Introduction to the course PEDAGOGY

Career orientation programme

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Workshop #1

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE "PEDAGOGY"

Pedagogy trainers: Elena and Oxana

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Objectives:

Get acquainted

discuss the importance of teaching profession

Brainstorm ideas

Assess our own teaching perspectives

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Warming Up Activity

Getting Acquainted

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Padlet

The first task

I speak 4 languages.

My favourite school subjects were Maths and IT

+ Practical Activity

I have never watched the movie "Avatar"

I have a driver's license

Elena

Oxana

There are no girls among my students

I cannot imagine my morning without a cup of coffee.

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Discussion Points

What would life be like without teachers?

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Read the quotation and underline the key words

…no other profession requires its possessor so much skill, dedication and humanism as that of an educator, because none of them work with a more precious, more complicated and sensitive material than that of the man in development [...] Anchored in the present, foretelling the future and probing possible dimensions of personality, the educator instructs, educates, urges, directs, cultivates and organizes, corrects, perfects and evaluates the process of formation and completion of the qualities necessary for the man of tomorrow.

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What does being a teacher mean to you?

Discussion Points

Instead of Definitions...

Brainstorm words, word combinations, metaphors that pop into your mind when you think at the concept "TEACHER". Work in mini-groups and use Jamboards to list your ideas. Add any quotes you think are appropriate to support your point of view.

Jamboard

The second task

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Should I become a teacher?

SELF ASSESSMENT

Do you have what it takes to become a teacher?

Get into our Padlet dashboard. Find the column with the quiz "Should I Become a Teacher?" Write "YES" or "NO" answers in comments to each question.

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The third task

Why Should Teachers Have These Qualities?

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Guided Conversation and Information Delivering

Are you passionate about learning?

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Having a career in teaching means that you never really stop learning, and teachers who demonstrate a passion for learning can get their students excited about learning, too.

Discussion

Do you enjoy working with children?

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As an elementary or secondary school teacher, you'll be spending most of your day with kids. Being able to not only work with them but to also appreciate them as people is essential to doing your job well.

Discussion

Are you able to quickly adjust to new or unforeseen challenges?

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As a teacher, you will need to be able to make adjustments on the fly, as you will deal with a lot of changes and unexpected challenges - curriculum changes, new administrators, new students, or a particular approach is not working for most of your students.

Discussion

Are you willing to devote time and energy outside of school hours?

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In order to be prepared for every class, you will likely need to complete some work, such as grading or reviewing curriculum changes, in your own time. As great teachers often do, you may also get involved in leading or supporting your students in their extracurricular activities.

Discussion

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Are you patient?

Oftentimes, your goals as a teacher will be long-term, and some students may require more help and patience than others before you begin to see the results of your hard work.

Discussion

Do you have strong organizational skills?

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You will need great organizational skills to run your classroom and to keep all your work and learning materials in order.

Discussion

Do you excel at multitasking, organization, and planning?

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As a teacher you will be constantly bouncing between working with multiple students, correcting and grading various assignments, and preparing future lessons and activities. To keep up with all this, along with organization you'll need excellent multitasking and planning skills.

Discussion

Do you have good written and verbal communication skills?

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Teachers need to be able to speak well, write well, and even listen well to be the best they can be at their jobs. You should be able to communicate effectively with your students, co-workers, administrators, and parents.

Discussion

Do you enjoy public speaking?

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Public speaking is a constant activity you will perform as a teacher. Not only will you be giving daily lessons in front of your students, but teacher conferences, videoconferences, and after school activities such as sports and clubs, should you get involved with them, are all common activities where public speaking skills will be needed.

Discussion

Do you work well with others?

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Building good professional relationships with your co-workers and administrators so that you can collectively work to benefit your students is important to being a great teacher.

Discussion

Do you feel comfortable explaining advanced concepts?

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Not only will you have to work with advanced concepts, such as math and science, but you will need to be able to explain those concepts clearly and concisely in order to impart them to your students in an understandable manner.

Discussion

Will you be able to pass any requisite certification test(s) in your desired subject area(s)?

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You will need to be able to demonstrate your knowledge of your subject area in order to teach it.

Discussion

Do you have a mature, professional attitude?

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A teacher earns respect from students and models adult behavior for them by demonstrating a mature, professional demeanor in the classroom and in all their school interactions with other teachers and administrators.

Discussion

Are you enthusiastic about helping your students learn and grow?

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The growth that your students demonstrate is one of the rewards of being a teacher, and, with the work it requires, you must be passionate about ensuring your students learn.

Discussion

Are your technology skills up to date?

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Not only do teachers need excellent word processing and spreadsheet skills, but they find themselves working with a variety of technology including interactive whiteboards, image editing technology, dedicated educational software, and videoconferencing software, just to name a few examples.

Discussion

Do you enjoy working with technology?

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Technology is always changing, and what is current today will not always be so. An enjoyment of learning the latest technology will help you stay motivated to keep up to date with new and interesting teaching techniques.

Discussion

Is Teaching for You?

If you found yourself enthusiastically responding 'Yes' to most of the above questions, teaching may very well be the right career for you. Take the time to research and explore all the requirements for teaching within the frame of our subsequent workshops.

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Take time to pass this 7-question quiz and find out what kind of teacher you might become. Write in comments your result. Are you a planner, a team player, a performer or a supporter?

If you’re ready to pursue a career with purpose, receive excellent benefits, earn a dependable salary, and form meaningful relationships with students, parents, and colleagues alike, teaching is the career for you.

Not only is teaching a rewarding career, it is also the #1 most-secure job in the nation! As a teacher, you have the unique ability to help make a difference in the world.

CONCLUSIONS

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