Foundations of Education
Motivation, Preparation, and Conditions for the
Entering Teacher
Reasons for Choosing Teaching
Love of childrenDesire to impart knowledgePassion for teachingGive back to community
Teaching Force Diversity
• 40% of schools have minority students• 16% of schools have minority teachers• ½ of teachers leave within 5 years
Current Changes in Education
Teacher supply & demandChanging enrollments
Increasing cultural diversityFocus on student performance
Teacher pay & benefits
Preparing Teachers
• Teacher Certification• Reciprocity• Alternative Certification• Troops To Teachers
Prospective Teachers
• Testing Teachers• Accountability• Teaching the Test• Educational Reform• NCLB• HQ – Highly Qualified
Educational Reform
Standards and Assessment
• NBPTS – National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
• NCATE – National Council of Accreditation for Teachers of Education
The Future Belongs To You
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