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Are the Best Teachers Qualified?

By: Patricia Jackson

January 28, 2008

Eci 301

�Table of Contents Subject							Page Number History of Teaching							3 Obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree					4 License To Teach							4-            5 Conclusion								6 Works Cited								7 Questions								8

History and Rewards of Teaching

“Teaching is a process in which a person helps other people to learn,#”. Teaching educates individuals by increasing their knowledge, thus opening doors of opportunities for independence. Education allows a person to live a more productive life with greater job security. It also trains an individual to be more responsible and it offers rewards of personal gratification. Education developed from scholars like Aristotle, Socrates, and other philosophers in ancient Greece. The creation of knowledge began in ancient Athens and other Greek cities. Education also flourished in China. The Orient made important contributions to art and science. The first scholars began in Europe around churches and monasteries. The Renaissance Era opened paths to the education of mind and spirit. Most teaching occurs at home as parents teach their children informal values such as habits and manners. The most effective teaching takes place formally in schools by professional teachers. The first teacher based schools began in Western Europe in the 1800’s and before then teachers received no training at all. Today, most teachers are educated in an accredited program. “Public school teachers must have at least a bachelor’s degree, complete an approved teacher’s education program and be licensed.#” Obtaining a Bachelors Degree “The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education currently accredits teachers across the United States,#”. A student must first obtain a bachelor degree in liberal arts. General colleges and universities offer teacher training programs. Students must apply to a teacher program by their sophomore year. In their junior and senior years, elementary school teachers must complete a wide variety of subjects they plan on teaching such as mathematics, art, litature, physical science, social science and music. They also must complete professional educational classes like teaching methods, the philosophy of education and the psychology of learning. Most states use their own state exams and the National Teacher Examination (NTE) Core Battery Test for certification. Also, every state has its own passing scores. The state of Virginia uses the NTE core battery exam and area specialty exams. “Passing scores on the three battery test are as follows: communication skills-649, professional knowledge-639, general knowledge-639, # “. License to Teach Public school teachers must be licensed in the state of Virginia. The State Board of Education usually grants the license or it can be through a licensure advisory board. Teachers must be licensed to teach preschool through twelve grade. “Requirements for regular license to teach kindergarten through grade twelve vary by state, #”. “The Virginia licensure regulations stipulate three routes for an individual to become licensed in Virginia: 1.) Approved Program, 2.) Reciprocity, 3.) Alternative Licensure ,#”. 	In a program the state of Virginia requires the student to be enrolled in a teacher educational program. In reciprocity, an individual can acquire accreditation from another state if they have completed similar educational requirements through a state-approved program or the individual can hold a out of state license. The alternative licensure is another route made through a private school or through an recommendation of another teacher. Then, the teacher can obtain a three year nonrenewable provisional license from the state if they possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university and satisfies one or more teaching endorsements areas.	The fifty state system is now responsible for licensing teachers in 3,000 local licensing authorities. New York and Chicago allow their large school district to license teachers. In recent years, some states have tightened certification by requiring five years of preparation. Other states like Virginia have make it easier for teachers to enter the profession. They have opened doors to students with other college major who had no teacher education. Conclusion Teaching contributes to our society and to our future in very special ways. It is a challenging profession. The work is demanding but satisfying. It has unlimited opportunities for life long learning and intellectual growth. The Board of Education predicts a significant increase in elementary and secondary school teachers over the next twenty years because of our rapid population growth and from the retirement of a large number of teachers in the next few years. College admission requirements for teacher training program vary in different states. First, an interested individual needs a good high school academic record to meet basic requirements for the college they are applying for. Next, they must apply for a teacher’s training program at the institution of their choice. Then, they must apply for their license. The best teachers are the only ones qualified to teach our children. Teachers professional knowledge is unique. Engineers, lawyers or nurses acquire specialist knowledge that is directly related to their field of practice. Teachers first acquire knowledge of their chosen subject. Then, they apply their knowledge to teach a planned curriculum. They are also responsible for the entire school program of their grade. Teachers also teach all subjects. They supervise lunch periods and meet with parents. They are essential to the growth and development of our young children. Teachers communicate with their students as they share what they know. Their greatest accomplishments are encouraging the youngest mind to explore, learn and develop into a responsible adult.

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1. In what ancient city did education begin? A. Rome  B. Greece  C.  Egypt

2. _______________ was one of the first scholars to develop education. A. Aristotle B. Napoleon  C. Alex the Great

3.Where was early education taught? A. At School B. at Home  C. at Grandma’s

4. In what county was education first taught publicly? A. France B. China  C. Western Europe

5. Who issues a teacher’s license? A. The school B. College  C. The state