is the schooling easier to become a k-3 teacher than it would be for older grades???

Answer 1

Nope. Same requirements, no matter what grade you teach, K-12: bachelor's degree and teacher certification test.

Having said that, consider that elementary teachers must be generalists in many different subjects: math, reading, social studies, etc. Secondary teachers must have more in-depth knowledge about one particular subject. One or the other of those scenarios may appeal to you more.

All teachers need skills in non-subject areas, like classroom management, student motivation, questioning, classroom organization, etc.

Answer 2

I received a B.S. in Middle Grades Education and don't believe that it was difficult. Although, not difficult, teacher education courses usually teach you a different way of thinking than do other educational majors. Not everyone can succeed at becoming a quality teacher as many people believe. I wouldn't say that schooling for elementary or secondary would be harder than the other, just go with what you really want to do.

Answer 3

If you are looking for the easy way out, you may want to reconsider becoming a teacher, as it is hard work.

If I knew that the reason my child's teacher selected a certain age group to teach was because it required less coursework in college, I would not allow my child in that classroom.

Answer 4

older grades require less course work