Like any occupation (notice I didn't say job) talented people are to be prized and sought out. When it comes to the teaching profession, as many more retire, the call to join the ranks couldn't be more urgent.
Of course, just how does our nation/society make sure we have the right people and the quantity needed to make a difference in the nation's classrooms?
Those who toil day in and day out, who model what it means to be an effective and caring teacher, are surely one of the answers to the dilemma of this current and growing teacher shortage. Beyond this critical factor it is obvious that more needs to be done. High schools should and must offer a course(s) in teacher preparation. Where these programs currently exist there are a great number of students who go on to major in education in college and join the teacher ranks.
To all the high school staff and administrators out there...add an Introduction to Teaching course to the curriculum. Time is of the essence.
Dick
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