i want to be a high school social studies teacher..primarily history and government, but, as you know, there is a lot of history out there, so how do i know if i will be able to successfully teach it? are there guidelines or standards out there?
2006-12-28 16:48:35 · 7 answers · asked by Thomas G 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Are you biased? I think teacher's biggest issues is they express their personal beliefs to try and shape their students to feel the same way.
Make it interesting, if you bore them, you will fail. I would say the standards I would utilize would be to ask yourself 3 questions prior to giving a class on a certain subject.
The criteria that you teach you are told to teach from the schoolboard, so lets say it was on WWII.
The Task: Teach the students about WWII.
Conditions: Classroom, adequate lighting, is your class after lunch? If so it might be good to have your kids do a lot of presentations with Scrapbooks, Journal entries, just something to keep their mind abreast.
Standard: The children will need to learn about the persecution of Jews. *this is what you decide as the instructor*
Then figure out all of the things the children will need to know in order to understand the functionality of Nazi Germany during that Era....focus on this part. The Holocaust is a good topic, bombing Japan is not.
Most importantly have fun. I think a teacher who is confident, pushes their students to be the best they can possibly be and motivates them to learn is probably the best piece of advice I can give.
And stay away from text books as much as possible, use them as guidelines but do not use them word for word, utilize your own experiences to explain them.
History is cool because it always repeats itself. Good luck
2006-12-28 17:15:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try it. If history and government are things that you are passionate about, then teach it. There is nothing greater than a teacher that loves what they are teaching about. As for standards, each state has its own different requirements for teacher certification. Some states require the Praxis exam (which is easy), a portfolio, a practicum, and student teaching. Universities will also map out what courses you would need to have in order to get full certification.
2006-12-29 01:57:58 · answer #2 · answered by Tori E 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Criteria has no bearing....the question is do you have a personable demeanor towards others. The best teachers are the ones that are sincere and persons young and old you have no problem with having them finding you interesting meaning are people drawn to you. If you do not have such a gift ....you then with have to look at every option outside the box to be able to relate....your future will be bright as long as you can not take yourself too seriously and have fun....Fun will reflect education along with open minds the very thing you are seeking...
2006-12-29 01:03:50 · answer #3 · answered by wonderiswithin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be like any of my previous history teachers. My current one now is probably the worst. He writes a word on the board, underlines it, and then talks on and on. My notes are of no help to me at all.
You just need to be able to make the information clear to your students. Make sure that you're delivering the information in a way that they'll be able to go back and read.
And of course don't be a dud. :]
2006-12-29 00:58:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't know until you try. This is 100% true when it comes to teaching.
2006-12-29 00:53:22 · answer #5 · answered by Esma 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u really got to know yoyour subject through and through and then you should be able to convey ur message across to your students.
i guess that's enough,this applies for every subject in the world i suppose.
2006-12-29 00:57:54 · answer #6 · answered by boywonder 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure
2006-12-29 01:04:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋