Becoming a Professional Educator | Origin: EC101
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Your First Year as a CTE Teacher (Part 1) --> Becoming a Professional Educator
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
Never share cell phone number. Students are students not your friends.
To model understanding/provide support/encourage problem solving/and be a good listener.
Maintain your professionalism and don't become friends with students.
Set good boundaries and watch your online presence.
It is important to set rules and boundaries in the class from the beginning.
I learned that although I can be a mentor and love doing so that boundaries have to be set . Professionalism is always a huge thing and I got a through reminder of all the accronyms.
The definitions of the acronyms helped because sometimes there are several definitions. It was a great reminder to set boundaries for students.
Be a mentor. Learn the acronyms. Set classroom rules and adhere to them. Set examples
Every thing you about what we do, this includes how we react, speak, dress, and handle difficult questions shape and form the students we are with. There fore we need to be very mindful of how we conduct ourselves in the presence of students.
I learned that a professional educator means continuous growth, ethical behavior, and putting students first. I plan to apply this by staying open to learning, working closely with colleagues, and maintaining high standards while setting boundaries.
The more I really learn about what i means to be a CTE teacher, the more I know I am in the right profession. Being prepared and professional while also being compassionate and understanding are vital. Setting boundaries and leading by example will give students the best foundation. This lesson gave me one more reason why deleting FB would be a good idea! LOL!
After teaching for a year now I have found building a professional relationship but also personal one with your students means everything to them. It helps them grow not only as a student in the field of their choosing but as a well-rounded person too.
As a teacher, people are always watching what I post, even if I think my account is private. Sharing personal or unfiltered stuff can change how students, parents, or coworkers see me.
Always project a professional demeanor.
setting up rules right up front, being a good example for students by being in class early, being available for questions outside of class time, getting to know each students strengths and weaknesses.
I think coming into the classroom with appropriate energy and vigor for the day's material is important!
As a CTE educator, it is important for me to be an example (follow the rules) and set boundaries with my students to maintain professionalism. I have a great opportunity to influence, and help my students get started on a career- with great power comes great responsibility.
I have learned that students are not to be treated as peers. As teachers, we are responsible for maintaining authority and requiring respect from students. Be a role model. Teaching is not about what the teacher knows but what the teacher enables others to do. Teach students to build capacities by giving them choices like who to work with, what resources to use, what questions to ask, and what ways to show their knowledge. Teaching is about listening and focusing on the student's needs, building support, offering guidance & being sensitive and realistic.
I learned that being prepared is vital to keep engagement levels up in the class and lab. Have clear expectations and be consistent with upholding those values
