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1. Are Great Teachers Born or Made? �The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." ~William Arthur Ward  Dr. Sharon Small, Ph.D. Grace First Baptist Church September 9, 2006

2. Quotes for Teachers "Good teaching is one-fourth preparation and three-fourths theater. " ~Gail Godwin "If you would thoroughly know anything, teach it to others. " ~Tryon Edwards "A teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn is hammering on a cold iron." ~Horace Mann "When a teacher calls a boy by his entire name, it means trouble." ~Mark Twain "Education, then, beyond all other devices of human origin, is the great equalizer of the conditions of man...." ~Horace Mann "A master can tell you what he expects of you. A teacher, though, awakens your own expectations." ~Patricia Neal "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." ~William Arthur Ward "A teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary." ~Thomas Carruthers "I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think. ~Socrates "The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery." ~Mark Van Doren "Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it. " ~Samuel Johnson "The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change." ~Carl Rogers "If you think education is expensive, try ignorance." ~Derek Bok

3. The Teaching ProfessionFrequently Asked Questions Demand for Teachers Do I want to be a teacher? What is the average teacher salary? Would I make a great teacher? What would I teach? What teaching fields are in high demand? Certifications Where would I teach? Will principals hire me? How do I become a teacher and when could I start teaching? Basic requirements for becoming a teacher in Texas Area college admissions offices What financial aid is available for me to become a teacher? What resources are available to help me pay for a teacher training program? Top Ten reasons to became a teacher! Final Thoughts

4. Demand for Teachers Texas Workforce Commission - Texas will need over 82,000 new teachers by 2008 NCLB (No Child Left Behind)

5. Do you want to be a teacher? Consider Where you would like to live Teacher shortages Keep in mind local standards of living Consider the various local needs of children and communities. Familiarize yourself with the certification requirements and process Be sure to think carefully about what subjects or skills you would like to teach, and why you want to teach them to children and youth.

6. Average Teacher Salary Texas - $38,857 San Antonio � Beginning Teacher with BA - $40,000 MA - $42,000 1) California - $54,348 2) Michigan - $52,497 3) Connecticut - $52,376 4) Rhode Island - $51,619 5) New York - $51,020 6) District of Columbia -$51,000 7) Pennsylvania - $50,599 8) New Jersey -$50,115 9) Illinois -$49,679 10) Alaska -$49,028

7. Would I make a great teacher? Think about your motivations dispositions potential capacities for such a rewarding, yet demanding profession Self-assessment checklist Traits of effective teachers are: Tend to be good managers Have high expectations of their students and themselves Believe in their own effectiveness Utilize a variety of teaching strategies Handle discipline through prevention Are usually warm and caring Are democratic in their approach Are task-oriented Are concerned with perceptual meanings, as well as facts and events Are comfortable interacting with students Have a strong grasp of subject matter Are readily accessible to students outside of class Tailor their teaching style to students' needs Are reflective practitioners, open to new learning theories and classroom techniques Are highly flexible, enthusiastic, and imaginative

8. What would I teach? Do I want to teach young children (elementary), older children and/or young adults (middle/high school), or even adults (adult education)? What subject matter or content area appeals to me? Do I have expertise in a field that lends itself to teaching? Am I willing to prepare myself for a content area or grade that I don't prefer if that's where the jobs are?

9. What teaching fields are in high demand? According to the State Board for Educator Certification: math science special education foreign languages technology applications bilingual education Detailed studies from the State Board for Educator Certification on teachers and teacher shortages may be found at SBEC Publications and Reports.

10. CertificationsGoal: Certify high quality educators upon entry into the profession*critical need areas Generalist (EC-4 ) *Generalist (4-8 w/ 12 semester hours in math and/or science) *Bilingual Generalist (EC-4 or Grades 4-8) *ESL Generalist (EC-4 or Grades 4-8) *EC � 12 Special Education English Language Arts/Social Studies 4-8 *Mathematics (4-8 or 8-12) *Science (4-8 or 8-12) *Computer Science (8-12) *Technology Applications (EC-4 or 4-8) Health (EC-4; 4-8; 8-12) Art (EC-4; 4-8; 8-12) Music (EC-4; 4-8; 8-12) Professional Development (EC-4; 4-8; 8-12)

11. Where would I teach? Am I willing to relocate for preparation, certification, or teaching opportunities? Am I willing or able to look for a job where there are many teacher vacancies (large urban or rural communities, for example)? Do I want to teach in a public or private school?

12. Will principals hire me? Do I have the � enthusiasm creativity dedication warmth intelligence caring required for Kindergarten-12th grade teaching?

13. How do I become a teacher and when could I start teaching? State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Texas Education Agency (TEA)

14. Basic requirements for becoming a teacher in Texas You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. You must complete teacher training through an approved program. You must successfully complete the appropriate teacher certification tests for the subject and grade level you wish to teach.

15. Area College Admissions Offices Northwest Vista Collegewww.accd.edu/nvc/success210-348-2020 Our Lady of the Lake Universitywww.ollusa.edu/admissions210-431-3961 Palo Alto Collegewww.accd.edu/PAC210-921-5270 St. Phillip's Collegewww.accd.edu/spc/spcmain/admission210-531-4831 San Antonio Collegewww.accd.edu/sac/sacmain/sac210-733-2581 St. Mary's Universitywww.stmarytx.edu/admissions210-436-3126 Schreiner Universitywww.schreiner.edu/admission.html800-343-4919 Texas State University www.admission.swt.edu512-245-2364 Texas A&M University-Kingsville (Palo Alto) www.tamuk.edu/sanantonio210-921-5488 Texas Lutheran Universitywww.tlu.edu800-372-8050 Trinity Universitywww.trinity.edu/departments/admissions210-999-7207 University of Texas at San Antonio www.utsa.edu/Admissions210-458-4530 University of the Incarnate Word www.uiw.edu/admissions210-829-6005 Wayland Baptist Universitywww.sa.wbu.edu210-826-7595

16. What financial aid is available for me to become a teacher? There are many different types of financial aid available to college students and their families. need-based academic performance student's or a family's ability to borrow school districts and regional education service centers

17. What resources are available to help me pay for a teacher training program? Teach for Texas Certified Educational Aide Exemption Program Teach for America Troops to Teachers Teacher Loan Forgiveness

18. What resources are available cont. Grow-your-own programs Other financial aid - The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board administers a variety of grants for attending college G.I. Bill Benefits- for test fees G.I. Bill Benefits- for preparation program costs/fees

19. Top ten reasons why teaching can be a great profession 1) Student Potential 2) Student Successes 3) Teaching a Subject Helps You Learn a Subject 4) Daily Humor 5) Affecting the Future

20. Top Ten Reasons cont. 6) Staying Younger 7) Autonomy in the Classroom 8) Conducive to Family Life 9) Job Security 10) Summers Off!!!

21. So�Are great teachers born or made? Your thoughts�

22. Final Thought �Teachers believe they have a gift for giving; it drives them with the same irrepressible drive that drives others to create a work of art or a market or a building.� - A. Bartlett Giamatti

23. Are Great Teachers Born or Made? �The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." ~William Arthur Ward  Dr. Sharon Small, Ph.D. Grace First Baptist Church September 9, 2006