(Penulis di Pameran Pendidikan Internasional)
Beasiswa untuk Guru ke Amerika Serikat
The International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP) kembali menawarkan beasiswa studi ke Amerika Serikat (AS) tahun akademik 2011/2012, untuk para guru SMP atau SMA pengajar bidang studi Bahasa Inggris, Ilmu Sosial, Kewiraan, Matematika, serta Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam.
Program beasiswa ILEP ini akan berlangsung selama satu semester di universitas di AS, yang meliputi kuliah dan pelatihan intensif dalam bidang metodologi pengajaran, pembuatan materi pelajaran, strategi mengajar yang disesuaikan dengan tempat dan lingkungan pengajaran, kepemimpinan guru, termasuk penggunaan komputer dan internet, serta software sebagai alat bantu dalam mengajar. Program ini akan dimulai di bulan Januari 2012 hingga Mei 2012. Para peserta akan dilibatkan juga pada observasi di sekolah tingkat menengah di AS yang akan menghubungkan peserta secara aktif dengan para guru dan siswa dari AS.
Adapun syarat untuk melamar beasiswa ini antara lain
- Guru sekolah tingkat SMP atau SMA yang menjadi pengajar penuh bidang studi Bahasa Inggris, Ilmu Sosial, Kewiraan, Matematika, serta IPA.
- Kandidat harus berpengalaman mengajar 5 tahun atau lebih dan - Memiliki kemampuan bahasa Inggris aktif dan pasif yang dibuktikan dengan melampirkan skor ITP/iBT TOEFL minimum 500 atau IELTS 5.0.
Informasi syarat pendaftaran dan formulir bisa diunduh di http://www.aminef.or.id. Batas waktu untuk pendaftaran sampai dengan tanggal 15 April 2011.
Info ini juga dimuat disini
How To Become A Teacher In The USA
There are varied requirements you must meet in order to become a teacher in the United States. Some states also have more strict training and qualifications that are required for you to be able to teach on their state. But the general requirement throughout the United States is that you need to have a license to teach in public schools. Generally though, a license is not required for you to teach in a private school. The teaching license is given by the State Board of Education as a rule even though a licensure committee is likewise able to provide the said license.
Teachers are licensed to teach in early pre-school grades, the elementary grades, and the middle grades. Teachers should also be licensed to teach secondary education subjects and special subjects including music. All states require that a teacher had finished a bachelor degree and have had some training in teaching. Another requirement is that they should have finished a prescribed number of units in education.
In addition, some also requires teachers to undergo a supervised teaching and have finished a prescribed number of teaching subjects. There are also some states that require teachers to have technology training and still some states had set a minimum limit on what your minimum grade point average should be. Meanwhile, some states also have a far stricter rule in their requirements than others, for example, in some states; a masters degree is a necessity after you had been given a teaching position. You should attain a masters degree within a specified number of years.
But the overall, the requirements for almost all of the states in America require that you have the basic skills and competencies in your chosen field including your proficiency in reading and writing but most especially in teaching. You should also have the needed expertise and knowledge in your chosen subject. Most schools are now in the process of executing a performance-based system as the basis for the said licensure.
This system is an addition to passing the licensure examination in their chosen subject. You should demonstrate proficiency in teaching your subject. And your teaching performance should be acceptable as well. You should also note that some states have reciprocal agreements that lets teachers from one state to become licensed in another if that is what is agreed upon by the local government.
Teacher Preparation Programs
Teaching is a profession, like being a doctor or a lawyer. Like members of other professions, you need to go to school to become a teacher. There are different types of teacher preparation programs, depending on your education level and experience. Find the program type that fits you.
Search here to learn more about programs that provide education and training to become a teacher.
Simply select the state where you'd like to teach, and you'll see a list of both traditional and alternative programs that can prepare you for teaching in that state.
Parents in The USA Education Issues for Parents
Find resources on learning, special needs education, financing, and more.
Education in General
- Accredited Colleges and Universities
- Back to School
- Bullying and Your Child
- Education Agencies, by State
- Education Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers
- Federal Depository Library Locator
- Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculator
- Home School
- Homework Tips for Parents
- Local Library Locator
- No Child Left Behind – Education Reform Information for Parents
- School Locator
- School Lunch and Breakfast
- Science Information for Parents, Kids, and Teachers
- Smithsonian Affiliated Museums, by State
- Special Needs – Disabilities
- Student Educational Resources
- Summer Learning Tips
- Teachers' Educational Resources
- U.S. Government Guide for Kids
- Websites for Kids and Educators
Financing Your Child's Education
- Back to School
- Federal Student Financial Aid
- Loans for College
- State Deadlines for Student Financial Aid
- Student Grants for Study Overseas
Setiap bangsa punya cara unik dan khas dalam hal pengasuhan anak karena memang pola asuh anak erat kaitannya dengan budaya setempat. Psikolog sosial Susan Newman, PhD, penulis buku The Case for the Only Child, mengatakan, setiap pola asuh yang dipengaruhi oleh budaya masing-masing bangsa punya sisi positif dan negatif.
Ini adalah mentalitas masyarakat China yang diterapkan dalam pola asuh anak di mana pun mereka berada. Berbeda lagi dengan pola asuh keluarga di Amerika yang dikenal sangat terbuka. Tentunya setiap keluarga punya hak prerogatif untuk memberlakukan pola asuh terhadap anak. Namun, tidak ada salahnya mengenali baik-buruknya pola asuh sebagai pembelajaran.
Bersikap permisif
Positifnya, sikap permisif dalam merawat anak menumbuhkan penghargaan atas diri sehingga bisa membentuk rasa percaya diri anak. Anak menjadi lebih berani mencoba hal baru.
Menunjukkan orangtua berkuasa
Positifnya, orangtua bisa memosisikan diri sebagai pihak yang patut didengar dan dihargai. Dengan menunjukkan siapa yang berkuasa, Anda sedang mengajarkan anak bahwa orangtua berkuasa dan bisa menolak, memerintah, bilang tidak atas permintaan yang berlebihan, termasuk juga mendapatkan penghargaan dari anak-anak.
Bersikap menuntut dan terlalu berharap
Positifnya, menggantungkan harapan atau bahkan tuntutan kepada anak untuk memenuhi keinginan Anda boleh jadi membuahkan hasil maksimal. Namun, ini terjadi hanya jika anak merespons gaya pengasuhan seperti ini dengan positif. Umumnya, pola pengasuhan yang terlalu banyak menuntut anak ini menimbulkan masalah orangtua-anak, kata Newman.
Sumber:
1. AMINEF
2. http://teach.gov/become-teacher/teacher-prep/MA
3. Kompas.com
Disusun Ulang Oleh:
Arip Nurahman
Pendidikan Fisika, FPMIPA Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
&
Follower Open Course Ware at MIT-Harvard University USA.
Semoga Bermanfaat dan Terima Kasih
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