To be honest, I'm a high school senior about to graduate. I been looking at college that I apply for and also I do tutoring at a local middle school. Is that enough.
2006-12-26 18:52:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
You need to get a bachelor's degree first before entering a credential program (single subject for middle/high school, multiple subject for elementary). If you intend to do middle/high school, then you should choose a major in which you would like to teach. Like others have said, English is a good choice if that's what you like. However, there is a great need for science and math teachers, making it easier to find a job once you earn your credential.
My greatest piece of advice is to go and volunteer in a school and get some real experience working in a school. Your tutoring experience is helpful but there's A LOT more to teaching than just "teaching" - probably only about 50% of the job. The other 50% involves meetings, grading papers, lesson planning, parent meetings, union meetings, PTA meetings, committees, etc. Teaching can be very rewarding and has its perks. However, there are long hours, poor pay relative to the amount of education required, little respect from society, and frustrating educational standards. Be sure this is the career for you before you commit! I love teaching but it's not for everyone.
2006-12-27 05:02:16 · answer #1 · answered by maxma327 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want to become a teacher, the course work is very intense and directed. you should check with your university, they will know your states requirements. having said that, my degree was in social sciences, covering govt. econ. geog. and history, and it was called a pre-credential program. i graduated with a certificate that says i am highly qualified/subject matter competent to teach these subjects and it compiles with the no child left behind act, which schools are very much trying to comply with. then, it was a two or three semester coursework, which ever one you choose, to get a credential.
if you want to teach k-6, then you have to enter the credential program from the beginning that way it will be quicker to get your credential. yes, you can get into the credential program with just about any degree, but you have to also do the credential course and probably take some type of test. here in calif it is the CSET, california subject examination for teachers. unless you are highly qualified or have subject matter competency, you will have to do it the test route.
but hey, i chucked it all and went for a special ed credential and got my masters in the program. good luck to you!
2006-12-27 03:08:43 · answer #2 · answered by afterflakes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in college you need to major in a subject other than education and then minor or have a double major in education. Choose a major that will help you with the area you want to teach in. English is always good or psychology... research the credentials you will need to be highly qualified once you leave college because under No Child Left Behind there are various requirements that you may be able to take care of as you prepare to graduate college. good luck.
2006-12-27 02:59:17 · answer #3 · answered by lamaestra313 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are courses that you can take for that- try google and see which agencies have such courses in your area.
2006-12-27 07:36:22 · answer #4 · answered by rom_1367 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋