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Why Consider Teaching as a Career Presentation for the
Future Teachers Program
California State University Fullerton |
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Why Teachers Teach What Teachers Say and the % Who Say It
Teaching is work they love to do 96%
They would choose teaching again if starting over 80%
Teaching is a lifelong choice 75%
They get a lot of satisfaction out of teaching 68%
They fell into teaching by chance 16% |
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Extrinsic Reasons for Teaching (public, external attractions of an occupation, such as money, prestige, and power) Salaries – $45,000 - $95,000 range + benefits and improving
Status – positive but sometimes difficult to discern
Power – unique power over students
Work Schedule – “June, July, and August”
Benefits – retirement, health/dental/vision, low interest loans
Job Security – tenure after two to three years
Opportunities for Increased Pay – pay scale (% each year and additional step on pay scale)
Opportunities for Advancement – curriculum specialist, department chair, counselor, assistant principal, principal, superintendent
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Intrinsic Reasons for Teaching (internal psychic satisfactions, as personal accomplishment or joy of work) Joy of seeing students learn
Performing a significant social service
Fellow teachers/colleagues relationships
Love of subject (junior and senior high school)
Work you love to do
Work gives sense you are respected and appreciated
Time to spend with family
Potential to affect the lives of others
Love of subject taught
Lifelong learning opportunities
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Profession that Provides the Most Benefit to Society Profession Benefit
Teacher 62%
Physician 17%
Nurse 6%
Business Person 3%
Accountant 1%
Not Sure 2%
Source: Recruiting New Teachers, Inc., 1998. |
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Teaching is a High Prestige Profession Occupations thought be of “very great” prestige
Doctor 61%
Teacher 44%
Scientist 53%
Minister 43%
Military Officer 40%
Source: Harris Interactive |
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Teachers are Sources of Useful Information Tutoring and working with children and adolescents
Guidance from those you know, including teachers, administrators, counselors, etc.
Reflection upon your experiences; especially this course
Vicarious experiences – film, fiction, memoirs about teachers |
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Activity 1: Ask a Teacher Schedule an appointment with a teacher or student teacher at your school and ask them the following questions. Write the answers in your blue book.
Why did or are you going into the teaching profession?
What has been the most rewarding experience for you in your career thus far.?
What would you recommend to a high school student considering teaching as a career? |
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Activity 2: Reflect on Learning Review the extrinsic and intrinsic reasons for teaching.
In your blue book, please discuss at least three extrinsic reasons and three intrinsic reasons you are considering teaching as a career choice.
Identify two concerns or questions you have about the profession. You may wish to discuss these with your Future Teacher Advisor. |
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Activity 3: Find Out More Use the Web resources on the next slide to complete the following in your blue book:
Write a one-paragraph summary of the nature of teaching as a profession.
Identify five steps in your plan to become a teacher. |
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Sources and Additional Information Why Teach?
http://www.recruitingteachers.org/channels/clearinghouse/whyteach/default1.htm
I love Teaching
http://www.iloveteaching.com - designed to encourage new teachers
New Teacher.com
http://www.new-teacher.com -designed to inspire those considering teaching).
Occupational Outlook Handbook – Information on Teaching
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos069.htm - the site offers extensive information on the nature of teaching, the employment picture, working conditions, and the job outlook
Career Planning for Teachers
http://careerplanning.about.com/library/weekly/aa030901d.htm - describes the nature of teaching
Status of the American Public School Teacher
http://www.nea.org/edstats/images/status.pdf - snapshot of the profession today in a historical perspective
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