Teacher Professionalism: A Guide for the New Teacher

Group G: Craig JonesRachel HixsonBryan KlotzscheKristin KresseJonathan Valdez 

Definition: Teacher Professionalism can be defined as the ability to reach students in a meaningful way, developing innovative approaches to mandated content while motivating, engaging, and inspiring young adult mind to prepare for ever-advancing technology.

Definition cited from "The Role of Teacher Professionalism in Education" Hand-out.

Definition of Teacher Professionalism

What is Teaching Professionalism?

• Competence o Preparationo knowledge of subject areao defining one’s pedagogy

 • Performance

o Trainingo Reliability

 • Conduct

o How one takes care of him/herself (Dress, etc.)

o Communication

Professional Action: Components

Three Components: 1. Professional Values and Personal Commitments 2.  Professional and Personal Attributes 3.  Professional Knowledge and Understanding

The 3 C's of Competence

1. CLASSROOM CHAOS-ANY THING CAN HAPPEN...BE PREPARED

2. COMPREHENSIVE KNOWLEGE OF SUBJECT IS KEY FOR PASSING INFO TO STUDENTS

3. CIRRICULUM GOALS MUST BE ESTABLISHED - HAVE A DEFINED PEDAGOGY

PERFORMANCE FACTOR

Goal: Classroom material should relate to students' lives & capture their attention

Method: Planned lessons PLUS improvision leads to dynamic, relatable, and effective teaching

Three Levels of Professionalism

Level One (imitative-maintenence): A level one teacher is one who does what they're instructed in a mechanical fashion.  Typically focus on classroom discipline and keeping students busy. They tend to follow the prescribed material.  Level Two (meditative): A level two teacher reflects on what they're doing in the classroom, but rather loosely. They are aware of their students' uniqueness and may deviate from the the prescribed material. Level Three (generative-creative): A level three teacher focuses on individual students. They attend to the cirriculum, provide problem-centered material, use the interests and talents of their students. They create knowledge.