2007-02-27 15:13:43 · 7 answers · asked by Erin B 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I recommend getting a dual degree. You would be more marketable. Schools are looking for both now.
2007-02-27 15:18:36 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have to ask, you better major in math. A prospective special education teacher knows he/she wants to work with special education students. If you have not had an opportunity to share time with special education students, you should seek the opportunity before entering the field. Bring with you a good measure of patience, understanding, unselfishness and love.
2007-02-28 09:20:55 · answer #2 · answered by Jose M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At first I was going to say Math Ed, because in any given middle or high school, there are several math teachers teaching various levels of math, giving you better odds of landing a teaching position, whereas there are fewer SpEd teachers. However, with the recent laws of inclusion and differentiated instruction, there has been an increase of funding for filling high-in-demand teaching positions in SpEd. Either field seems equally needed at the moment. That is likely to change, leaning more towards SpEd. What it all boils down to is this: What is your passion and your gift? Are you good at analytical/critical/logical thinking and problem solving, or are you better with people skills and possess a high level of patience? Either field takes an especially gifted person to succeed. Try taking a personality test if you aren't sure.
2007-02-28 00:24:43 · answer #3 · answered by three8thnotes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Math. Special Education now requires a master's degree to teach it, math does not. There's not enough love or money for me to do all the paper work required for special education teachers. Oh, and the push for special ed. students is to get them back into the classroom eliminating the pull out program.
2007-02-27 23:28:16 · answer #4 · answered by mel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Math. I was a former chairperson for a math and science department at a 9-12 high school and I had a very difficult time finding qualified teachers. Also, in math in Illinois you do not have to be specifically certified. So each teacher can teach any subject in math. You become more versatile becuase you can teach algebra, geometry , gen. math ,etc. In our state for special ed you need to be certified in the area of concentration you are interested in. For example, you may be certified to work with autistic children, but not visually impaired.
2007-02-28 02:49:05 · answer #5 · answered by lizzie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go for Math. If you decide that education is not for you after a few years, Math would be more beneficial in the private sector.
2007-02-27 23:41:06 · answer #6 · answered by RDW928 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Math. Math is very desirable now. It is number three behind ELL and SpEd. I tell you this though you couldn't pay me enough to do special ed.
2007-02-27 23:16:26 · answer #7 · answered by alwaysmoose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋