I've wanted to be a teacher since I was in middle school. I'm a freshman in college and I have doubts as to whether I have what it takes. A former teacher suggested that I observe in classrooms but I was wondering if it's too early for me to start observing in classrooms.
Thank you for your help!
2007-02-06 11:16:23 · 9 answers · asked by gankthese 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I started observing classrooms my freshman year of college. At first I just asked former teachers if I could sit in on their lectures. Then I took a few classes while in college that require that I go to a school and observe for a few hours.
It really does help to see what you would be facing. If you're close enough to your old high school, talk to teachers there. If not, ask the college of education on your campus about possibly doing observing in the area's schools.
Good luck!
2007-02-06 11:20:06 · answer #1 · answered by Zoer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not! The college that I attended has a it set up so that each year of college you are in a classroom observing, and starting as a sophomore they even required that you teach at least 2 lessons. Junior year you had to teach at least 5 lessons in a month, and then Senior year of course was student teaching. Get out there as soon as you can! Don't think of it as sitting through a class either..make sure you are looking at things through the teacher's perspective. Its hard to adjust to, but that is what will help you the most.
2007-02-06 12:25:40 · answer #2 · answered by krystiinkay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is never to early. First, will see if this is something you really want to do, get to see what grade you like more. Secondly, the best way to learn about teaching is to be in the classroom. I disagree with that one guy saying that private school teachers are better cause they just have to have knowledge. How many of us went to college and had some prof who really knew the stuff but were terrible teachers? Plus, you will live in poverty if you teach in private school all your life. Finally, the best way to get a job is to network. So the more friends you make in the area the better chance you can get a job when the time comes. Good luck and you picked a great profession, I love my job.
2007-02-06 13:29:59 · answer #3 · answered by cgutty99 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, it is never too early. However, if you are a college freshman then aren't you observing the classes you are currently attending?
Of course college teachers don't need to qualify as a teacher, which explains why some of them are really poor teachers. The courses that you really want to observe are high school classes and less. If you are a certified teacher then those are the classes that you will be teaching (depending on which grade you want to specialize in).
2007-02-06 11:22:38 · answer #4 · answered by Dan S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, it is not. I started observation 'stages' during my first semester at university. It is a required part of the program I am in, so if it has been thus designed, I would say that it is entirely possible for you to do it.
The tough part is finding a school and a teacher in it who would allow you to.
2007-02-06 11:29:43 · answer #5 · answered by celeste_bloodrayne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say No it is not too early to observe. The sooner the better. However, Mr. Dubberino has touched a nerve with me. I have taken my share of what I consider to be fairly worthless education classes. But I have also known many "teachers" who knew their subject but could not convey it to their students. What good is your knowledge if you cannot share it?
2007-02-06 11:42:28 · answer #6 · answered by dkrgrand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it. I would welcome anyone into my classroom who was interested in teaching - there are a lot of people that don't know what it is like. Better to know and be able to decide early on if teaching is for you.
Good luck!
2007-02-06 11:45:39 · answer #7 · answered by bio rocks! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest that if you are serious about it then you will find a way .I believe that if you went to your college counselor they may be able to find a school that would love to have you on a voluntary basis
2007-02-06 12:05:07 · answer #8 · answered by dark_mirrors 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the earlier the better. That way if you find education is not the field for you, you can adjust your course of study.
2007-02-06 11:36:58 · answer #9 · answered by L J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋