I want to be a teacher, how do I do this?
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I agree with previous poster, do not major in Education. Doing so is basically like getting a management degree (classroom management), which might be useful if you only want to substitute teach, but if you want to be a full-time teacher, wouldn't you ratherr be an expert at your subject? \n\nCheck out this site for financial help. \nhttp://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/teachercancel.jsp?tab=repaying\nThey don't necessarily "pay your way through college", but can defer and even cancel your student loans, which is kind of the same thing. Kind of depends on the state you want to teach in though. Some states have better teacher incentives than others. Good luck!
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I have two suggestions:\n\n1.  Contact your local school system and ask what qualifications they require.  In my county, we hire lateral entry teachers, in other words, folks who have a college degree and want to change occupations.\n\n2.  Contact the nearest university, and speak to an admissions counselor.  They'll have the most up-to-date information on the courses you'll need to take, and what your prospects are of getting hired.\n\nGood luck!
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Follow your teachers' instructions. \nBe polit and courteous.\nArrive on time and attend regularly.\nComplete your homework/coursework and meet deadlines.\nListen carefully.\nTake an active part in lessons by asking/answering questions and completing everything set.\nRead around your subjects to broaden your knowledge and understanding.\nAbove all try your best!
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you need to check with the school district you are interested in teaching in and they will give you everything you need to know. also they probably have a website and it will tell you anything you want to know. good luck
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talk to a advising counselor at the college you're going to go to. they will know your options and whether or not you'll be able to get a teaching degree from a community college. you might have to start out there and transfer to a university in case schools in your district do not accept AA degrees.\n\nas far as classes go, start taking literature classes, english classes, anything to do with writing or reading. you might want to get your math over with too, because you'll probably have at least one math course even though you want to teach english.
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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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Get better teachers.  \n\nBy the way, didn't you know what teachers made prior to becoming one.  If the answer is no, you support my position that teachers aren't all that bright.  If the answer is yes - be quite about it.\n\nFACT 1 The ones we have now scored the lowest on college entrance exams of ANY profession.\n\nFACT 2 On an hourly basis, teachers are among the highest paid for those with only a 4 year degree. \n\nFACT 3 Teachers work less than 3/4  the number of hours as the rest of the work force.\n\nI think you should consider yourself lucky for what you have and instead of putting energy into getting more money, put that same energy into becoming a better teacher.\n\nIF YOU CAN READ THIS, THANK YOUR PARENTS FOR IT IS MORE THAN LIKELY THEY WHO GAVE YOU THE LOVE OF READING, NOT YOUR TEACHER.
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There are a couple of ways that you could go about getting this. If you already have a degree, you can take the alternative route. This consists of taking a few classes at a university and then taking the Praxis I and II. If you currently have a teaching degree, then all you have to do is take both parts of the Praxis. After you get your certification, you have 5 years to earn some C.E.U.'s to renew your teaching license. This is my second year teaching and I love it. GOOD LUCK! :)
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Try asking your teacher for a one on one conference. Ask what your teacher's expectation are of you, and let the teacher know your expectation of him/her. Then come to some consensus of how you two are gonna to work together. Because, it is your education.
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If you check out the Training and Develepment Agency for Schools website, you'll see all the options available.  It all depends on how much education you have already had and if you have any previous school experience (as, for example, a Teaching Assistant).\nHere are the paths available to you (assuming you have A'Levels):-\n1) 4 year education degree.\n2) 3 year regular degree (advisable to do it in a curriculum subject), followed by a PGCE course (1 year).\n3) Registered Teacher Programme - which I think would be most suitable for you (warning - it's highly competitive).  Here'd the link http://www.tda.gov.uk/partners/recruiting/ebr/rtp.aspx\n\nIf you don't have A'Levels then I reccommend you try that first, or a conversion course (which takes a year) if you have NVQs or something like that.  Good luck!
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Why not teach and do some interior design on the side?  When you have your kids, you can always ask to become part-time for teaching.  Take on Interior design jobs as you have the time for it, it'd be a great supplemental income.  \n\nAs for how to become a teacher, you would need to check with a local college or university to see what the rules are for your particular state.  In some states, you can teach in a particular area if you have your bachelor's in that area.  In others, you need to take some education classes and pass a test first.  Here in California, teacher credentialing is a 1 year program and a test.  I took my classes at night while I worked as a substitute during the day.  This took one semester and one summer, then my student teaching was the 2nd semester.  \n\nI have no experience with getting into the interior design field, so I can't answer that one.
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GO AND START TEACHING UR CLASS OR ATLEAST PRETEND TO.
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You need to find a college that has a student teaching program.  Depending on what your credits are in all you may have to do is take the student teaching and a few education classes.  There are programs that will allow you to teach while you complete these classes.  Go to your state's department of education website and look under licensure or certification which will tell you about such programs and what you need to do to fulfill that state's requirements.  Unfortunately No Child Left Behind has severely limited such programs.
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First you should research and decide which state you would like to teach in.  Once you have decided that next chose the county you like the most.  Then google or should I say Yahoo the city's name and school disctricts.  The local school discricts should come up and you pick which on you like.  Next, click on Human resources on the disctrict page.  This will usually lead you to phone numbers of who to call with questions and available employment and qualifications.  In most of the states you are required to have a bachelors or even masters in sped.  I would just use the internet to browse different states and requirements.  \nbest of luck
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You will need to get a teaching certificate. This is usually something you train for at college, I think you need at least a 2-year associate degree, and you could try looking into community college.\n\nHowever I urge you to get a proper 4-year bachelor's degree if you are going to be a teacher. There are way too many undereducated teachers these days. I am constantly amazed at some of the basic errors and thoughtless parrotry that comes out of today's classrooms from the teachers. We need smarter teachers, not teachers taking a shortcut just because they like kids. If you really care about kids, you will care about being a good, smart teacher so they can get a good education.
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With grammar and spelling like this, hope that this question doesn't mean that you are going to apply for a job as a teacher.  If you are, the first step is to learn proper communication skills.
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Teaching is a vocation, not simply a career. \n\nTo be a good teacher, you must be an entertainer.  You must be willing and able to make yourself look a little silly sometimes to capture the interest and attention of your students. \n\nRemember every day of your teaching life that a mind is a terrible thing to waste. \n\nA candle must be burning to light another candle.\n\nMost of the time, most of us, including students and parents, are doing the best they can with what they have, with what they have financially, emotionally, intellectually, physically, etc.  \n\nThere is nothing as unequal and unfair as the equal treatment of unequals.\n\nYou get respect by giving respect.\n\nRemember that for the most part the bright and interested and motivated kids don't really need us much.  They learn and progress and succeed as much in spite of us as because of us.  It is the kids who are struggling who really need us.\n\nRead "Three Letters from Teddy".  Use them as a guide in your own teaching.