Undergraduate Teacher Training - QUICKEST TRAINING ROUTE?
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You would need a degree in either Math or Science.  That's three years.  Then you'd need to upgrade to teaching certification or a degree in Education.  Also, keep in mind that many areas base salaries on years of experience AND years of post-secondary education.  By the way, does an online Teaching Assistant course include any time spent interning in a real classroom?  If not, I can't imagine it's worth the paper it's printed on.
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Hi there, I think the site you want is move-on.org.uk its is linked to the Dept of Education so it may have been given to you by a teacher.  You can test your skills at L1 and L2.\n\nHave fun!
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Try Pheonix University. They are an online university where you can study to become a teacher. I hope I helped you some.
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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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**** go and attend some coaching or go to some lecturere or professor
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If you get the phone number for learn direct, they will be able to tell you where the closest  Computer Training course to you is being held, i live in devon and am doing the new clait, then Clait Plus and hopefully onto the (ECDL), as i am on WTC/CTC i only have to pay the exam fee,which is brill , as hopefully it will help me in my job prospects when i pass them all..
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If you are in the UK there are several different routes.\n\n1. Do a degree in food technology or design technology specialising in food.  After degree you can go one of two ways...\n1a. If over 23 (I think, might be 25 but I'm fairly sure its 23) you can do a Graduate Teacher Programme which basically involves working and getting paid as a teacher in a real school under supervision of a qualified teacher and a university which supervises the course.  You complete assignments and it can be completed in a very short amount of time.\n1b.  At any age, do a PGCE at a university.  The governement offers a lot of incentives such as a grant.  You are in uni most of the time, but have placements in schools.\n\nA second route is to do an education degree with qualifieds teaching status (QTS) , this takes 3 to 4 years and means you don't need to do a post graduate degree.
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I've been teaching in Taiwan for more than 3 years.\nIt's a great place for an inexperienced teacher to start. Most schools (the bigger schools and chain schools especially) offer teacher training and support for their foreign teachers. Most text books (for kindergarten, elementary level and high school level) have English teachers' guides with well worked out lesson plans and game ideas.\nWhatever you decide, please follow a previous respondent's advice: check out a lot of schools/agents (and websites) before making a choice. You will not be sorry.
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Excelsior is a great answer! \n\nYou might also try these 2 websites, the first is a discussion board about distance learning and the second is by a man who completed a Bachelor's in 4 weeks!  (Of course he knew a lot first and took a lot of CLEP tests).
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I work as a sub in Ohio, and even though there are an over abudence of teachers here it's still easy to pretty much get as many days as you want.  The secret is to sign up at like two or three school districts and not restrict yourself to just your subject area and grade.  I'm a 7-12 English teacher, but I've subbed all subjects and everything from grades 4-12.  Don't limit yourself.  And try to get into school districts that use an internet based call off system.  That way you can check for things on the internet and through a phone call. Super easy.  Happy job hunting.
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Check with your district and your state for training modules. No district in-service for SPED teachers...shame on them! LOL.  Also, browse this site:\n\nhttp://www.isle-dso.eu.dodea.edu/et/sms/index.htm\n\nThis is your software manufacturer -- ask your district if they can set up a training with them:\n\nhttp://www.horizonss.com/\n\nGood luck!
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I think now would be a good time to start, since the exam session has already started, although you still have a couple of weeks for most subjects.\n\nCan I recommend www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize ?\n\nGood luck!
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Apply through the normal channels.\nThere are two routes to train:\n1. PGCE route - lots of theory and support but poor pay.\n2. GTP route - based in a school rather than a university, more hands on apporach and more pay.\n\nUseful links\nhttp://www.tda.gov.uk/Recruit.aspx\nwww.tes.co.uk\n\nApply as soon as possible to get the best places.
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The schooling processes will probably take more than 2 years at least. As a 2nd Bachelors will require you take a the core content as well as credential course work.  \n\nYour best bet for information would be you Dept.. of Education website. As they will let you know what universities have state approved programs and the quickest way of obtaining NCLB mandated Teaching License. \n\nAlso, there might be a couple of State exams required. If the state exam is the case, then you might not need a 2nd Bachelors rather pass the state exam in the field or subject or Primary Educ. Then take  teacher educ. programs. Usually these prep programs last 1-1  1/2 yrs long .\n\nBut start with The TN Dept. of EDUC website, then your states Teacher Commission.
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Welcome to the profession!\n\nFirst, if your district does not assign mentors for first year teachers, ask your principal to recommend someone in your building that is experienced, friendly, and has excellent classroom management skills. Plan to have regular observations, both him/her observing your room, and you observing theirs, and discussions with them about it.\nSecond, get to know your specialists...ELL teachers, special ed teachers, music/art/PE/library teachers, etc. Be aware of their strengths, and turn to them when planning for and developing instructional strategies for students in your class.\nThird, avoid "clique" participation. Stay open and friendly, as much as you can, with all staff, but stay away from becoming a part of any small sub-group, especially gossipy groups.\nFinally, have detailed plans way ahead of time, and then expect to change those plans daily. Having the overall structure in place ahead of time gives you a scaffold from which to do your daily adjustments.\n\nClassroom management is 90% of the success of your classroom. Set clear, simple rules and consequences, and be firm, inflexible, and fair in implementing those rules and consequences. Plan and practice classroom routine the first couple of days (what do you want your kids to do, step by step, when they need to sharpen a pencil, use the bathroom, get a drink of water, finish their work, etc., etc.).\n\nGood luck!
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Depends on your grade level you will be assisting.  College, quite possibly.\n\nA large number of my family are teachers, and they all suggest the same things.  Be comfortable speaking in front of groups, be comfortable with people disagreeing with you(and not just students, but also and more likely the parents!) and have some form of organization.  And patience.  Lots and lots of patience.  It might be worthwhile to invest in public speaking classes, classes in research methods, and an anger management/relaxation techniques class or a confrontation class.  Since you already have a degree in fine arts, you should already have been exposed to the situations you will be facing(only this time from the outside!). \n\nAs just an assistant, however, and not the main teacher, this IS your training.  Relax, enjoy it, and do your best to learn as much as you can while doing your best to teach those that care.\n\nOne of the best teachers I ever knew had no training other than a bachelors in Spanish.
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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.