Hi, I want to become a UK Secondary School Teacher,but i need to do a degree in my chosen.  I can't decide whether to teach english or history? Has anyone doing these courses got any Ideas to help me decide?
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Hey,\n\nFirst of all, teaching is the greatest job in the world.  Despite the stresses that go with it, you're rewarded for your efforts every single day.  \n\nWhen I went through university, I did a double major with a minor.  My majors were Social Studies and English and my minor was History.  I currently teach English but, I'm finding it really easy to make my lessons cross-curricular.  This basically means that many of my English lesson plans have a historic background.  For example, I'm currently teaching "Julius Caesar".  It would be pretty difficult to teach "Caesar" without giving the students the background material and the history of Roman politics.  This also lends well to current political debates.  The key is to reinforce material they're learning in other subjects and I find that English class is an excellent place to do that .  Good luck.
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The education system in England is completely different to the U.S so no you would not graduate but you would take the British version (G.C.S.E exams and/or A Levels)
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I once watched a great show on the history channel about the history of english. it was broken down in to three shows, old, middle and modern english. this isn't an answer, but i would try the history channel web site and she if they have any resources.
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I think you might have better luck finding a teaching job but you would probably get paid more with political science.  What about being a history/government/social studies teacher?
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Most any university should have a education progam.  It does depend on what area and grade level you want to teach.  If you want to do secondary (high or middle school) or elementary.  I had a friend that transferred from Texas to the Universtiy of Denver and she is a teacher.  If I am remembering correctely to get certification as a teacher in secondary education you pick what subject you want to teach, make that your major, and then minor in education.  I think she said it was the same as in Texas, but I have know clue about elementary ed.  Hope this helps.
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"suggest me new best places"???  I'd say, back to school for English 101 and 102, for beginners... you spent those years going to school for that degree without a clue of what you wanted to do with it when  you graduated? I'd suggest filling out applications at all the fast food restaurants you pass on your way to LaLa Land. LMAO
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Good choice... teaching is a wonderful career!\n\nAs to where you should go to college, it depends in what subject area you plan to teach students.
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My best friend does Eng lit and RE. She likes them but says the style of writing for english is very different and much more mature. They study Dickens and ''A Streetcar Named Desire''. RE is a lot of hard work she says, with lots of notes and learning of Bible passages, but they get to discuss moral subjects as well.\nI wouldn't recommend RE personally, as it is not particularly useful for getting a job unless a minister or something :-S. Me, I chose Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Art. I like all of them except Physics which is awful so I'd say stay clear! AS maths is quite easy so if you like it at all I'd recommend it.\n\nHope this helps!\n\n\nGood luck with your choices.
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A history degree is often useful in pursuing careers in archaeology, museum services in curation and archiving, government work as the historian for military units, or as a writer publishing various works of history in magazines, newspapers, and of course books.\n\nI work full-time as a maritime historian for a company that archaeologically excavates shipwrecks in deep oceans around the world.  There are virtually no other jobs like mine, however, so that's not a typical career path.  But there is plenty of opportunity for people who choose a specialty in maritime history - and there are a number of advanced degree programs in that specialty at US universities.  Most of the employment is at museums and archives, in the US and other countries.\n\nIn all cases, you must become a skilled writer, and master grammar and spelling.  A professional historian must publish.  It is often important to know at least one additional language, depending on the area of history that will become your specialty.  I am not familiar with university degree requirements now, but in the 1960's when I took a baccalaureate degree, to graduate we had to demonstrate proficiency in one or more languages other than English, so perhaps you have already addressed this matter.\n\nSome corporations also employ historians, as do professional or trade associations.  These are typically jobs that include archiving skills.\n\nYou can learn more by checking the online sites for museum associations, the society of archivists, and other groups.  Be persistent and creative in launching Google or Yahoo searches and you'll find all sorts of information.  This will help you consider what type of graduate work you should undertake.  It also is a good - and fun! - use of your time to visit some local museums to talk about career options with the staff.  You need not be asking them about a job at their organization, of course - but in getting information, you may discover opportunities.\n\nIf you choose to become a professor, you will absolutely have to earn a doctorate.  While in your graduate studies, if you also work as a teaching assistant or lecturer, you gather important experience and develop connections to help land an appointment on a faculty.  And again, remember you must write and publish!\n\nBest wishes!  It's marvelous to get paid to do what we love!
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"1) Who in here has a job/career that actually utilizes your college education/degree?" \nMine does. I am earning a BA in English and I tutor English to ESL students. I plan on teaching ESL when I graduate.\n\n"2) Did you get a job that you've always wanted (that's why you majored in the field to prepare yourself for it)?"\nWell, I didn't always want to be an ESL teacher. I started tutoring and found that I loved doing it. So, in the end, I did get the job I wanted, I just didn't know I would want it!\n\n"3) Is your current job right now the complete opposite of what your degree is for?"\nNo, this is completely in line with the experience I am getting from my classes.
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If you are in the UK, you first need a degree.  Teaching is traditionally a graduate profession.  Schools will employ completely unqualified people as teachers in cases of dire emergency but this usually happens in shortage subjects and PE isn't a shortage subject.  Of course, there are lots of possibilities for doing a degree part-time, if you are motivated enough.  Your first port of call should probably be the Open University.\n\nIf you have a degree, you need to either do a PGCE or get accepted on the GTP (Graduate Teacher Programme).  As far as I know, neither can be done part time.
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I had no trouble getting a history job.\nSeems that history teachers are often involved in athletics.\nI know that is a generalization, but somewhat true in this area.\nAre you interested in coaching?\n\nIf possible, I would encourage getting an endorsement in two or three areas - increases your options and job prospects.
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Each state is different.  I teach in Texas and there are dual qualifying tests. One of the tests is pedagogical and the other is content area based.  I teach Secondary American literature and British Literature, but your certification areas vary.  you could choose an English Language Arts and Reading Certificate like mine, which would allow you to teach grade levels 8-12 or you could do4-8 or a general educator certificate 4-8, or Early Childhood through 4.
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Hey I've also finished my high school & want to go in for BA in English(hons.) because doing ur graduation in English language opens up soooo many avenues.Also, u can go in 4 ur master's later in anything u want.
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I work for Edge Hill University - one of the UKs largest teacher training places. There are several paths open to become a teacher -\n\none is to become a full time undergraduate student, then complete a PGCE. I wouldn't advise this course for you though, given your circumstances - this would take 4 years.\n\na better option is to enter a full time undergraduate teaching degree - this will take 3 years. You will be entitled to loans as a student, and possibley subsidy grants from your place of learning to put towards child care etc. This all depends on your individual financial circumstances - but I do know of other people in a similar postion to you who have done this.\n\nanother option is to "earn as you learn" - get a job at a school and learn whilst working. These jobs are a lot more competitive though, and depend on the school agreeing to employ you without qualifications.\n\nyet another path is to do a part time teacher training degree - then you can continue working and caring for your child etc whilst gaining your qualification.\n\nIts worth getting in contact with one of our admissions tutors over this - you can find their details on the page below after a bit of searching.
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try to go an ask on a forum on the http://www.tes.co.uk website (the times education Supplement) \nhopefully someone will be able to help!
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In my experience you need an English major to be an English professor.  An education degree probably won't make any difference.   I suspect the program you are describing prepares students to work in the faculty of Education, not English.