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If I become an elemantary teacher, how much teaching freedom will I have?

I am asking this questions because if I become a teacher I want to be a teacher that has class outside sometimes. I want kids to learn in a fun, hands on way. This is one of the main reason I want to be a teacher and it would be great to know now if I will be able to do things like this. #education

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Deidre Mercedes’s Answer

It sounds like you would make an excellent teacher. What I would suggest is to find out from the principal or administrators when you go if for an interview how much freedom they allow in the classroom. I am sure they would welcome anyone withe creative and innovative idea but at the same time they have to take into consideration the safety of students. Just find out what activities would be suitable for that school or district. I know field trips are always an excellent way to take learning outside of the classroom. You will just need to find out what they can budget for. My advice is to be open with your school administrators. Inform them of your ideas and see how far they are willing to work with you. Best of luck!
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Brad’s Answer

My mother was an elementary teacher for many years, and then moved onto managing the curriculum for language arts. So this is hear-say from her experience.

In her school district, teachers are given the freedom to decorate and lay out their classrooms how they want. The school has a strict process for escalating behavioral issues. When it comes to curriculum, there is little room for deviation. Administration's first and foremost priority is standardized tests. The curriculum managers build learning schedules for the teachers to follow. If a teacher were to significantly deviate from the plan, they would hear about it from administration. In the public system, parents want to ensure equal experiences and opportunities to learn.

With that said, private schools may offer more freedom to teachers.
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Melody’s Answer

I wonder if you might find teaching at a Montessori school to be a good fit for you. Their methodology is centered around hands-on learning. The qualifications to become a teacher at a Montessori school might be different than those required for a regular school, so that's something to research. There may also be other types of private schools that would offer teachers the option to be more creative with how they teach.
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