Becoming+a+Teacher+in+Texas

What does it take to become a teacher?

Listen as the book, Mrs. Spitzer's Garden, is read. As you listen, record the knowledge, skills, and characteristics needed by effective teachers as described in the story. media type="custom" key="23809502"

Look at the categories below? Can you fit the items you recorded into one or more of the categories? Discuss what they mean with your group. 1. Knowledge of self 2. Knowledge of students 3. Knowledge of subject 4. Knowledge of educational theory and research

Why is it important to have knowledge in each of the above listed areas? What are the potential results of not possessing adequate knowledge in one or more of the categories? How can a prospective teacher gain knowledge in each of the four areas?

Using the text, Putting it All Together, pp 202 - 204, discuss what each of the roles means on the guide below. As you share your findings, record them as a group.




 * Knowledge of self and students can be obtained through introspective reflection and self-help assessment tools such as the Gallup StrengthsFinder.
 * Knowledge of students can be obtained through observation, school records, and by studying theories of child growth and development.
 * Knowledge of subject (content area) and knowledge of educational theory and research (teaching pedagogy) can be obtained through study at a post-secondary institution. In fact, public school teachers are required to earn a 4-year degree before pursuing their teaching certification.

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Open the document below and save. Type your answers on the table as you research details about becoming a teacher.