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Developing the Big Picture
What Does Teaching Look Like Today?
Jeffery Cassity
Grand Canyon University: EDU-576
June 1, 2015
How many teachers are there in the U.S.?
According to the U.S. Department of Education, there are approximately 3.5 million full-time-equivalent (FTE) elementary and secondary school teachers were engaged in classroom instruction in fall 2013. The 2013 projected number of FTE teachers includes 3.1 million public school teachers and 0.4 million private school teachers (U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2015).
A demographic breakdown of the race and ethnicity of teachers is very similar whether in a public or private school. A breakdown of each appears on the following slides.
The Demographics: Gender
Female44%
Male 56%
% of Teachers
The Demographics: Ethnic/RacialPublic Schools
Amer. Indian or Alaska Na-tive2%
Asian or Pacific Islander3% African American
6%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic4%
The Demographics: Ethnic/Racial Private Schools
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Caucasian87%
African American3%
Asian or Pacific Islander3%
Hispanic5%
Preparing to be a Teacher
There are different ways to prepare yourself for the teaching
field. Some individuals will complete a baccalaureate
teacher education program. Others, who already have a
bachelor’s degree in another field, may return to school to
complete an alternative teacher preparation program (Webb,
Metha, & Jordan, 2010,) .
Preparing to be a Teacher
Once you have successfully completed a teacher training
program you must obtain a teaching certificate or license
from the state you will teach in. Teacher certification
requirements vary from state to state. If you will teach in a
school that receives federal funding, you must be certified
by that state(Webb…).
Preparing to be a Teacher
To acquire a teaching certificate you must pass a state
certification test. A teacher who decides to teach at the
middle or high school level may also be required to pass a
subject area test(Webb…).
Fostering Professional Development and GrowthThere are a number of things that educators can do to
continue to grow and develop professionally:• Read Books on Professional Development• Take Professional Development Courses• Take Additional College Courses• Read Well-Established Websites and Journals• Visit Other Teachers Classrooms and Other Schools• Attend Teaching Conferences• Join Professional Organizations
(Kelly, M, 2015)
Education and Credentialing in a Teacher’s SuccessThe biggest difference between education and credentialing
in the success of an educator is that while a college or
university can provide a person with the necessary classes
and background to be a success as a teacher, the role of a
credential agency is to makes sure the educator has the
ability to apply that knowledge and meet the proper
professional standards.
Education and Credentialing in a Teacher’s SuccessAnyone of reasonable intelligence can pass the required
courses to become a teacher. The question is whether that
person can apply that knowledge and maintain the correct
professional demeanor as well as maintain the proper
standards day in and day out.
References
Kelly, M.(2015). Methods of Professional Growth for Teachers. Retrieved from http://712educators.about.com/od/Professional_Development/tp/Methods-Of-Professional-Growth-For-Teachers.htm
MediaWiki. (2011). WikiMediaCommons: Creative Commons Photos. Retrieved from http://commons.wikimedia.org
U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. (2015). Digest of Education Statistics, 2013 (NCES 2015-011)
Webb, D., Metha, A., & Jordan, K. (2010). Foundations of American education. Columbus, OH: Pearson