Teachers would you advise any one to go into teaching?

Answer 1

I wouldn't advise "any one" to go into teaching, unless they LIVED to teach. Teaching is too difficult to do without some kind of calling.
I agree with an earlier poster too - I would inform the future student of the truth in teaching:
The rough spots: not a lot of respect, so many hoops to jump for the credential it boggles the mind (and they keep moving the goal posts too), hard on the wallet, irrationality from all sides, expectations to do the impossible with no support or money, paperwork up the wazoo, students that couldn't care less, admin with their own agenda, and constant work to do.
On the flip side: status amongst friends and family, good enough money for most places (except CA and NY), a lot of time off, great co-workers mostly, definitely not a boring day, and sometimes the kids are cuter than all get out!

Answer 2

Going Into Teaching

Answer 3

Not just anyone. There are qualities the person should have (and there are tons of people out there who SHOULDN'T be teachers). Patience is one. Being able to multi-task is another. And especially now being able toshow the same thing you're teaching in different ways as children can be visual, auditory or hands on kind of learners. The hours are good and you do get all the holidays but don't let that anyone think its easy. You deal with all sorts of characters (in the classroom AND out... don't think you can escape "office politics" here). Like any job you have to love it. But it matters so much more in this field because you're having a direct impact on other lives. You have to CARE . But the rewards are priceless.

Answer 4

Yes and no. It is an extremely complex and difficult job. But it can also be the perfect match for a person who seeks a meaningful career.

It takes a special person to make it as a career long teacher. Not everyone can do it. In fact, half of all trained teachers quit the job within 4 years, as it is so difficult, stressful and nearly impossible. Like I said, it takes a special person.

I would never tell anyone interested in teaching NOT to try; I would just advise them of the REALITY of what teaching is all about.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Absolutely ... you get to work with kids and help make the leaders of tomorrow.

Contractually, you only work 180-190 days a year, but believe me.. you will work long days with grading at night and outside the work day activities and such. You get a great deal of job security; once you are tenured its dang near impossible to lose a job unless you really do something wrong or prove yourself to be completely inept.

You can work anywhere in the country with all kinds of different kids. No matter what subject you are teaching, its never the same experience cause you are always getting a new crowd to teach to.

I say go into teaching -- its the toughest job you'll ever love.

Answer 7

If you really have the vocation ,I advise you to into teaching.
The work is endless,especially in the Primary grades, but
is rewarding when you see that the kids have learned what
you taught and that they master the skills introduced and
practiced. Teachers wages are not the best, so if you want
to make good money, then do not go into teaching.!


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Answer 8

No. Schools have become a business that chokes imagination and creativity in individuals (students and teachers). If you want to make a difference in the lives of students, work with or create organizations that reach out to high profile students. Sports, dance, art...they have saved more students than teachers have saved. And, with so many programs being cut in schools or students not being able to participate in programs because of money, out reach programs are needed more than ever. I love my students, but now that I am a teacher, I see flaws that I could have never seen as an outsider.

Answer 9

absolutely. Be prepared to pay major "dues" in the form of student teaching and the first few years of teaching.. it's not easy. As the previous posters wrote, teaching is the toughest and most essential profession. I like the fact that I get to have an impact on young people and that they appreciate all that we do. Does anyone remember their favorite dentist... ?! My apologies to all the dentists out there! :) Go into teaching.. it's the best. Be prepared for a difficult learning curve... but stick with it.

Answer 10

In Wisconsin, as well as many other states, teaching has fallen so in respectability that teachers, their pay and their benefits are constantly under attack. Suddenly, a person with fifteen years experience delivering educational content and with a Master's degree doesn't even deserve a cost of living increase in their wages or the ability to maintain their health care. In other cultures teachers are respected, here they are blamed. I couldn't honestly advocate for the profession at this point in my career unless you are a completely selfless martyr who is willing to deprive your family of things it may desire just to educate someone else's children.