I am ordering concert music and I cannot decide what to pick...
I show up on the first day of school and realize that I forgot to make lesson plans...
I accidentally write on the white board with a permanent marker...
Recently, I had a good dream. My future students and I sang together, and I just knew that everything I needed was there; in all I have experienced and all the brilliant people in my life who have taught me so much.
What else can I do to be professional?
In my educational seminar through the University of Alaska Southeast, I did some research and reflection.
I found that:
It is seemingly impossible to find a prescribed list of characteristics that qualify a teacher as a ‘professional.’ Teacher professionalism is an umbrella term that covers so many elements critical to becoming and remaining, an effective teacher. Kramer (2003) suggests that the many elements of educational professionalism can be boiled down into three categories known as the 'ABS’s of Professionalism: attitude, behavior, and communication.' Meanwhile, Eggen and Kauchak (2010) list the four main characteristics of professionalism to be in the areas of; professional knowledge, decision making and commitment to learners. Regardless, to be a great music teacher is to have a strong sense of professionalism, which is demonstrated through a commitment to continually grow for the sake of better serving one’s students.
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In the interview process I found myself relying on my experiences and research on the art of professionalism.