I want to become a 5th or 6th grade teacher. What steps do I have to take after high school to become a teacher? Such as what major do I take and are there any other courses needed?
2007-03-02 15:25:58 · 7 answers · asked by Sheila S. 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
To start with, you will need your bachelor's degree. In some states you can get your BA or BS in Education. In California, you cannot- so if you don't think you'll want to ever teach sixth grade at a departmentalized middle school, you could major in liberal studies(which will help prepare you in a variety of subjects). Otherwise, you might pick a subject you enjoy and earn your degree in that subject.
Generally, after you obtain your degree, you will need to attend an additional year of schooling to work on your credential. This also varies from state to state. In California you can either enter a program which will end in student teaching or you can enter an internship program where you teach and take classes at the same time. (If you can afford it, I would go with the former choice- less stress involved).
To find out the requirements, search for your state's office of education or teacher credentialing. (For California, ctc.ca.gov )
2007-03-02 17:06:08 · answer #1 · answered by lunatic_teacher 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After high school you need to find a college that has Elementary Education as an option for a Bacchelors degree. Then you start college, get your A.A (Associates in Arts Degree) in Elementary Education, then move on to you B.A. You don't get to just pick your grade, remember k-5 is elementary, 6-8 is middle school, and 9-12 is high school. So if you choose 6th be prepared to major in a subject, such as math, english, science, or history. However if you choose elementary 5th grade you just move around, but you will have to be prepared to teach from at least 3-5 grade. Have you ever thought of Exceptional Student Education? It is for LD students all the way to gifted including kids with cerebral palsey, autism, and downs syndrome. I work with ESE kids, I am almost done with my BA degree and will be teaching soon! Good luck in all your studies!!
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2007-03-02 15:39:10 · answer #2 · answered by Ms. H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get to University, and major in Education. You will probably also need to take a "student teaching" semester before you graduate. The College of Education at your University will have your programs all mapped out for you--it's a 4 year degree. Then, depending on what state you will work in you will need a "Teacher's Certificate"--this is usually automatic when you complete your Education Degree.
I would suggest you take courses in Child Psychology, and Children's Literature sometime in your course of study. But you will cover everything important if you get an Elementary Education Degree.
Sometimes Private Schools will hire teachers who have not completed a degree yet---they sometimes pay less than public schools, sometimes more, but often they are less strict about Certification. Another great place to get experience for teaching is volunteering or working at a summer camp for kids.
2007-03-02 15:35:57 · answer #3 · answered by papyrusbtl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This really depends on where you live. I would contact your local professional teacher college.
I would hope that most teachers who teach elementary school have a university degree. You can get a general arts degree or you can just get a bachelor of education. You will more than likely have to take a university level course in Child Psychology.
2007-03-02 15:35:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
right here in California, you may generally get carry of a Liberal Arts degree (Bachelor). This degree could show you to a great form of matters, alongside with English, history, Math, technology,etc... and instruct you the thank you to instruct those to uncomplicated college scholars. Then attend a year and a a million/2 instructor coaching application (credential)
2016-09-30 03:26:57 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you start out by going to a community college, you can get an A.A. degree in Elementary Education, then move on to the univerity and continue your degree in Elementary Education.
2007-03-02 15:38:06 · answer #6 · answered by cammie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some schools, education is a major itself. In others, like mine, you have to choose a different major and have a concentration in education. I don't know what it is like where u live, but in ny you need to get your masters to get a permanent teaching certificate.
2007-03-02 15:36:34 · answer #7 · answered by mcrystal107 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋