I'd rather go into some kind of training.......
2006-11-02 07:07:02 · 12 answers · asked by Miss Terious 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Im in the UK
2006-11-02 07:15:25 · update #1
Already have A level qualifications including English Lang/Lit
2006-11-02 07:16:20 · update #2
I dont think so really, you could ask your local council about what training courses they offer. They may run cheap adult education classes in the evenings that can train you to be a class room assistant. You could try that first and see whether you seriously want to dot hat job without commiting to unicersity.
2006-11-02 07:10:00 · answer #1 · answered by kayleigh e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you must have a degree with qualified teacher status or a degree with a PGCE. Not all courses are 4 years long. Bishop Grosseteste college in Lincoln offers a 3 year Ba in Primary Education. It's hard work but this is an excellent college ( I was there many moons ago!). Good luck.
2006-11-04 06:56:05 · answer #2 · answered by bessie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need a degree to teach. You can do a 4 year teaching course at some teacher training providers not all these are uni based but that is about it I think. Best find a teacher training provider and talk to them.
Cy Marven
2006-11-02 07:24:42 · answer #3 · answered by cy marven 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did it ever occur to you that there is REASON teachers have to go to university? I already have a BA in English (four years here in Canada) and I'm doing a two-year, full-time BEd at a university. I spend two days each week in a secondary school (as a student teacher), and two days each week on campus. On campus we study the latest educational research, work with the government-created curriculum to master our subject areas, complete case studies where we analyze real classroom situations (either videotaped or written) and have time to debrief with other student teachers and educational professionals. We also have seminars taught by visiting professionals on everthing from ESL/EAL to building relationships with parents. You can't expect to just observe a teacher or two, do a few hours of student teaching and then become a good teacher. University is essential.
2006-11-02 08:01:57 · answer #4 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Teacher training college is the answer, 1 year, home study for better qualifications, look it up with the education dept. at your local council.
2006-11-02 07:18:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In some places, if you have a four year degree and want to teach they have a program for people like you. You would have to teach during the day and then go to classes at night. In NC it is called "lateral entry." I have had friends that do this--it is very difficult (b/c you are having to juggle a job AND extra work from your evening classes). My friends were able to complete the program and love their teaching jobs, so while it is hard it is not impossible!
2006-11-02 07:13:22 · answer #6 · answered by hollybug_88 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In the US? Very unlikely. In other countries, yes, you could become a teacher without an undergraduate degree. You could also opt to become a specialized teacher in another field - ESL, languages, computer programs, etc.
2006-11-02 07:10:18 · answer #7 · answered by Atena4ever 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a mother of three still in primary education I certainly hope not
2006-11-04 02:48:16 · answer #8 · answered by Amanda K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope unless your a mature student then you can do a PGCE but you have to prove your English and maths is up to it. It's still a professional profession, if that makes sense.
2006-11-02 07:11:46 · answer #9 · answered by the little ninja 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know that in the US you can be a substitute teacher, and then a parapro without a college degree. I'm sorry, but I don't know about the UK.
2006-11-02 07:45:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋