Chapter 1: Why Teach?
Most common motives for becoming a teacher
- A like for kids - the feeling of making a difference - the want to continue learning - schedule
Strengths of using media representations as sources of vicarious experiences
-Careful analysis of these works can prepare people for certain aspects of teaching
Public perceptions of teachers and teaching
-It's an easy job/rebound job -Teachers are lazy -First year teachers are inexperienced and young
Weaknesses of using media representations as sources of vicarious experiences
-Media and film often twist the public's image of teachers -Problems arise from misrepresentations of teachers
Erin's Extrinsic Rewards
-Power over students - Status (changed with her dad) - Schedule (allowed her to get extra jobs to earn extra money)
Erin's Intrinsic Rewards
-Social Service (keeping students out of trouble and turning their life around. Helping them become better citizens in the community) -Relationship with students -Her love for teaching (you could tell she wanted to be there, and she didn't give up on her love for teaching because things were hard at the beginning)
7 C's of Teaching
1. Care 2. Control 3. Clarify 4. Challenge 5. Captivate 6. Confer 7. Consolidate
Extrinsic Rewards
1. Status 2. Power 3. Vacation 4. Salary
Intrinsic Rewards
1. Teaching 2. Teacher Relationships 3. Student Relationships 4. Social Service
4 Sources of Useful Experience
1. Vicarious Experiences 2. Student encounters 3. Guidance 4. Reflection
Vocation
A call from God to all members of the Church to embrace a life of holiness. (a special intrinsic reward)
A person who enters teaching because of an overwhelming love of the subject must guard against
Impatience with students
Best indicator you will be successful in teaching as a career would be
performing social service