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What is the typical duration of compulsory education in the USA?
What is the typical duration of compulsory education in the USA?
What is one way to earn a teaching degree after graduation?
What is one way to earn a teaching degree after graduation?
How is the salary range for teachers generally determined?
How is the salary range for teachers generally determined?
What do secondary school teachers typically emphasize in their profession?
What do secondary school teachers typically emphasize in their profession?
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What contributes to the various guidelines for earning a teaching certificate in the USA?
What contributes to the various guidelines for earning a teaching certificate in the USA?
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What age group typically attends pre-primary education in the U.S.?
What age group typically attends pre-primary education in the U.S.?
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Which level of schooling corresponds with primary education in the U.S.?
Which level of schooling corresponds with primary education in the U.S.?
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What is one characteristic of effective teachers in the United States?
What is one characteristic of effective teachers in the United States?
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What process is typically undertaken to become a teacher in the U.S.?
What process is typically undertaken to become a teacher in the U.S.?
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Which of the following levels of education is specifically targeted at ages 10-12 in the U.S.?
Which of the following levels of education is specifically targeted at ages 10-12 in the U.S.?
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Which statement accurately describes the basic education system in the U.S.?
Which statement accurately describes the basic education system in the U.S.?
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What type of schools provide pre-primary education in the U.S.?
What type of schools provide pre-primary education in the U.S.?
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What is a primary objective for students at the end of the lesson regarding the U.S. education system?
What is a primary objective for students at the end of the lesson regarding the U.S. education system?
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Study Notes
Presentation Title
- Title: The Teacher and the Teaching Profession: Beyond the ASEAN: United States of America
- Presenter: Marielle A. Francisco
- Course: EDUC 102
Rebus Puzzle Activity
- Rebus is a word puzzle using pictures and letters
- Groups compete to answer rebus puzzles correctly
- Correct answer earns 1 point
- First correct answer wins
Mechanics of the Game
- Class divided into two groups
- Anyone can answer from each group
- Groups must call out their group name (e.g., Group 1, Group 2)
- First group calling their name gets a chance to answer
- If correct, group earns 1 point; otherwise, other group gets a chance
- Game continues until all puzzles solved
- Group with most points wins
Let's Try! (Rebus Puzzles)
- First rebus puzzle showed images creating the word "FIRST AID"
Additional Rebus Puzzles
- Second rebus puzzle: "STOOD" (image of a woman standing)
- Third rebus puzzle: "MISUNDERSTO OD" (image and combination of letters)
- Fourth rebus puzzle: "SCRAMBLE EGG" (letters and combination of letters)
- Fifth rebus puzzle: "FORGIVE AND FORGET" (words given one at a time)
Lesson Objectives
- Describe the basic education system in the US
- Outline the process for becoming a US teacher (certification & recruitment)
- Identify the characteristics of effective US teachers
US Education System Overview
- US education levels comparable to other countries, including the Philippines
- Pre-primary: kindergarten, nursery, preschool (4-6 years old, 2 years)
- Primary/Elementary: varied levels (4-6, 5-7, or 6-8 grades)
- Middle School: Grades 4-6, 5-7, or 6-8
- Secondary/High School: Grades 7-12 or 8-12
- Junior High School: 7-8, 7-9, or 8-9 grades
- Senior High School: 9-12, or 10-12 grades
- Compulsory education period: 6-18 years
Becoming a US Teacher
- Pre-service students need a 4-year college/university degree
- Major/minor in education
- Teaching certificate needed
- Possible to earn teaching degree after graduation through post-baccalaureate courses or master's in teaching program
- Decentralized system; each state education agency (SEA) sets guidelines/requirements
- Recruitment: superintendent approves the applicant, then recommends to the local school board
Teacher Salaries
- Teacher's salary is based on education level, experience, and location
- Teachers with master's degrees earn more than those with bachelor's degrees
- Teachers with master's plus 30 doctorate units earn the highest salary
Qualities of a Good US Teacher (Elementary v. Secondary)
- Elementary teachers: child-focused, understanding, sensitive to children's needs
- Secondary teachers: see themselves as subject matter specialists
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Join us for an engaging rebus puzzle activity based on the themes of teaching and the profession in the United States. Compete in teams to solve visual word puzzles and earn points for correct answers. The group with the highest score will be crowned the winner!
