professionalism? what’s that?
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Professionalism?
What’s that?
Presenting the best YOU at all times
Job Search Summit
Joe Jerles, Ed.D.
Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
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Teacher
Professionalism
How much of this describes you?
Lots of “mirror” work
S Professionalism: a changing
target – no single answer
S like “good” Art – you know it
when it is not.
S Honest Self-Assessment
Pedagogy
SThe art or science of teaching
SRefers to strategies of instruction
or a style of instruction
Instructional Theory
SFocuses on how to structure
material for promoting the
education of human beings
STwo Parts: Cognitive, Behavioral
Teacher Professionalism in
3 parts:
SCompetence
SPerformance
SConduct
Competence
SPreparation
SKnowledge of subject
SDefined pedagogy
Competence: 1-Preparation
S Innovative techniques to create an
effective learning environment
based on the needs of the
students
STeacher can (still) make classroom
management decisions
Competence: 2-Subject
Knowledge
S Knowing the curriculum well is an
advantage – allowing the teacher to
focus on HOW to relate the material
SMust develop and incorporate various
innovative instructional strategies
based on knowledge of learning
theories (what works for you!)
Competence: 3-Defined
Pedagogy
S Informed trials to discover the most effective methods and techniques
SConstant self-evaluation and revision if necessary
SAllows teacher FREEDOM within bounds of the scope and sequence
Competence - Self Assessment
S Do you feel prepared enough?
S Do you know the curriculum in your chosen
area(s) well enough?
S Was your field practice sufficient to test your
methodologies? Classroom Management!
S What can I do to become MORE prepared?
Performance: Efficaciousness
SEfficacious: Having the ability to
achieve the desired effect. Efficient,
effective, practical, valid, dynamic
SDo your methods have the necessary
efficaciousness? How do you know?
Performance: Efficaciousness
S Ability to effectively teach the concepts
AND MORE:
S Students learn application of knowledge in
authentic experiences
SMust be reliable and dedicated to
achieving the target – an “active” teacher
Performance: Self-Assessment
S How effective and efficient are your strategies as a novice?
S How dedicated are you to successfully educating your students?
S How do you intend to keep your skills honed? Journals, associations, conferences
CONDUCT
S How well one takes care of
aesthetics (dispositions),
language, behavior
S Ability to initiate and
maintain quality
communication with
students, parents, and
other professionals
CONDUCT
How well one takes care of
Saesthetics (dispositions),
S language,
Sbehavior
CONDUCT
DISPOSITIONS: S Demonstrates the ability to:
S Work well with others, diversity
S Attend on time, punctual
S Demonstrate honesty, integrity
S Communicate effectively orally
and in writing
S Demonstrate self-respect and for others
S Accept constructive criticism, responds
S Attempts solutions to problems
S Adheres to guidelines of prof. conduct
S Maintain professional ethics, appearance, demeanor both orally and written, including on social media
CONDUCT
S Language – speaking properly
“Do not give potential employers reason to suspect the quality of your education”
S Model correct language use, proper grammar!
S Limit/eliminate use of slang, minor exceptions
S Use academic language appropriately
S Caution: “Waving your degree” at parents, others
CONDUCT
SBehavior – Teachers are never “off”
S Interviews: A critical turning point for some
S Dress: That uncomfortable subject – your
personal dress code in the classroom
S Serve as the example in all areas
S Hold yourself to a higher standard
Conduct: Self-Assessment
SDo you believe others see you as a
budding professional? Why?
S In what ways do you conduct
yourself that say “I am a professional
educator?”
The Wholeness of a
Professional
SDifficult to completely define
SMore than just knowledge, skill, caring
S Professional “energy” or “passion”
SGenuine interest in others learning
What is a “good” teacher?
Defining a professional educator
SCharacteristics: Think of your favorite
teacher who inspired you
Try to sum that quality in a single word
S1.
Do these terms describe you?
Your journey begins…soon!
Questions / Comments
S Offline questions/comments – KDP Open Forum
S Email to: jerlesj@apsu.edu
Dr. Joe Jerles
Dept. of Teaching and Learning
Martha Dickerson Ericsson College of Education
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN 37044
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