Life Cycle of the Career Teacher

by Betty E. Steffy

• ISBN13: 9780761975403
• ISBN10: 0761975403
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-10-12
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

This book presents a model for delivery of a lifetime of reflection, renewal, and growth--from preservice through retirement.

Table of Contents

Foreword	vii
Michael P. Wolfe
Acknowledgements	ix
About the Authors	xi
The Model and Its Application	1	(25)
Betty E. Steffy
Michael
P. Wolfe
Suzanne H. Pasch
Billie J. Enz
Promoting a Vision of Teaching for a Lifetime of Practice	2	(1)
The Life Cycle of the Career Teacher	3	(7)
Reflection and Renewal: The Mechanism of Growth	10	(7)
Other Processes Influencing Teacher Development	17	(4)
Threads of Continuity: Connections Among the Phases	21	(1)
Uses and Benefits of the Life Cycle of the Career Teacher Model	22	(1)
References	23	(3)
The Novice Teacher	26	(18)
Michael J. Berson
Rick A. Breault
Viewing the Novice Phase Through Case Study	26	(3)
Defining the Novice Phase	29	(5)
Threads of Continuity	34	(3)
Professional-Development Strategies	37	(2)
Recommendations for Research and Practice	39	(1)
References	40	(4)
The Apprentice Teacher	44	(16)
Mary C. Clement
Billie J. Enz
George E. Pawlas
Viewing the Apprentice Phase Through Case Study	44	(4)
Defining the Apprentice Phase	48	(2)
Threads of Continuity	50	(1)
Professional-Development Strategies	51	(6)
Recommendations for Research and Practice	57	(1)
References	58	(2)
The Professional Teacher	60	(15)
Polly Wolfe
Diane S. Murphy
Patricia H. Phelps
Vincent R. McGrath
Viewing the Professional Phase Through Case Study	60	(3)
Defining the Professional Phase	63	(3)
Threads of Continuity	66	(2)
Professional-Development Strategies	68	(3)
Recommendations for Research and Practice	71	(2)
References	73	(2)
The Expert Teacher	75	(10)
Jane S. Bray
Pamela A. Kramer
Denise LePage
Viewing the Expert Phase Through Case Study	75	(2)
Defining the Expert Phase	77	(2)
Threads of Continuity	79	(2)
Professional-Development Strategies	81	(1)
Recommendations for Research and Practice	82	(1)
References	83	(2)
The Distinguished Teacher	85	(11)
Billie J. Enz
Kathleen R. Weber
Ruth D. Campopiano
Viewing the Distinguished Phase Through Case Study	85	(1)
Defining the Distinguished Phase	86	(1)
Threads of Continuity	87	(5)
Professional-Development Strategies	92	(1)
Recommendations for Research and Practice	93	(1)
References	94	(2)
The Emeritus Teacher	96	(8)
Raymond J. Dagenais
Betty E. Steffy
Billie J. Enz
Viewing the Emeritus Phase Through Case Study	96	(3)
Defining the Emeritus Phase	99	(1)
Threads of Continuity	100	(1)
Professional-Development Strategies	101	(1)
Recommendations for Research and Practice	102	(1)
References	103	(1)
Applying the Life Cycle of the Career Teacher Model	104	(15)
Suzanne H. Pasch
Michael P. Wolfe
Betty E. Steffy
Billie J. Enz
Implications and Recommendations for Lifelong Development of Teachers	105	(4)
Weaving Threads of Continuity Into the Teaching Tapestry	109	(3)
Relationships Influencing the Application of the Life Cycle of the Career Teacher Model	112	(3)
Challenging the Profession to Ensure the Lifelong Growth of Teachers	115	(1)
Looking to the Future: Benefits of the Life Cycle of the Career Teacher Model	116	(1)
References	117	(2)
Appendix: Addressing the Unique Needs of Each Phase Through Professional Development: Phase-Related Concerns and Recommended Professional-Development Practices	119	(7)
Index	126