Student North Carolina Association of Educators The Endeavor Common Teaching Myths
November 2013 Volume IV Issue III
Myth Number 1: Only girls teach. Actually, no. It is only brave men and women, brave heroes and heroines, that take on such a dedicated war. Number 2: Teaching is easy.
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Sure, teaching is easy. Making sure children learn to use every part of their brain is not. Being there as students’ role model is not. Being more than just a monotone voice speaking at the front of the classroom is not. Being someone students can trust is not. “Teaching” does not cover it all. Teachers are also actors/actresses, nurses, counselors (for students and parents), lunch and recess monitors, social workers, secretaries, copy machine mechanics, and especially, learners. In short, teaching is easy. Being a teacher is not. Number 3: What teachers teach is boring! You see, in reality, not thinking is boring. Not participating is boring. Not doing anything is boring. Not being the true you is boring. It is all this which makes teachers’ teaching seem boring. Yet, what teachers do, is teach students how to make everything un-boring by teaching children to think for themselves. Number 4: My teacher said that what I learned in his/her class, I would eventually use when I graduated. I have graduated. I still have not used it.
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Happy Thanksgiving!!
Oh my! Teachers help expand different parts of their students’ brains. So, every time a student uses a part of the brain a teacher has helped expand, the student is using that material…just in a different manner. Number 5: Teachers finish the job at 3pm. Actually, every teacher should end “the job.” After all, teaching is not a job, it is a lifestyle. Number 6: Teachers have summers off. Well, in part, teachers technically do have the summers off – off as in, out of the school building. However, there is still much to be done during those three months, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and all the other holidays! Yet, it all is worth it…considering the GREAT teacher pay! Number 7: Teacher pay stinks! In actuality, it smells really good! No, seriously, it does. Teachers’ pay is success and victory; that is, success and victory their students obtain upon leaving their classroom, which not only smells great, but also feels great! Number 8: Teachers just couldn’t find a better job. Truthfully, this one is almost all the way true. Teachers really could not have found any better lifestyle than this one! This is dedicated to all those brave, big kids who finished school, chose to go back to school, and learned about how to live the rest of their lives at school! To all those heroes and heroines that with every A+, “Well done!” sticker, smile, encouraging words, dedication, and especially teaching children how to learn by being the best exemplary learners themselves, have been an essential part in shaping up today’s champions: every doctor, lawyer, policeman/woman, firefighter, writer, scientist, mathematician, teacher, musician, President, and the list goes on. But, most importantly, YOU, the learner. Thank you, teachers, for your undivided, fully-devoted service. We love you!
Written by Carla Zarate, English major with teacher licensure Hey Everyone! I am so proud of all of the work that you all have been doing on your campuses and in the community. This month, instead of a chapter spotlight, I will do a member spotlight. Carla Zarate wrote “Common Teaching Myths”, a message that I think all of us could share with others! Carla is a sophomore at Campbell University, majoring in Elementary Education. She genuinely appreciates and acknowledges that where she is, is because of God, her family, friends, and those who believed in her: her teachers! Carla wants to teach because she wants to positively impact the lives of children, in the same manner that all of her teachers have impacted her.!
The Endeavor Regional Learning Days As we go into this new academic school year, we would like to remind you about the Regional Professional Learning Days. The purpose of RPL days is to extend professional development opportunities to current educators and pre-service teachers. RPL Days will also provide the opportunity to network with teachers, administrators, pre- service teachers, and retired educators. Fall 2013 Dates: September 21st-North Carolina A&T, Greensboro October 19th-Chowan University, Murfreesboro November 2nd-Catawba College, Salisbury December 7th-Campbell University, Buies Creek Resgistration-9:00-9:30am 10:00-12:00– Family, School, and Community Partnership 12:00-12:45 -LUNCH 12:45-1:00 -Advocacy in Action 2:30-4:00 -NC Teacher Evaluation Process Register at http://bit.ly/sncaerpldf13
Membership Corner This month try to grow your membership by reaching out to members through the internet. One way to start is by gathering a list of potential members. This will probably be students in the Education department at your university. Send an email to this list of contacts explaining what SNCAE is, how to join, and any upcoming events. Follow up by creating (or updating) a Facebook page for your chapter. Take advantage of features such as photo albums, event creations, and posting. You can invite your friends and potential members to “like” your page. The more likes and shares your page receives, the more people will see your presence on campus. Keep your page updated frequently and invite current members to join. Facebook can also be a great way to keep in touch with current members. Check out the SNCAE Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Studen t-North-Carolina-Association-ofEducatorsSNCAE/173423225844?ref=br_tf.
Good Luck! REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT Central Regional Membership Growth is the main focus in the central region. The central region Campuses UNCG, Bennett College, and North Carolina A&T are looking to have an inter chapter relationship. They plan on doing some Community Service projects together. Central Region plans to host a winter gathering for all central region campuses. More information to come. Southeastern Regional A big shout-out to North Carolina Wesleyan College in Wilmington, their chapter has been working very hard to establish an executive board at their Wilmington Campus. They have come along nicely this year naming their president (Crystal Walcott) and Vice President (Holly Shankool) and are currently holding elections for other positions on the board. This is the first executive board from the Wesleyan Wilmington Campus and as an organization we are excited to see the growth in numbers but also, see our passion mirrored in other professionals that are willing to step up and advocate for education before even stepping foot into our own classrooms.
“Taking a Coffee Break with WSSU SNCAE” The Winston-Salem State University chapter of SNCAE is excited to invigorate and strengthen its membership. While current members are ready to begin servicing our school and community, additional manpower is needed. From the personal setting of the classroom to the familiar setting of the popular hang-out spots, SNCAE is looking for intrigued members ranging from education majors and non-majors, to upper-classman and underclassmen, especially underclassmen. The underclassmen are the future leaders and the foundation of the organization. Within our chapter, we have planned a “Take a Coffee Break with SNCAE” event on November 19, 2013 for all who are willing to take a minute to unwind with friends in between all their stress and hard work. This opportunity allows SNCAE to stop and really commune with its members and potential members over a simple cup of coffee or hot chocolate.
Keep up the great work everyone!
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REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT Western President Elect Runda Alamour and Western Regional Rep Allison Huskins attended the Regional Learning Day at Catawba College on November 2nd, where they did a presentation on the importance of advocacy. The UNCA chapter has been going to classrooms and talking to students about why they should join SNCAE, and have these upcoming events in the works: American Education Week- November 18-22 NCAE Event (including a talk on Law in Education)- November 19th Regional Learning Day at UNCA (professional development galore!)-March 1st Outreach to Teach (renovate a needy school for a day)-TBD Spring Conference (professional development galore!)-March 28-29th Also, the UNCA chapter is joining in with the Western Carolina University chapter for a movie night event to help boost membership this Thursday, November 14th. Campus Presidents and advisors do not hesitate to contact your regional representative. Share with them the different events that will be held on your campus!!
Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom. George Washington Carver
The Endeavor Mary Morrow-Edna Richards Scholarship
Diana Bucklew Award
The Mary Morrow-Edna Richards Scholarship was named in memory of Mary Frank Morrow, who served as the first president of the North Carolina Classroom Teachers Association, and Edna Cotton Richards, an outstanding leader within the North Carolina Teachers Association and the North Carolina Association of Educators. Applicants must be North Carolina residents enrolled in a teacher-education program. They must be in the JUNIOR YEAR OF COLLEGE at the time of application, and willing to teach in the public schools of North Carolina for at least two (2) years following graduation.
The Diana Bucklew I Believe in You Award was created in 2011 to honor the memory of NCAE UniServ Director and State Student Organizer. Diana was a former classroom teacher, a local NCAE leader, and served as a UniServ Director in Arkansas and North Carolina for nearly 20 years. Eligible students must be members in good standing, who have at least one full year of undergraduate education remaining in their college careers. The award winner will have all expenses related to travel covered by the scholarship, including flights, hotel room fees, etc.
*All required materials must be postmarked no later than January 30, annually
http://www.ncae.org/get-involved/awards/marymorrowedna-richards-scholarship/
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Applications must be complete and postmarked by March 1.
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