Beginning Teacher
MacGregor, D. (2009). Identity formation – Influences that shape beginning teachers’ professional identity – Crossing the border from pre-service to in-service teacher. Referred paper presented at ‘Teacher education crossing borders: Cultures, contexts, communities and curriculum ‘the annual conference of the Australian teacher Education Association (ATEA), Albury, 28 June – 1 July.
Summary:
This paper reports on the findings of the initial stage of a doctoral study that examined the influences that final year pre-service teachers believed would shape their professional identity once they crossed the border and commenced their role as in- service teachers .
The findings demonstrated that while final year beginning teachers were prepared to approach their in-service role with a high level of enthusiasm and confidence in their subject knowledge, they feared perceived challenges such as a lack of mentoring support from teaching colleagues and the perceptions of students.
Key points:
- Your professional identity is shaped and moulded by many different factors including; social, cultural, political and educational contexts, as well as past and present experiences.
- Support comes from people you will be surrounded by everyday and working along side, so the staff, students, their parents and the wider community.
- Your behaviour outside of teaching needs to match that of your behaviour at school. There will always be people from the community watching how you behave outside the classroom.
- You need to ask those who are there to help you. Never be afraid to ask for help and guidance.
Ferrier-Kerr, J. (2012). Moving into the profession. In C. McGee & D. Fraser (Eds.), The professional practice of teaching (pp. 291 – 308). Albany, New Zealand: Cengage Learning NZ.
Key Points:
- Reflection is a huge part of being a professional. Quality reflection is what helps you grow as a teacher.
- Self efficacy is important because you need to believe in what you are doing and that you are capable of.
- Building relationships with colleagues is crucial, as they will be a huge support in your teaching.
- There are many challenges we will face as beginning teachers but if we believe in what we are doing and look to others for guidance and support and trust in God for help and support.
Summary:
This paper reports on the findings of the initial stage of a doctoral study that examined the influences that final year pre-service teachers believed would shape their professional identity once they crossed the border and commenced their role as in- service teachers .
The findings demonstrated that while final year beginning teachers were prepared to approach their in-service role with a high level of enthusiasm and confidence in their subject knowledge, they feared perceived challenges such as a lack of mentoring support from teaching colleagues and the perceptions of students.
Key points:
- Your professional identity is shaped and moulded by many different factors including; social, cultural, political and educational contexts, as well as past and present experiences.
- Support comes from people you will be surrounded by everyday and working along side, so the staff, students, their parents and the wider community.
- Your behaviour outside of teaching needs to match that of your behaviour at school. There will always be people from the community watching how you behave outside the classroom.
- You need to ask those who are there to help you. Never be afraid to ask for help and guidance.
Ferrier-Kerr, J. (2012). Moving into the profession. In C. McGee & D. Fraser (Eds.), The professional practice of teaching (pp. 291 – 308). Albany, New Zealand: Cengage Learning NZ.
Key Points:
- Reflection is a huge part of being a professional. Quality reflection is what helps you grow as a teacher.
- Self efficacy is important because you need to believe in what you are doing and that you are capable of.
- Building relationships with colleagues is crucial, as they will be a huge support in your teaching.
- There are many challenges we will face as beginning teachers but if we believe in what we are doing and look to others for guidance and support and trust in God for help and support.
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