I have a BA in Behavioral Science and have worked as a Social Worker for 6 years. I am ready for a change. I took the CBEST and passed so I can start substitute teaching now. I think the lack of having my own classroom though will bother me. I am thinking of getting either my credential or a Masters in Teaching or both. I am 43. Is having a Masters that much better than just the credential? I am in California. Thanks!
2007-05-09 05:48:39 · 12 answers · asked by sunseedgirl 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
You should. When you graduate, Im sure there will be a lot of opportunities for you. I tell you, teaching s very fun and fullfilling! Good luck!
2007-05-09 05:57:24 · answer #1 · answered by Ruth Naomi Mariae R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting your masters right away is often a deterent to school districts when you are first looking for a job. They have to pay more for a master's degree. Most teachers I know get their credentials first and start teaching right away. After receiving tenure, they get their masters. This is how it works all over the country.
You will also find that substitute teaching isn't actual teaching. The kids will be little monsters and you won't actually teach anything, most of the time. You also don't get health benefits or the guarantee to work every day. I've talked to several people in my classes that sub occasionally, and they all agree that it's not a good way of earning a living. They do it for extra money, but none of them depend on it for income.
2007-05-09 06:02:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would guess that the main difference between the two are a difference in pay. I'm not from California so I don't know how they work it there but here it is difficult to find a teaching job with a Master's simply because they don't want to pay a Master's wage. Therefore, you might consider how a Master's vs. credential will affect your ability to get a job. Good luck.
2007-05-09 08:14:16 · answer #3 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a career change teacher as well and getting the Masters in Education was a big mistake I feel. I would definitely get a Masters but I would do it in an area you are qualified for and take the specific amount of credits you need to receive your teaching license as electives--don't waste it. The best experience is observing other teachers and subbing. In case you don't enjoy teaching, you have a Masters you can apply to something else.
2007-05-09 12:07:00 · answer #4 · answered by CupCake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the flip side:
I have heard that because most districts have a strict salary schedule, and Master's degrees earn more, they may be less inclined to hire a first year teacher with a Master's because they cost more than a first year teacher w/o, but have less experience.
And I know that much of my Master's Program was directly related to my classroom experience. You may find it harder to do a Master's w/o having that classroom time. And you may wish to get a Master's in a more specialized area: Administration, Reading Specialist, Library, etc.
good luck
2007-05-09 06:06:51 · answer #5 · answered by apbanpos 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could mean more money and a chance for you to possibly pick up some ideas for the classroom--not that you don't already have those. I'd talk to the person who does the hiring in the district where you want to work. Seek their advice. This could become the start of a job offer/interview...
2007-05-09 05:58:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for the Masters. Teaching may not pay well, but it can pay ok or pay frightfully bad- getting a masters helps you immensely in getting those better jobs, and being competitive in the teacher market. It's still a pretty competitive place, especially for the jobs that treat teachers well.
2007-05-09 09:55:58 · answer #7 · answered by locusfire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say go for it a Masters' will definitely make you very maketable and will open up many doors for you in the realm of education be it teaching on a elementry, secondary and at some colleges you can even teach lower level courses. So go for it.
2007-05-09 05:59:30 · answer #8 · answered by Brian L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they actually do not like to hire people with no teaching experience who have a masters degree. you should take the classes to get your credintials and then take the classes you need for your masters. good luck! i dont know if you would be interested in special education, but if so, they take people who have BAs in anything and let them teach and they take college classes to earn their degree to teach at the same time :) many places have this program because of the special education teacher shortage.
2007-05-10 16:00:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no longer understanding the state you're in, makes answering your question somewhat difficult, yet right here is going. In California, i've got seen grasp's in practise with emphasis on Curriculum and practise. it somewhat is the main huge and commonplace. it somewhat is maximum in all possibility to what you're referring. The terminology might selection from state to state or college to college. A MIT may be that college's version of a C and that i degree. i could recommend taking inventory of your hobbies and hobbies to grant you some course. 2 - 3 years of learn and over $1000/ month in training would be difficult to justify in case you do not have a keenness for what you're doing. in case you're a youthful instructor, i could warning against getting a M.A. too early on your profession. It makes you very high priced to employ and maintain. in case you're no longer presently tenured and you're competing with friends on your first coaching activity, a M.A. would not inevitably make you "extra" qualified, it could make you over qualified. to boot to incurring the price of training, books, materials, and so on... for the subsequent 2 to 3 years, you won't see a return on your investment in the experience that your district or state is having financial problems and can't maintain instructors. sturdy success!
2016-10-30 23:04:21 · answer #10 · answered by fernande 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋