This assignment is a presentation on professionalism in education for new teachers. I strongly feel that this assignment has adequately demonstrated my understanding of the course ITL 602.

1. Professionalism In Education
For New Teachers
Austin Fox
ITL 602-Context of Education in the US
National University

2. Teaching Performance Expectations
(TPE’s)
• Teaching Performance Expectations (TPE's) describe the knowledge and abilities
required of classroom teachers that were adopted by the California Teaching
Commission in September, 2001.
• There are 13 TPE’s.
• These are very important for all California teachers to know and understand.

3. • The California TPE’s are:
• TPE 1: Specific Pedagogical skills for Subject Matter Instruction
• TPE 2: Monitoring Student Learning During Instruction
• TPE 3: Interpretation and use of Assessments
• TPE 4: Making Content Accessible
• TPE 5: Student Engagement
• TPE 6: Developmentally Appropriate Teaching Practices
Teaching Performance Expectations
(TPE’s)

4. •TPE 7: Teaching English Learners
•TPE 8: Learning About Students
•TPE 9: Instructional Planning
•TPE 10: Instructional Time
•TPE 11: Social Environment
•TPE 12: Professional, Legal, and Ethical Obligations
•TPE 13: Professional Growth
Teaching Performance Expectations
(TPE’s)

5. “Developed by the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC),
they form the basis for most teacher certification tests, whether developed by InTASC,
by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), or by individual state departments of
education.” (2)
10 Principles of Effective Teaching

6. • 1) Learner Development
• 2) Learning Differences
• 3) Learning Environments
• 4) Content Knowledge
• 5) Application of Content
10 Principles of Effective Teaching
• 6) Assessment
• 7) Planning For Instruction
• 8) Instructional Strategies
• 9) Professional Learning
And Ethical Practice
• 10) Leadership and Collaboration

7. “Think about the best, most intentional teachers you ever had—
the ones who seemed so confident, so caring, so skilled, so
enthusiastic about their subject. Chances are, when they took
educational psychology, they were as scared, uncertain, and
overwhelmed about becoming a teacher as you might be today.
Yet they kept at it and made themselves the great teachers you
remember. You can do the same.” (Slavin)
Becoming An Intentional Teacher

8. Teacher Certification
“Before you can become an intentional teacher, you have to become a
certified teacher. Each state, province, and country has its own requirements,
but in most places you at least have to graduate from a 4-year college with a
specified distribution of courses, although various alternative certification
programs exist as well. You also will need to have a satisfactory student
teaching experience. In most states, however, these are not enough. You
also have to pass a teacher certification test, or licensure test.” (Slavin)
Becoming An Intentional Teacher

9. Neat Appearance
“A teacher's appearance plays a role in conveying professionalism. A male
teacher should wear dress pants and a polo shirt or button-down shirt, adding a
tie or jacket for special occasions. Female teachers should wear appropriate
clothing for the classroom, avoiding short skirts and revealing tops. Many
schools do not allow teachers to display facial piercings, tattoos and brightly
colored hair at work. In addition, teachers should refrain from drinking alcohol or
smoking in the presence of students, and avoid using foul language or acting
inappropriately with colleagues in view or earshot of students.” (3)
Signs of Professionalism in a Teacher

10. Positive Interaction With Students
“When it comes to interacting with students, teachers must understand
there is a fine line between being a caring adult and being a friend.
Professional teachers do not let their desire to be liked by students get
in the way of enforcing classroom and school rules. They do not show
favoritism or discriminate against students. A dedicated teachers
believe all students have the ability to learn and succeed. Lesson plans
and materials are thoughtfully chose to help make that happen.” (3)
Signs of Professionalism in a Teacher

11. Positive Interaction With Colleagues
“Professional teachers strive to interact effectively with one another. Teachers in the same department
may collaborate to share teaching strategies, analyze data and discuss curriculum issues. Those who
teach the same students meet regularly to discuss ways to improve student performance and make
connections between subjects. Strategies are developed to resolve specific behavior problems.
Teachers focused on professionalism are also concerned with the school community and how they
can work with their colleagues to create an environment that maximizes learning and bolsters
achievement. Professional educators do not gossip or inappropriately share confidential information.”
(3)
Signs of Professionalism in a Teacher

12. Seek Mentorship
“Experienced teachers who are themselves intentional teachers are your best resource. Not
only are they highly effective, but they also understand and can describe what they’re doing
(and, ideally, can help you learn to do those things). Talk with experienced teachers in your
school, observe them teaching, and ask them to observe you and share ideas. Many school
systems provide induction programs to help new teachers develop in the crucial first years,
but even if yours does not, you can create one for yourself by seeking out experienced and
helpful mentors.” (Slavin)
Signs of Professionalism in a Teacher

13. Talk Teaching
“Talk to your colleagues, your former classmates, your friends who teach,
even your friends who don’t teach. Share your successes, your failures,
your questions. Teaching can be an isolating experience if it’s just you
and your students. Take every opportunity to share ideas and
commiserate with sympathetic colleagues. Join a book club to discuss
articles and books on teaching.” (Slavin)
Signs of Professionalism in a Teacher

14. Ongoing Professional Training
“Many states require teachers to participate in ongoing professional development programs
to maintain their certification. Teachers committed to professionalism enthusiastically
participate in training to stay abreast of advances in technology and emerging trends in
education. They seek information on best practices and teaching strategies for all types of
learners. Other interests include reading books, magazines and blogs about educational
leadership. Some teachers conduct research to continually improve their teaching methods
and support the performance of their students. Additionally, many attend education
conferences and belong to professional organizations to connect with others in the field.” (3)
Signs of Professionalism in a Teacher

15. References
1) The California Teaching Performance Expectations, Commission on Teacher
Credentialing,
https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/educator-prep/tpa-files/tpes-full-version.pd
2) Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice, Robert E. Slavin, Chapter 1
pages 16-18, Pearson, 2018
3) Signs of Professionalism in a Teacher, Stacey Zeiger, July 2018,
https://work.chron.com/signs-professionalism-teacher-9324.html