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Teacher Prep: New Course

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One of the most interesting things that can happen to instructors is to have the opportunity to teach a new class. I’ve been granted that opportunity for the upcoming semester and I’m very excited. Unlike teaching a course that you’ve taught before (something that is very common) a new course gives an instructor the opportunity for drastic change, and sometimes change is needed. New courses also offer an instructor the ability to bring more of their own interests, personal insights, and unique combinations of research into a course. So, dear readers, I’ve already started working on my upcoming class. I … Continue reading →

Supporting New Teachers

I love teaching. Besides being financially stable enough to stay home and be with my children, there is no other reason that I would quit the profession. However at times, I find my job stressful, time consuming, and heart breaking. Teachers deal with all types of stress. There are mandated programs that I do not believe in that I have to teach. There are parents that will complain no matter what I do. There are children that I may never be able to reach. There are tasks that have to be completed after work hours. There are some decisions that … Continue reading →

Helping Lateral Entry Teachers Be Successful

Lateral entry teachers are at a disadvantage when they enter a classroom. Most have no experience with classroom management. There are many aspects that affect the way that someone is able to reach his students. If classroom management is lacking, then the instructor is not going to be able to teach as effectively. In order for a lateral entry teacher to be successful, he should receive more education than a two-week training session before he is thrown into a classroom. One solution is to provide evening classes over the summer months that lateral entry teachers are required to take before … Continue reading →

What Are Lateral Entry Teachers?

There is an increasing teaching shortage nationwide. Many states and schools are looking to alternatives in order to fill the empty positions. One such program is the lateral entry teacher. This program may also be called “Alternatives to Licensure.” The program basically allows professionals who have a bachelor’s degree or higher to entry the teaching field prior to receiving their teaching license. The individuals will be issued a temporary license, which allows them to teach while taking classes about teaching in a classroom. While this does allow the school districts to fill the empty teaching positions, it also allows people … Continue reading →