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How can i get started to go into teaching?
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Wesly’s Answer
This question is absolutely an amazing one. For I started teaching when I was just 18, I think this following sharing may help you;
In order to develop your skills earlier, you can start by helping students who are in lower grades than you understand subjects that you’re good at. It will help you become a greatest listener, you’ll also make some experiments on different learning methods involuntary.
And actually, college studies will help with the rest. But always remember that your passion for teaching can turn it into an art!
Thank you.
In order to develop your skills earlier, you can start by helping students who are in lower grades than you understand subjects that you’re good at. It will help you become a greatest listener, you’ll also make some experiments on different learning methods involuntary.
And actually, college studies will help with the rest. But always remember that your passion for teaching can turn it into an art!
Thank you.
Alan Weber
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Lillie, how you start depends on where you are. Experiences with children, such as babysitting, camp counseling and volunteering is certainly a helpful way to begin. Assuming you're in high school, taking whatever psychology classes are available would be extremely helpful. If your high school has a child care program, that would be awesome. It would also help to take a first aid/CPR class. The next step would be to look for colleges that seem to have good Education programs. You should look at college websites and see what students say about the programs their school offers. You have to make an educated guess about what age group you think you'd be most interested in. If it's young children, look for a good Early Childhood Education program. The same goes if it's elementary or secondary grades. You might have a particular interest in "Special Education," and though all Education program have Special Education components, you'd want to look for a college that really, no pun intended, specializes in it. Volunteering in schools is a great way to get a feel for what it would be like to be a teacher. Talk to your school counselor, and, when the time comes, to academic advisors from colleges you might be interested in. I can assure you that, which it's certainly not easy, teaching can be among the most rewarding things you could do with your life.
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Natasha’s Answer
Great question! There are a couple of things that you can think about doing as a student! The first is tutoring your peers or lower grades in subjects that you understand very well and enjoy. This is a great way to develop the communications skills and think about how to explain different concepts you learned to others (which can sometimes be the hardest thing to do)! Another thing you can is look into volunteering at day cares if you are interested in working K-5 grades or other after school activities.
Looking to the future, I would consider looking at colleges that have strong education programs - whether it's in early education or special education etc. However, if you aren't sure that you want to major in education, you can look at programs like Teach For America and City Year to do after graduating from College. There are a lot of options, so do research and see what makes sense for you!
Looking to the future, I would consider looking at colleges that have strong education programs - whether it's in early education or special education etc. However, if you aren't sure that you want to major in education, you can look at programs like Teach For America and City Year to do after graduating from College. There are a lot of options, so do research and see what makes sense for you!
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Caitlin’s Answer
Hi Lillie!
It depends on what type of teaching you are planning to do. If that includes elementary or secondary teaching, you will need to get a college degree in your specific area. There are other teaching opportunities you can partake in without a degree such as preschool/daycare teachers, camp counseling, or leading some sort of information session.
Having great educators in the world is the key to a brighter future! Glad you are interested.
Best of luck,
Caitlin
It depends on what type of teaching you are planning to do. If that includes elementary or secondary teaching, you will need to get a college degree in your specific area. There are other teaching opportunities you can partake in without a degree such as preschool/daycare teachers, camp counseling, or leading some sort of information session.
Having great educators in the world is the key to a brighter future! Glad you are interested.
Best of luck,
Caitlin
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Kelsey’s Answer
Look into AmeriCorps opportunities or Teach for America. I did AmeriCorps Playworks and it provided great exposure to teaching recess/physical education at the elementary level.