TE+804-09+February+13

=TE 804 - February 13, 2009=

Due on Friday:
 * Student-centered videotape assignment (ANGEL still isn't functioning - email it or bring a hard copy)
 * Learning Centers Lesson Plan 2 - post here: http://languagelinks2006.wikispaces.com/TE+804+09+Learning+Centers+Plans
 * If you have drafts of a teaching philosophy, please bring them to class.

9:10 - 9:30 - Insights and Issues

 * Reminder: When uploading files to the wiki, please begin the file name with your initials (e.g. af_learningcenters1). Otherwise, we have the problem of documents overriding each other.
 * Lindsey and her student teacher.
 * Banish guilt regarding this class!

__Questions for our Guest Speakers__
Please post questions below that you would like to ask our guest speakers (two former interns who in now nearing the end of their first year as solo teachers). In general, sign your posts unless there's a question you would prefer to be anonymous. Thanks!

I've heard that from the internship to the first year there's a big difference in, well, everything - just like between the senior year and the internship. Is this true and could you talk a little about this? user:sarahew

Do you find that you have resistance or trouble with classroom management because students know you're a first year teacher? user:sarahew

How did you identify a possible mentor for yourself within your school? What qualities did you look for? Did you even do this? user:litwins5

Did you take the first job you were offered or did you shop around? What were some of the characteristics of the job you took (ie, why did you take the particular job you did?) user:litwins5

Do you find it more liberating having your own classroom compared to the internship or do you feel more pressure from the administration to teach a certain way or accomplish a specific amount of curriculum in a certain time period? user:ZirollerCoaster

How would you relate the first year of teaching to the internship year? user:doren

What are your thoughts on teaching overseas for a year before getting a teaching job in the US? user:adamolau

Regarding interviews: Were they very different from school to school? Do you think it is important to practice/prepare (and if so, how?) user:L2teach

What was the most difficult part of the job search/application process? user:L2teach

How long did it take you to find a job? Were you hired in the spring or the fall? user:hether12

What can we be doing now that will make our first year of teaching go more smoothly? user:hether12

How are you treated by other teachers/staff as a first year teacher? How did you go about integrating yourself into the school community?

How many interviews did you go through? How many job offers did you get and why did you choose the job that you are currently working? Also, did you have to negotiate your contract with the school? (Oh and do you miss me?) user:deutchma

Do you think you will stick with the job you currently have for more than 2 years? Is it the type of school you were hoping to work in? What type of issues came up during your first year of teaching that you didn't really catch on to during your internship? user:Jadehuff

What steps did you take after your internship to get a job? If you could compare the level of difficulty and stress of your internship to your job now, how would they relate? user:Obstinada02



10:40 - 11:05 - Swap Shop
Please post your idea on the appropriate wiki page and copy the link next to your name. On the wiki page where you post, include a brief, but detailed description (3-5 sentences) and suggestions for modifying the activity for other languages. Also, upload any supporting documents. Please also post the link plus a short description on our swap shop page http://languagelinks2006.wikispaces.com/TE+804-09+Swap+Shop+Page

1. Lauren Phrases Brouillees 2. Lindsay http://languagelinks2006.wikispaces.com/Imperfect+tense 3.Chelsea 4. Melissa

11:05 - 11:35 - Tips for Writing Your Teaching Philosophy

 * There are great resources on this page: http://languagelinks2006.wikispaces.com/Teaching+Philosophy
 * Some suggestions for crafting your philosophy:
 * Use this graphic organizer to brainstorm [[file:LooksSoundsFeelsLikePhil.doc]]
 * Before you write a paper, try making a Powerpoint that you might give at a "Back to School Night" where you would introduce yourself to parents
 * The format matters - try to capture your personality, make the philosophy visually engaging, and present yourself in a way that invites someone to read your philosophy. You might have several versions -- a traditional text, a brochure, a letter, and a powerpoint.
 * No more than 2 pages
 * Imagine your audience as an administrator or parents. They want to know:
 * What you believe about the //value// of learning another language
 * What you believe about the //process// of second language acquisition
 * What students can expect to do in your classroom
 * How you will treat students and encourage learning
 * What makes your classroom unique
 * Pretend that a parent is choosing from among several WL teachers. He/she is going to make this decision based on each teacher's teaching philosophy. Would your philosophy provide enough information so that a parent could make an informed choice?

11:35 - 11:55 - Issue Presentations

 * Lindsay
 * Linda

Housekeeping:

 * No class until March 20 - Keep in touch via the discussion boards
 * Don't forget to post your unit plan on the wiki