STAGE 1: Early idealism
- Strong ideas about what you want to do.
- Feeling that everything is possible.
- Belief that relationship with pupils will determine effectiveness as a teacher.
STAGE 2: Personal survival
- Detecting and fitting in with routines and expectations.
- Wanting to be "seen" as a teacher.
- Establishing classroom control.
STAGE 3: Dealing with difficulties
- Beginning to make sense of what is happening in the classroom and identifying solutions.
- Concern shifts from personal survival to survival "as a teacher".
STAGE 4: Hitting a plateau
- Solving problems such as behaviour management and organisation.
- Feeling that you are mastering teaching and beginning to enjoy it.
- Enthusiasm for new teaching styles wanes.
STAGE 5: Moving on
- Understanding the role and responsibility of being a professional educator.
- Willing to try out new teaching styles and take on more responsibilities.
- Willing to move if your school doesn't offer you these opportunities.
Which stage are you at ?
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