Is it just for becoming a teacher or what? Is it to make more money?
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In order to work in some professions, it is required.  Physical Therapy and Advance Nurse Practioners, Social Workers who want to be therapists, most teaching positions encourage graduate degrees and if you want to teach on a college level require as a minimum a graduate degree.  If you wanted to do research, a minimum of a graduate degree is required.  Additionally there are jobs in business that have minimum requirements of a graduate degree - such as certain finance jobs, product management, consulting work, etc.  As you can see, many, many jobs require advanced education as even a stepping stone toward entry.  \n\nMost of these jobs pay pretty well - and they should since they require more education and high levels of responsibility, but that might not be the only reason you want to do it.  There's something to be said about running a project or making the decisions about therapy or whatever...being in charge that is rewarding and more interesting than just arriving at work and punching a clock.
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what  you need to do is what they do here ..they change the teachers grades every few years so they get a new look at teaching and the different age group makes things a lot better to work with and you can go on for several more years.\nTry this a few times before you give up on teaching....you may even think about changing whole schools and or moving up to middle or high school\nGood Luck\nGod Bless
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There is no amouint of money that can sufficiently pay those who mold the thinking and lives of the future ... think about it ... teachers show the way to those who become the future parents, doctors, police, judges, scientists, world leaders, etc.\n\nAnyone out there who doesn't understand the value of the work of a teacher after reading the previous posts, please go to the site I've attached and read "Three Letters from Teddy".  They say it all!
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maybe you can start by looking a jobs on your school.. or you can be a private teacher for the students below your level...
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Teacher's should get paid like the educated professionals they are.  There is a lot more in teaching than most people think.  Some people might argue that 35k (average salary for a first year teacher) might be enough but there's  alot of other factors to consider than just living expenses.  Every time a teacher takes work to be graded home, its unpaid overtime.  Every time a teacher tutors before school or after school for the most part is unpaid overtime (some schools do pay teachers but not many).  Every time child receives a certificate, a pencil, a cupcake, a candy, a sticker, a book or any other type of rewards, they are paid out of pocket.  Anytime you walk into a teacher's room and see posters, bulletin boards, borders for decoration, the majority of the books (for students to read for pleasure), even whiteboard markers were paid out of pocket.  Some teachers have been known to buy their own desk chairs because the schools don't provide any.  Some schools limit the teacher's use of copy machines.  Guess what happens when a teacher runs out...Kinko's run to send homework packets home, parents letters, progress reports out of pocket and only to find out that the homework doesn't get done and letters are not being read.  I definately think teacher's should get paid more.
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It is important that you have an interest or a passion to become a primary school teacher, if not then i think its not worth it. You can only progress in your job if you have an interest otherwise you will be gutted that you ever took on the job.
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Being a teacher is just hard. Some days you feel like a 3rd grader knows more than you do. Sorry for the bad days but don't let it get you down. What you are doing is a worthwhile thing. Love your students and forget about the others.
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The chance to make more money, better benifit's, and better positions in the field of you choosing. Also will allow you to persue a career path that requires more extensive training then a High School Deploma or GED offers.
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Because:\n1. More students would be able to afford it\n2. More students would be drawn to it because of its better value
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1. I became a teacher because I had a strong interest in my area, and I enjoyed working with teenagers. The best reason should be that you enjoy kids.\n2. Working conditions are different now. Students are much more in tune with the world, and it's vital to keep up with technology. Most challenging aspect has to be the lack of motivation of kids these days. They have very little work ethic.\n3. I try to give my students respect and I expect the same in return. Most students will respond to that, but there are a few that have too many other issues and will always cause trouble in class.\n4. The benefits are that I get to work with some great kids, and I can watch them grow over the years. And then they come back years later and let you know how they are doing, it's great.\n5. Not sure what you're asking, but I feel I am accountable for giving these kids the education they need. \n6. Yes, it's a very rewarding career despite all the complaining that we may do at times!
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We have to manage money, use money, know how money works, every day of our lives, but they didn't teach us one thing about it in public schools; not even how to balance a checkbook.\n\nWe will have to work for business, maybe run a business, hopefully start our own business, but they teach us nothing about business in public schools.\n\nWe will have to manage contracts, titles, and follow the law our entire lives, but they don't teach you one thing about the law or lawyers in public school.\n\nThey crush creativity and thinking outside the box is discouraged, and certainly do not ask any questions, just accept the truth and the dogma. \n\nIt is done this way to make you a good worker for the few in power that know these things. Somebody has to be workers, and only a few can be successful. \n\nThe answer is to never stop learning. Learning is the journey.
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It all depends on the district in which you work, but most teachers who are full time employees in their districts get all those things with a union contract.\n\nYou can get those benefits nearly anywhere, though.  The real benefits of teaching are the new interactions with people and the chance to teach young people.  If you're heart isn't in teaching, all those other benefits will be completely meaningless and you'll be misterable.
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1. Salary. Teachers don't make nearly what they should.\n\n2. Stress. States want tests done every year to track how smart students are. The higher the test scores, the more funding the schools get. Schools want money. Teachers are pressured more to prepare kids for tests than to actually teach.\n\n3. Kids. Times have changed. Kids act differently today than 10-15 years ago. ADHD is more prevalent. Kids are less repectful. Students are not as interested in learning.\n\n4. Recruiting. Teachers are retiring, and because of the reasons above, less people are choosing careers in public education.\n\nThere are always exceptions, of course. (Not all kids are bad!! Don't get me wrong!). My parents have taught school for 34 years, so I've heard their complaints over the years.
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Don't let any negative remarks dissuade you from being a teacher.(Scotty the comic? like a comic is a real career!) I'm starting classes this summer for early child education. People keep telling me that teachers don't make that much. Well, there are a lot of careers out there where you don't make that much. I will be making more being a teacher than I am as a medical receptionist. Sure you might have to put up with kids misbehaving. I would rather do that, than put up with rude adults who should know better.\nBut to get back on track and answer your question :) Look up local colleges. Many colleges offer this degree, whether its a community college or state college. Good Luck!
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This is an honorable thing you are setting out to do. It takes a lot to build a school. There are a lot of laws governing location to classroom safety. It is a daunting task that you set out to do. Become a teacher first, and find out if it's truly your calling. I so get out there and get advice from the pros.\n\nI am a teacher, and find that teaching in itself is very demanding, but I would choose it again. The job doesn't pay enough, but its rewards are in how we help others. Good luck to you!!
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You just answered my question (What is the most important thing you ever learned?) in the way that makes a teacher trainer believe in what she is doing!\nLook, I can't speak for the UK these days. Got qulaified -Got out! I'm on International Eductaion now and it's been my passport to the world...and a vocation I still believe in after...well too many years at the chalk face! The profession doesn't need people to make up numbers, as much as it needs dedicated professionals who seek a reward far richer than gold. I have funny feeling you are just the sort of teacher the kids are so desperately needing (and frankly deserve!)...so hang in there, cos it really is worth the slog. You can contact me for info about a curriculum based on learning to learn for life ...not for tests or govt. figures, if you're interested. jacquelinewebb@isoz.ch.
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I hate to say it but I believe that you are overgeneralizing.  While there may be some students that know very little about supporting themselves, there are others that know a great deal.  Not only that but some students learn a great deal about income by supporting themselves while trying to obtain their education.