Reflection Paper # 1

Teaching has not always been respected or admired, til this day we still have the typical stereotype that teachers get paid too little or is not considered a professional career. Back in the 1900's, teachers were known to be more woman than men; because of the low paid salary given. They literally got paid no more than $75 dollars a month. But whats even more insane is the rules they had to obtain if they wanted to be come a teacher. One of the many rules they had was that they could not be seen with other men in public, unless it was their brother or father. They also could not wear too much make up, nor dye their hair, ride in cars with men, even had to wear long dresses so no skin would be revealed. I'm taking back a second to think about these rules and it just seems preposterous to me. I have hundreds of hair color on my head and like to show off a little skin now and then, when needed. And I just picture myself living in 1900's and think, would I even have the same desire to become a teacher like i do now? Probably not.
But to them it seemed normal, to us now in days it seems weird. That's how this world goes around with time, it developed its own different kind of beliefs. Furthermore, before teachers were only required to have a two year training program. But in the 1980's it took a 90 degree turn to shape up training in education. One of the ones who went along with this movement were known as The Holmes Group, who sent out reports along with others trying to gain more respect in teaching preparation and professionalism. A lot of colleges complied with increasing more hard work and professionalism while others remained the same. They've also discussed the matter of having more skills and higher standers in achieving a higher teaching license. For example, going through different exams and having to have your own portfolio. Now in days teachers have either a Bachelors or Masters degree.
Moreover, one of the most helpful programs that you can take is the Teach For America program, as said in chapter 1. It allows you to have a hands on experience and as a result, you would become a better teacher with a more welcoming positive attitude towards the field.