.

I believe an outstanding teacher must differentiate, have good behavior management skills, content knowledge, collaboration, and passion. Teachers need to have the ability to understand students and their abilities. By doing this, teachers will be able to deliver lessons based on their abilities. Managing behavior is no easy task; you need to create a safe and welcoming environment for the students to feel like they are part of the classroom. Teachers need to be able to deliver content in a way students will be able to comprehend no matter what level they might be at. An outstanding teacher always plans before delivering a lesson, strives to improve, and uses many different strategies to teach. Collaboration is key to growing as a first

Yeban (2002) continued that new imperatives are forcing teacher education institutions to re-visit and re-think their assumptions, theories, and practices about the kind of teachers that must be produced. The current curriculum where the respondents of the study belong is deemed insufficient to address these concerns. Issues such as the growing gap between theory and practice, failure to make teachers

My Ideal Teacher When I think about teachers that I have had in the past, several different ones come to my mind. Each of these educators stands out in my mind for a variety of diverse reasons. Whether it is their sense of