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Reading chapter one it was very basic and easy to read, I didn’t not come across any actual questions about the reading but more of a general one that was mentioned instead, it was mentioned about support in the classroom, as a teacher what support would a teacher need? Would this be referring to the way the classroom was run, or the disciplined actions used, or…I didn’t really know what else there was.
ReplyDeleteAlso would it be beneficial in today’s world to go for your masters? In the reading it says “In 1961, almost 15% of the nation’s teachers still had less than a bachelor’s degree; 10 years later, fewer than 3% were without a degree, and by 1981 the number was less than 1%, with more and more teachers seeking a master’s degree.(21) ”
Finally an interesting remark I found was that teaching is seen as “woman’s work”. I guess I never really gave much thought to the fact that I see more women teachers than I do men. Or just as the reading states when a man says he is a young children teacher some receive strange looks. To me this is interesting.
After reading Chapter one, I found the greatest question came from the title of the chapter itself. Is teaching right for me? This is an excellent question and I look forward to moving toward an answer for it in the next few months.
ReplyDeleteThe fact that I found most intriguing was that 68% of all the teachers in West Virginia are over 50 years old. This is intriguing because it shows that people that teach usually do it for a great number of years, well past 20 it would seem.
The quote I really enjoyed the most is one that pertains to myself as well, and the path that has lead me to this point in my life. Jennifer Welborn, on page 10 says that " I've taken many a twist and turn in my career path becoming a middle school science teacher, including two stints in private schools and a job with a college text book publisher." It seems that people with a knack for teaching often have a winding road in finally attaining a position in the profession. This hits pretty close to home, as I have had many different careers over the past 6 years and only now am I starting to hone in on what I want from my final career.
After reading chapter one,
ReplyDeleteThe question i had was: Why do people really become teachers, and not just what the book says?
The quote i found enlightening was: “You can do much to alleviate the condition of our people. Do not be discouraged.” (19)
The fact i found interesting was: One teacher in California earns $95,000.
The question I found significant to me was “why do I want to do this?” A year ago I was in my high school class, answering this very question on countless scholarship applications. Ever since I was in elementary school, my answer has been the same; I want to make a difference in a young person’s life. My teachers have always been great influences on my life and I want to be that influence for even just one child.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite quote from this chapter was, “Most people who become teachers have a deep commitment to young people and their futures and find acting on that commitment rewarding.” It goes beyond self-worth, its finding happiness in others!
The book states that in 1776, few teachers stayed in the profession more than 5 years. Today 40-50 percent of teachers leave during that time frame. I think that’s because people are trying to figure out what they want to do with their life. Teaching isn’t for everyone and sometimes they need to test it out to know for sure.
The question I had was: Will there be a growing demand for teachers in the near future?
ReplyDeleteThe quote I found most interesting came from John Adams, “It is not then the highest Pleasure my Friend to preside in this little world…and fire the new born soul with a noble ardor and Emulation. The world affords no greater Pleasure.”
I found it alarming that between 40% and 50% of all new teachers leave within the first 5 years. Pg. 10.
*I found it was interesting that the impact from a former teacher has grown greatly, it went from18% in 1971 to 32% in 2001.
ReplyDelete*The quote I wanted to discuss was "Not only do almost 50% of incoming teachers head back out the door within their first five years, but experts also predict that a "tsunami"-size teacher shortage could hit the United States by the year 2015"
*The question I have is why were teachers allowed as late as 1981 to teach when they didn't have a degree? Were they just grandfathered in?
Carrie Stewart Jensen
ReplyDeleteQuestion- Based on the readings- pgs. 16-19 It seems to me that teaching became for women an opportunity for independence and ministry outside of their families. I wonder if this is still true today?
Quote- More than half of current teachers are Baby Boomers, age 50 and up and will be eligible for retirement in the next decade or so. More than 100,000 veteran teachers may be gone after the 2010-2011 school year.
Interesting Fact- Approximately 1 out of every 60 people in the US is a teacher.
* The question I have is why was it expected that a woman was going to leave her teaching job when she got married?
ReplyDelete* A quote I would like to discuss would be by Melinda Pellerin-Duck. She said, "I could not see myself doing anything else but teaching; it is my vocation. It is part of my life, my soul, and my heart"(10).
* A fact that I found interesting was between 40% and 50% of all new teachers leave within the first 5 years. This was stated on page 10.
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ReplyDeleteErin McDonald EDU 202-01
ReplyDeleteAfter reading Chapter one of Teach, a question that left me thinking was why is teaching still classified as a women’s profession, and is the low pay rate because of it? This information was greatly expressed on pages 16-19. A quote that greatly stuck with me thorough out the reading was spoken by Catharine Beecher in 1835 stating, “Women, whatever are her relations in life, is necessarily the guardian of the nursery, the companion of childhood, and the constant model of imitation. It is her hand that first stamps impressions on the immortal spirit that must remain forever.” Beecher was one of the women who played a key role in the gender change of the teaching profession (page 16). An interesting fact that left me in amazement is salary pay for teachers. The average teachers’ salary in the United Sates is $51,000. The highest paid teachers (top of the scale for long-time teachers) are in Santa Ana, California, earning around $95,000. The lowest-paid, entry-level teachers are in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where teachers’ salaries start at around $30,000 (page 13). It’s amazing how one of the most important occupations can make as little as $30,000 per year. Without teachers, the world will not effectively continue.
***Erin McDonald***
Question: How come more schools do not have mentoring for beginning teachers?
ReplyDeleteQuote: Between 40% to 50% of all new teachers leave within the first 5 years.
Fact: The average teacher in the U.S. makes $51,000 a year.
Jeffrey Mronde
ReplyDelete-The question I have is what has been the motivation for people throughout history to teach?
-The quote that interested me was made by Kathy Cushman,"Working with children can be quite challenging, but watching them learn and interact with others is awesome."
-A fact that was interesting to me was that it wasn't until the 1950's that a majority of people graduated from High School.
From the time that I was in elementary school I knew that I wanted to be a teacher. I have always enjoyed teaching people and also learning from those same people. The text was pretty simple to read and I found it quite interesting. A question that I have always had is why doesn't society value teachers more. Teachers really do not make that much. I have always believed that you never go into teaching for the money, but because you love to do it.
ReplyDeleteI love this quote "...I want them to come way with some big ideas that they can apply in rel-life situations..." (9, Fraser). I've always believed that it is more important to teach children how to apply their knowledge to real life.
It gives me comfort to know that the U.S will be needing 280,000 math and science teachers. I planned on minoring in one of the two for that reason. I've heard that is is harder for teachers to get jobs today and I want to make sure that I can live anywhere and have a job.
The question in the apple on page 8, "Does being a teacher make you a better person, or is this a hopelessly romantic view?", sparked my interest, mainly because I have had the opportunity to teach and realize that the answer is, "Yes, it makes you a better person." Being a para in a Special Ed (Sped) classroom was probably the most rewarding position I have held as an adult. Working with these children, it becomes easy to romanticize the good aspects of this job. And seeing a light come on in a child who could not read and all of a sudden realizes he can is an awesome moment for the both of you. But the negative influences of the job are also very real and need to seriously be considered. Losing almost half of the workforce before they have put five years into their potential lifelong career is heartbreaking. That is a fact that struck me right between the eyes. Putting this much time effort, blood, sweat and tears into getting an education to base the rest of your life on only to find out that you do not want to do it after all has got to be disheartening at best.
ReplyDeleteThe quote I wanted to comment on was from the "How Can I Make a Difference?" on page 12. The last paragraph, "The bad news: A huge number of highly experienced teachers will be leaving the classroom--and our students--behind. With them will go years of both academic and on-the-job training as well as wisdom and advice that are priceless." I had the opportunity to work with an extraordinary teacher last year and learned more in three months working under her than in all the years of college combined that I have attended over the last 25 years. Losing so much wisdom when almost 50% of the teaching work force retires is going to be a huge loss to the field of education. What somebody needs to do is come up with a way to harness all of that wisdom before we find ourselves in an even worse pickle and lose even more of our incoming teachers to the frustration of heavier work loads, less money and little administrative support. Any thoughts?
Erin Purdy
ReplyDelete? based on reading: In terms of teachers working conditions, isn't the teacher aware of these conditions before agreeing to teach a any school?
quote from reading: "...whether the schools are worse now than they were when I began teaching."
-Herbert Kohl
interesting fact: 78.5% of teachers quit because of poor salary.
Question:
ReplyDeleteWhat does it really means to be a teacher?
Quote:
“In interview after interview, many teachers indicate that, while they clearly enjoy teaching, they have reasons for being a teacher that go beyond personal satisfaction” (8)
Fact:
Approximately one-fifth of all teachers have said that they never really consider any career except teaching.
I find it interesting that the first book many future teachers will read is one that contains quotes, advice and stories from a convicted terrorist in William Ayers.
ReplyDeleteMany people have reported going into teaching to to help youth. This seems to be a lofty reason for the 18-19 year old crowd. My question would be has this reason developed over time rather than an initial reason for pursuing teaching.
[It] takes hard work and careful planning to make teaching a career in which it is possible to "love every minute" - or atleast most minutes. (p. 15)
The most interesting fact that popped out to me was that by 1900, 75% of teachers were women. I always knew there were a lot of female teachers, but I didn't realize that the percentage was so high.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite quote from this chapter was from Jennifer Welborn, saying: "I teach because it gives me a purpose. Teachers gives me a really good reason to get up and try my best every day. I may be naive, but I believe that what I do day in and day out does make a difference. Teachers do change lives forever."
My question is this: The book tells how important it is to seek advice from more experienced teachers, but should that advice always be followed based on statistics, or should new teachers try their own methods out first?
Question- (specifically) What are the pros and cons of being a teacher? Are schools a great work environment?
ReplyDeleteQuote- "There is, of course, extraordinary satisfaction to be found in teaching that many of us believe is "priceless" and cannot be found anywhere else." (13) This is the main reason why I want to be a teacher. I would like to discuss the "priceless" benefits.
Fact- "Between 40% and 50% of all new teachers leave within the first 5 years." I found this interesting because those people are quitters and probably started teaching because they did not know what else to do with their lives. That was very disappointing for me to read.
Question: What is it within the 5 year span that makes perfessionals lose intrest in their job as a teacher? Why is the average 50 percent after 5 years?
ReplyDeleteQuote: "Everyday that I teach, I learn something new about myself. I am slightly changed every time I get to know a new student. As a teacher I excude my values and what is important to me."
-Ayla Gavins
Educator in the Boston Ares
Fact: Placing educators at the center of effforts for social change makes good since because so many teachers already care about building a better society.I beleive tha this fact is very true.
Question: Is teaching the right profession for me.
ReplyDeleteQuote: The moment when student and teacher connect, the moment when, often after considerable struggle, a student "gets it".
Fact: That in 2001, 73% of teachers where in the profession because they had a desire to work with young people.
Question: Have the reasons for job dissatisfaction changed dramatically or basically stayed the same over the years?
ReplyDeleteQuote: "A passion for knowledge and for sharing that knowledge with young peple has taken many teachers far in their work."
Fact: Some of the different reasons for people becoming teachers. Example: Long summer vactions, never really considered anything else, and the opportunity for self growth over lifetime.
Question: Why is teaching really what I want to do?
ReplyDeleteQuote: "they become jointly responsible for a process in which all grow" page 6
Fact: In 18 states the majority of teachers are over the age of 50.
Question: What has motivated past teachers to teach and more importantly what is my motivation for teaching mathematics?
ReplyDeleteQuote:"The odd thing about the first class is that while other classes may fade more or less from memory, that first group given to the young green girl in a september of long ago, emerges strong"
Fact: Few paid teachers in the colonial era stayed in their profession for more than 5 years before moving on.
Question: why do teachers in CA get paid more than teachers in New Mexico?
ReplyDeleteQuote: "Over the years, approximately one-fith of all teachers have said that they never really considered any career except teaching".
Fact: between 40% and 50% of all new teachers leave within the first 5 years.
Question: How exactly is social justice education incorporated in today’s education system?
ReplyDeleteQuote: “Teaching allows her to interact with kids who are naturally humorous in the ways they discover and make sense of the world.”
Fact: 32% of teachers choose to teach due to influence of teachers they had while in elementary or secondary school.
Question: Why do most people in the field of education decide to be a teacher? Most of the time is it their own experience in their schooling?
ReplyDeleteQuote: "I teach in the hope of making the world a better place."
Fact: in every survey since 1971, about 70% of teachers have ranked "a desire to work with young people" as a primary reason for deciding to teach.