INTRODUCTION Becoming a teacher is a journey that expands way beyond the four walls of a college classroom. Teacher preparation programs are limited in how much knowledge they can communicate to preservice candidates in a typical four-year program. This guide is meant to be a supplement to what you are learning in your teacher preparation programs. The field of education is continually evolving. New teacher candidates are expected to know about “hot topics� such as curriculum alignment, differentiation, and professional
ethics. Because the job market for teachers is so crowded, knowing only what is covered in your education classes could place you at a disadvantage. Use this guide to introduce yourself or your peers to topics and trends that are essential to becoming an effective teacher. As you read through the guide, please feel free to visit the accompanying links, do your own research, or ask your friends at KEA for more information. Becoming an effective teacher is a responsibility not just to ourselves but to the students we teach.
2 Kentucky Education Association Guide to Effective Teaching