Powerpoint presented with lecture during webinar for Kappa Delta Pi national honor association in education on Jan. 19, 2014. Discussed is three areas for professionals: Competence, Performance, and Conduct of novice educators.
3. Lots of “mirror” work
S Professionalism: a changing
target – no single answer
S like “good” Art – you know it
when it is not.
S Honest Self-Assessment
4. Pedagogy
S The art or science of teaching
S Refers to strategies of instruction
or a style of instruction
5. Instructional Theory
S Focuses on how to structure
material for promoting the
education of human beings
S Two Parts: Cognitive, Behavioral
8. Competence: 1-Preparation
S Innovative techniques to create an
effective learning environment
based on the needs of the
students
S Teacher can (still) make classroom
management decisions
9. Competence: 2-Subject
Knowledge
S Knowing the curriculum well is an
advantage – allowing the teacher to
focus on HOW to relate the material
S Must develop and incorporate various
innovative instructional strategies
based on knowledge of learning
theories (what works for you!)
10. Competence: 3-Defined
Pedagogy
S Informed trials to discover the most
effective methods and techniques
S Constant self-evaluation and
revision if necessary
S Allows teacher FREEDOM within
bounds of the scope and sequence
11. Competence - Self Assessment
S Do you feel prepared enough?
S Do you know the curriculum in your chosen
area(s) well enough?
S Was your field practice sufficient to test your
methodologies? Classroom Management!
S What can I do to become MORE prepared?
12. Performance: Efficaciousness
S Efficacious: Having the ability to
achieve the desired effect. Efficient,
effective, practical, valid, dynamic
S Do your methods have the necessary
efficaciousness? How do you know?
13. Performance: Efficaciousness
S Ability to effectively teach the concepts
AND MORE:
S Students learn application of knowledge in
authentic experiences
S Must be reliable and dedicated to
achieving the target – an “active” teacher
14. Performance: Self-Assessment
S How effective and efficient are your
strategies as a novice?
S How dedicated are you to successfully
educating your students?
S How do you intend to keep your skills
honed? Journals, associations, conferences
15. CONDUCT
S How well one takes care of
aesthetics (dispositions),
language, behavior
S Ability to initiate and
maintain quality
communication with
students, parents, and
other professionals
16. CONDUCT
How well one takes care of
S aesthetics (dispositions),
S language,
S behavior
17. CONDUCT
DISPOSITIONS:
S
Demonstrates the ability to:
S
Demonstrate self-respect and for others
S
Work well with others, diversity
S
Accept constructive criticism, responds
S
Attend on time, punctual
S
Attempts solutions to problems
S
Demonstrate honesty, integrity
S
Adheres to guidelines of prof. conduct
S
Maintain professional ethics,
appearance, demeanor both orally and
written, including on social media
S
Communicate effectively orally
and in writing
18. CONDUCT
S Language – speaking properly
“Do not give potential employers reason to
suspect the quality of your education”
S Model correct language use, proper grammar!
S Limit/eliminate use of slang, minor exceptions
S Use academic language appropriately
S Caution: “Waving your degree” at parents, others
19. CONDUCT
S Behavior – Teachers are never “off”
S Interviews: A critical turning point for some
S Dress: That uncomfortable subject – your
personal dress code in the classroom
S Serve as the example in all areas
S Hold yourself to a higher standard
20. Conduct: Self-Assessment
S Do you believe others see you as a
budding professional? Why?
S In what ways do you conduct
yourself that say “I am a professional
educator?”
21. The Wholeness of a
Professional
S Difficult to completely define
S More than just knowledge, skill, caring
S Professional “energy” or “passion”
S Genuine interest in others learning
22. What is a “good” teacher?
Defining a professional educator
S Characteristics: Think of your favorite
teacher who inspired you
Try to sum that quality in a single word
S 1.
25. Questions / Comments
S Offline questions/comments – KDP Open Forum
S Email to: jerlesj@apsu.edu
Dr. Joe Jerles
Dept. of Teaching and Learning
Martha Dickerson Ericsson College of Education
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN 37044
