Slide 1Principles That Can Be TaughtSlide 3Slide 4Reichwein and Frech Add:Meister & Jenks (2000)VeenmanActivityDecision-Making GridGroup ConsensusWhat is good teaching?Principles That Can Be Taught1. Knowledge of content understanding of the subject area in both depth and breadth.2. Knowledge of pedagogy(understanding how children learn, their social and emotional development, groupings, activities, and assessment)3. Ability to think critically and reflectively–Examine their own practice.–Solve problems.–Explore ideas.4. Ability to be a self-regulated learnerTake responsibility for their knowledge and skills, set goals, monitor their progress, and continually redirect their own learning.•Act 178•Act 48•Permanent certification and tenureReichwein and Frech Add:1. Cognitive competency2. Low-level anxiety3. Role distance4. Intrinsic motivation5. Readiness to take risksMeister & Jenks (2000)Three major problems of beginning teachers:1. Discipline and classroom management2. Work load and time demands3. Communication with parents and other adultsVeenmanReality ShockTeaching does not meet the expectation of the new teacher.High attrition rate in first five years of teachingActivity•Look at the twelve statements on the handout. Put each statement in on of the twelve boxes provided.Decision-Making GridStronglyAgreeAgree Disagree StronglyDisagree3 12 2 67 5 8 101 9 11 4Group ConsensusIn a small group, discuss each item as it appears on the handout. Group must come to consensus on the item before moving to the
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