I need some guidence as to what courses or classes I should take to be an elementary level teacher. Please, any information will be helpfull.
2007-02-05 07:41:44 · 5 answers · asked by claudia m 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Well, in the United States, you need to take the courses that allow you to meet your state's requirements for licensure (or it maybe called a "Teaching Certificate". These requirements very from state to state. Your college ad visors should be able to help you with this if it is a teacher's college. If they can't check with your state's Department of Education. The D.O.E. may even have much of this information on a state website. In my state of Massachusetts most of this information is on-line.
University of Kentucky has a website that will help you link to your state's online information.
http://www.uky.edu/Education/TEP/usacert.html
I do recommend taking a Child Growth and Development course and a Child Psychology course. Some states require these. Also, good basic Math, History, and Science courses are helpful because you will be teaching these subjects.
2007-02-05 08:30:03 · answer #1 · answered by will.hunter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in Canada you'd be best served with a four-year degree in General Studies (taking a variety of classes in math, science, social sciences and English) followed by a two-year Bachelor of Education degree with a focus on Elementary or Early Childhood Education. This is the normal route in Canada, and pretty much the only one that makes you competitive in the job market. Four-year Education degrees are a thing of the past.
2007-02-06 00:26:04 · answer #2 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Besides the classes that are necessary for teaching, I would also recommend intro classes in art, music, and drama. Art is excellent for extra assignments in any subject and kids like the hands-on aspect. Music is beneficial in the lower grade levels and can help in math and history. Drama teaches you how to speak in front of any group (you will be talking to groups of parents, other teachers, and administrators), and adds to oral reading in almost any subject. Keep a portfolio of anything you do in these classes because you may be able to use them when teaching and a portfolio can help in a job interview.
2007-02-05 16:08:44 · answer #3 · answered by RDW928 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with spelling - two mis-spelled words in your question.
A good liberal arts degree is the place to start. A degree in education is pretty much a requirement. Courses in child development should be a part of that.
You should also get some supervised training along the way.
2007-02-05 15:47:52 · answer #4 · answered by Uncle John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to know education theory, be a subject matter expert, and you might want to take courses specifically designed for childhood education.
Talk to the counselors at the university you plan to attend they can be the best advisers.
2007-02-05 15:47:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋