Hi. I'm 15 and I love history. In the future I wanna do something related to history. I'm actually considering becoming a history teacher. The problem is, I don't know if they make a lot of if the people I teach will appreciate the subject as much as I do.
My dad says that there will always be a group who'll love history and hell with those who don't like it.... it won't matter coz' your doing what you want.
I have my doubts though. I need a lot more convincing. What do you guys think? What should I do?
2007-11-10 23:48:00 · 5 answers · asked by Smith 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
No irrelevant answers, please. It's annoying.
2007-11-10 23:52:51 · update #1
Sorry dude. Thanks. :)
2007-11-12 23:46:57 · update #2
I thought you were one of those people who answer whatever just to get points.
2007-11-12 23:50:14 · update #3
As a teacher you should realize the importance of maintaining an open mind, and not discount anything as "irrelevant" before it is read. You should dispense with this attitude first. In addition, "Help with your future..?" is not an historical question. There is a category in Yahoo! Answers - Education & Reference, which has the Teaching category.
I did find that your words left me guessing - "The problem is, I don't know if they make a lot of...??? ...if the people I teach will appreciate the subject as much as I do."
Do you care to explain that? A good teacher should and would.
Once I read the real question within in your question, I realized it was a question about teaching. I am glad you have a love for a History, it is a love we both share. While you love History, be prepared to face a classroom of students who do not - and who will make your lessons an exercise in crisis management.
Now for a more relevant subject, pay attention to your teachers in school, see how they deal with crisis management, and what makes them a good teacher (or a bad teacher) in your opinion. Years later you will emulate this behaviour. Once you are in the position of being a teacher and a student at the same time - you will see both sides and learn in leaps and bounds.
2007-11-11 00:19:43 · answer #1 · answered by WMD 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am a junior at the University of Oregon, and am aspiring to be a history teacher, high school in my case. I happen to be highly functioning, socially. I have a good time being the center of attention. This helps if you are wanting to entertain. That will be my goal - to make history entertaining. It will be my JOB, as far as I am concerned. I did not appreciate history in high school. I hated it, in fact, so I can relate.
Sorry about the 'irrelevant answer'. I do that so I get my spot at the top of the list, or near it. Then I go back and change my answer to the real one. Relax, relax! lol
Hopefully this helped. Good luck. You sound like you are on your way to becoming a success.
2007-11-11 07:50:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should strive to become a Professor of History. Teach history to college students who are taking a history course because they want to. History Professor is a relevant and honorable profession. After you get out of high school you'll find there are many, many people who find history a fun, interesting, and important topic. You can make good money as a professor also.
2007-11-11 08:12:26 · answer #3 · answered by Louie O 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
What ever you want. I love history to, and I'd like to become a historian and write biography's and books on famous events (mostly American Revolution related). I say why not become a teacher anyway? Mine seem to have it good, and yes I do go to a public school. I think if you want to go in depth try teaching high school or college. Mostly college, see ya on campus!
2007-11-11 08:22:14 · answer #4 · answered by Buffy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To understand what and why to teach history read H.G. Well's introduction to his, The Outline of World History. I also recommend Connections and The Discovers.
2007-11-11 08:29:15 · answer #5 · answered by international_bicycle_thief 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋