Intro to Teaching
Progressivism
Students learn by doing
Behaviorism
A scientific approach to psychology; learning is about changing behaviors
North Carolina Code of Ethics
1. Commitment to Student 2. Commitment to School and School System 3. Commitment to Profession
Qualities of an Effective Teacher
1. Teach for Mastery 2. High Expectations 3. Good Classroom Manager
Characteristics of the Teaching Profession
Agent of the state, 10 month contract, work 180 days and 15-20 workdays, state benefits, and local supplements.
Who designed the first intelligence test?
Alfred Binet
Lateral Entry
Allows qualified individuals to obtain teaching positions and begin teaching right away, while obtaining a license as they teach
Realism was created by
Aristotle
Labor Unions
Arose in response to working conditions in the industrial age
Which of the following statements is part of Thorndike's Law of Effect?
Behaviors followed by reinforcements are more likely to occur again in the future.
Harry Wong
Came up with 3 characteristics of being an effective teacher
B.F. Skinner
Came up with Behaviorism
American Federation of Teachers
Characteristics of AFT: National Teachers Union Champion fairness, democracy, economic opportunity, and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students.
NCAE
Characteristics of NCAE: Part of the NEA As a member of SNCAE, you are a member of NEA, and NCAE Leadership Opportunities Liability Insurance
National Education Association (NEA)
Characteristics of NEA: Professional Development Networking Community Service Advocate for Teachers and Public Schools Grant Opportunities Largest Union in USA
Professional Educators of North Carolina (PENC)
Characteristics of PENC: Started as Charlotte Teachers Association Independent: No national affiliate Liability Insurance
How long a person has been alive?
Chronological Age
The _____ stage of Piaget's cognitive development theory is characterized by the development of logical operations, classification, and conservation.
Concrete
The idea that people learn through their experiences and interactions with the world is called _____.
Constructivism
Bloom's Revised Taxonomy
Creating- imagine or invent a new idea from previous information Evaluating- Developing opinions and decision making Analyzing- Identify and examine patterns Applying- Apply lesson to their own life Understanding- Put information into own words Remembering- Remember the information
Thorndike's conception of connectionism asserts that:
Learning is about responding to stimuli
Four Stages of Teaching
Fantasy- Everything is Great Survival- Making it through the day Mastery- Mastering Teaching Impact- Helping students learn and see their full potential
The _____ stage of Piaget's cognitive development theory is characterized by the development of abstract systems of thought that allow learners to solve complex problems with multiple factors.
Formal
21st Century learning is primarily done in?
Groups
Who makes decisions about class size, teacher pay, and benefits for teachers?
Legislature
According to Bruner, a child between the age of one and six exists in the:
Iconic
Indian Schools vs. American Schools
Indian Schools: Show their teacher respect No free time More Structure American Schools: Very little teacher respect Hands on Learning
Scholastic Aptitude is also known as?
Intelligence
Challenges of Technology in the Classroom
Kids pay more attention to technology than the teacher Kids rely on technology to much
Qualities of a Memorable Teacher
Kind, Compassionate, Encouraging, etc.
According to Skinner, learning entails the student _____.
Modifying their own behavior
Benefits of Technology in the Classroom
More resources Makes learning fun
Right to Work State
NC is not a right to work state You do not have to be part of a Union to work in NC
Applying to Catawba College Teacher Education
Passing Praxis 1 Score Disposition Survey Speech Analysis 2.75 GPA Completion of one EDUC course with a "C" Declare Education as a major or minor Complete application for teacher education Be approved by the Teacher Education board
Benefits of the Teaching Profession
Positive Impact on Children Being a Parental Figure Flexibility Meeting others ETC.
Mission of Teacher Education at Catawba College
Prepare reflective teachers who possess the professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for effectively teaching students in a diverse and global society.
Erikson characterizes development as a series of _____.
Psychosocial Stages
Challenges of the Teaching Profession
Salary Parents Students Co-workers No Bias ETC.
A cornerstone of Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development is that society and culture play a key role in promoting development. What type of perspective is this considered to be?
Socialculture perspective
Value Added Assessment
Students of highly effective teachers demonstrate more than a year's gain in performance.
Why was the first intelligence test developed?
To identify students that need extra help
North Carolina Professional Teaching Standard 6
Teachers Contribute to the Academic Success of Students
North Carolina Professional Teaching Standard 1
Teachers Demonstrate Leadership
North Carolina Professional Teaching Standard 2
Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse Population of Students
North Carolina Professional Teaching Standard 4
Teachers Facilitate Learning for Their Students
North Carolina Professional Teaching Standard 3
Teachers Know the Content They Teach
North Carolina Professional Teaching Standard 5
Teachers Reflect on Their Practice
US. Constitution Amendment 10
The state is responsible for schooling
How do teachers inform decision makers about the reality of the classroom?
Write Letters, and Call
Tenure
a legal safeguard that provides job security by preventing teacher dismissal without cause
Critical Theory is a philosophy that advocates for
being skeptical of the traditional beliefs of society
Collective Bargaining
negotiation of wages and other conditions of employment by an organized body of employees.
Thorndike is best known for the experiments where he _____.
used cats in puzzle boxes to study the effect of reinforcement and punishment on behavior