Post on 01-Jan-2016
Dr. Chris AllenDepartment of Science and MathCollege of the MainlandMarch 18, 2013
Finding Your Career Niche in Education
EducationLaboratory vs.
• Experimentation
• Data
• Publish
• Lab meetings
Classroom
• (Teaching)Students
• Learning
• Grading
• Department meetings, committees
• Teaching students.
• Autonomy.
• Family time.
• Opportunities outside of the classroom.– Clubs
– Student organizations
– Sports
– Free classes
Benefits of Educational Careers
• Teaching Experience– Graduate Assistant (Lab/Lecture)
– None?
– (Adjunct opportunities → local community colleges)
• Research Experience– Publication Record
– Grants
• Philosophies– Teaching, Research
• Career Objectives
Application Process
• College of the Mainland is an open door admissions comprehensive community college whose mission includes:– Providing quality postsecondary programs to prepare students
for transfer to upper level institutions
– Providing one and two year occupational programs to prepare students for immediate employment upon graduation
– Providing a variety of continuing educational courses for students who wish to upgrade their skills or pursue areas of personal interest.
• Give your reaction to this statement.
• What qualities and expertise can you contribute toward accomplishing our mission?
Example (College of the Mainland)