I've heard that it's much more difficult to get a job as a teacher if you have gone to graduate school before getting into the actual field. This didn't make much sense to me but the reasoning is that they have to be a new teacher more because of the higher degree. So would it be wise to go into graduate school right after my undergraduate work or work through it while teaching?
2007-04-27 07:20:34 · 5 answers · asked by Lingo 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I've heard that too but have not encountered such discrimination in my attempt to get a job. What it comes down to, really, is are you qualified. Administrators are looking for the most qualified individual available to them, and would rather take someone who knows what they're doing, rather than somoene who has no concept of the material.
I've worked with new teachers who hold graduate degrees, and I have worked with teachers who have a preliminary credential. It's really up to you.
2007-04-27 07:27:02 · answer #1 · answered by rc_gromit 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe not right out ot college. A lot of graduate degrees in Teaching want you to have some years of teaching under your belt before you apply for their programs.
Some colleges have programs that you can do while you teach. It involves 2 summers of classes and practice teaching during the school year, which you can do where you already teach.
Look around, you can find quite a few.
2007-04-27 07:39:09 · answer #2 · answered by slykitty62 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If I knew 'then' what I know "now", I would probably have my doctorate. When I completed college, I started teaching for about 4 years and then persued a career in the entertainment business. After 10 years of travel and dancing and singing and wearing my body out - I returned to teaching. On the bright side,I have lots of world experiences to share with my students, and am now returning to grad school to work on that Masters. Believe me, it gets harder. Once you start having family and creating a life and bills for yourself you have to work. If I could do it again - I'd probably get the degrees a lot sooner. It is wise to go right back to school, and you can still teach. Most colleges accommodate you with evening and weekend classes so that you can work. Good luck and welcome aboard - we need all the good educators we can get.
2007-04-27 07:28:46 · answer #3 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
with a graduate degree alota school systems will not hire you because of the money you are looking for.. thats why most student who go to grad school teach at colleges.. they have the money to pay the more educated teachers..
2007-04-27 07:24:39 · answer #4 · answered by that one guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since NCLB was enacted, its almost mandatory........
Yes.....get the masters NOW. You can teach with a BA....you still have to do a teaching program, but why? Just spend one more year and get the letters behind your name. It will make you more marketable............
2007-04-28 05:10:42 · answer #5 · answered by always remember 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋