If we are serious about the promises of democracy and freedom, then we owe every child a chance at a good life through education. |
The Central Jobs of Teaching
What do high-expertise teachers need to know and be able to do to bring all our students to proficiency?
Ten jobs of teaching are listed in Table 1.1 and explained in separate chapters of this book. They represent just a sample of the complex and sophisticated skill sets required for successful teaching. These are not options. They are not choices according to style. They are bottomline essentials needed by every teacher. These are known, validated elements of successful teaching and learning in the classroom. They are also not easy to do. They require deep, sophisticated knowledge to carry out well—far more than we acknowledge in either our requirements to enter teaching or our support systems for teachers once they are employed. Each job can be accomplished by drawing on known repertoires of skills.
There is a massive gap between the knowledge and skills new teachers bring to the classroom and the knowledge and skills they should and could have with proper training and support. |