Can you become a teacher if you are not overly confident?
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Unlikely, I'm afraid. The kids will have a field day.
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You can become more confident in what you do by knowing about the subject,product,issue,etc.Whatever it is that you are involved in,if you don't know what you are talking about then learn. Start reading the dictionary,go online start learning about different things,go the library in your spare time,read about subjects you don't know anything about or understand. Reading is so good for you.You have to increase your knowledge.Seeing that most people don't use but about 5 percent  of their brain power,look out how much empty space you have that you can use. Think about what most subjects are that the people you know generally talk about. Then go start learning about these subjects so that the next time there is a conversation going on you will be prepared to have a little input of your own and know and understand what you are talking about. Your confidence will grown each time.When you are having a conversation with other people,remember that they are only human,they will not eat you alive unless they are cannibel(HaHa)Seriously,they are just people just like you.They may disagree with whatever you have to say,but everyone is entitled to their own opinion.As far as speaking in front of a crowd,well that's a different subject,that takes practice for anyone.Anyone interested should get a book on that subject and then practice,practice,practice.Maybe even join a public speaking class.In any case the more knowledge you have about a subject,the more comfortable and confident you will be when speaking about it.The more you know,the more confidence you have.Note:spell check is not working,I'm in a hurry today,gotta go,Good Luck.
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It doesn't sound like you have a lot of confidence.  Think about the things you can do to build your confidence.  Also think about your friends . . . are they real friends?  Are there other kids you like who you can hang out with?
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just keep your chin up and shoulders back. It will make you appear more confident
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by increasing your self confidence
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Absolutely. You have to be strict to get anything done, and you have to strive really hard to be fair and involve all the pupils. This is not as easy as it sounds in a class of thirty plus. At teacher training college, we were given a saying which really works - don't smile until Christmas. I think some teachers make the mistake of trying to befriend their students too early on. Once the respect is lost, it's almost impossible to get it back. So, any new teachers out there - don't smile until Christmas! Be really strict, but fair, until you've got them where you need them!
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I'd suggest easing into it.  \n\nStart with part-time work to build your confidence, then full-time when you're assured of your abilities.
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Yes.\n\n- You have to get a degree (and in some instances a masters).\n- You have to be licenced.\n- You have to attend seminars and courses (which surprisingly are referred to as professional development).\n- Paid a salary, not hourly (hence no overtime).\n- Lastly, like any skilled job, the longer you do it the better you become and the more you can see how others would struggle were they to fill your shoes for a day.\n\nWhat does it matter what others think - I'm ignorant at times too. Regardless of how worldly our experiences they are still finite, so we have altered perspectives. Also, teaching has the distintion of requiring personal character (or what others state as being a calling) - for you can be smart/knowledgeable and still be a poor teacher. So it is a profession that involves a basis of knowledge being built on those receptive to assisting, caring and taking an interest in others.
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No. Be confident if you are going into the 5th grade. The only way you will ever be bad at math is if you don't listen, don't ask questions, aren't confident, or don't pay attention. You'll do fine. Don't stress.
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It really does depend on your cooperating teacher for student teaching. If you have a good one, the experience is both much more difficult than classes, and highly rewarding. If you have a bad one, you either end up thinking things are much easier and end up in a total panic your first year with your own classroom; or, you are so overwhelmed it's nearly impossible.
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You should psych yourself by relaxing, giving yourself a "confidence boosting talk", you know, you can do this, you KNOW this, etc. and just walk into it with assurance. Good luck!
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no, be the bigger person. if the teacher really is as bad as she seems, she'll screw up on her own.
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You can give it another try.  In some cases, the teacher is the problem.  Maybe with any luck the new teacher will help her out, instead of working against her
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talk to a friend who has already aced it, to build your own self-confidence.  Remember some of those who have already passed it.  If they did, you know you can do it.
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Just remember that YOU are in control of yourself and say to yourself that you will gain self confidence ... with that in mind, here are some great sources for you to explore:\n\nhttp://www.instantinnerpower.com/\nhttp://www.school-for-champions.com/excellence/confidence.htm\nhttp://wywy.essortment.com/howtogainco_rfbl.htm\n\nGOOD LUCK!!
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I'm not sure, but is it possible that you might have low self-esteem?  Do you think that if you ask questions people or your teacher will think that you aren't smart enough?  If that's so, please don't feel that way.  We all go to school to learn things that we don't already know.  That's what the teachers job is - to teach but more importantly to help their students understand what they are teaching.  I am a trainer at my job and one of the first things I tell my students is - there is no such thing as a dumb question.  I also tell them that I would rather they ask the same question to me a hundred times until they know the answer than not to ask me it at all.  What service would I be providing them if they never asked me questions and pretended that they understood?  Whether you understand or not always come out in quizzes, tests and exams.  Wouldn't you rather know the answer now than wait until you are tested and then it's too late.  Please don't be afraid to ask questions.  Even when you are an adult you will have questions that need to be answered.  We as humans learn everyday of our lives even after we graduate from school.  Remember you don't have to ask your question while you are in class in front of your peers, you can always stay after school or go up to your teacher during a break or lunch and ask if you could get extra help after school is out.  Good Luck and please never be afraid to expand your knowledge.  And to do that you need to learn and then confirm.
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from the preschool teachers i have come across you don't need much of anything. some of the schools require a certificate, others just want a warm body. scary out there folks.