- A local community college called Baker College. This appeals to me because I really want to be a college instructor. I would love to work at a college with a preschool center because I don't want to have to give up that portion of my career to be able to do the other one. I have a very hectic life so this would maybe allow me to make my own schedule. I would like to teach onine but after the big change at Walden am thinking about changing my mind about that. The change has been difficut for us but am sure it is much more diffficult for a professor trying to handle upset, confused students and grade papers.
- The second community of practice includes a new program called Great Start to Quality. It is Michigan's attempt at the Race to the Top Grant. We did not receive the grant the first time around so are putting programs in place to be more competitive for the second time around. It is a rating system that preschool centers participate in to try and receive a high as rating as possible with a maximum of 5. Parent's can look on-line and see the rating that a preschool program received. This will make the quality of our preschool centers very high and the education of young chilren will be monitored and imporved greaty. It is a great new program and I would like to be a part of it. Assessments are a big part of it and I love doing assessments.
- The third community of practice that appeals to me is the local MiAEYC organization. Most importantly I think that belonging to an organization is important for my professional career and it also provides a great resource for me when I need information for papers and other research products.
To be a college instructor I know I definetly need my Masters degree. For the other positions they prefer one but it is not requirement. I have so much other professional development, experience and other education that I think I am all set with what I would need to do the other jobs.
Tracy,
ReplyDeleteI found each of your community of practice to be quite interesting. They constitute a great blend of giving back to the community and at the same time seeking to remain abreast of the developments in the field. That combination is worthwhile because as we give out, we must bear in mind that information is constantly being updated so we must align ourselves with institutions that will assist us to remain abreast of the latest developments.
Tracy,
ReplyDeleteI am intrigued by the organizations you chose. And I think that being a college professor would be an incredible job! I have always wanted to do that as well but here in Georgia, it is now unheard of for any college instructor to have anything other than a PhD. This discourages me because I am already in severe debt for my undergraduate and graduate degrees...so taking on more debt for a PhD makes me nervous right now. I know there are jobs out there that pay well and would appreciate my education but finding them is near impossible. I wish you the best of luck!