Career questions tagged teaching


How do I get into existentialism/absurdism in film?
Earlier I was asking how to sink myself into the world of film history. As time went on, I became interested in the world of absurdism/existentialism after reading Albert Camus' The Stranger and Franz Kafka. How do I learn more about these theories specifically in film?

Im in college and my major is Bachelors of Science in Education with Primary Grades/Intervention Dual Program (P-5) Transfer Pathway. I don't want to be a teacher. I want to help the kids that struggles or have development issues and help them one on one. What careers should I look for. I want to be in early intervention but not a specialist.?
is a master degree suggested? What licenses are needed?

How can I really sink myself into the world of film history/film teaching?
I already write short reviews on Letterboxd, I made my own separate Instagram on film itself, but how can really dedicate myself to cinema and film studies? Any advice helps, thank you!

What are some challenges of being an educator?
I want to get to know the profession a little bit better and I want to know what are some challenges teachers face.

What skills does a math teacher have? Mathematical knowledge? Teaching ability?
I wanted to determine what skills are essential for a math teacher that would help me in my career path.

What career matches my interests?
I'm a high school junior and I like math and art. All of my extracurriculars are really centered around education though. I tutor kids in reading and my past 2 jobs have both been working with kids. Architecture and engineering are both interesting to me but I'm not entirely sure what I want to do.

Hi Yoonji Kim I wanted to ask you how old do you have to be to start college applications ?
I am a sixth grader and I am 12 I wanted to start browsing for pre college applications to study and start my career as a author who write's about kpop stuff and fantasy, drama, romance please tell me some suggestions

"What are the most effective teaching strategies for grade 2 students" ?
any advice how is it possible to control them they are very naughty and disturbing and no one listens at all. Especially when writing nicely no one is writing properly very bad handwriting and never straight also they always forget the date or topic.

What do I need to know to become a teacher ?
I am in class 10 and want to prepare before hand. I don't know how to start right now. What are some tips and skills I need to get started. Can I make it to becoming g a teacher. I feel like I am not good enough.

Should I take AP Environmental or Careers in Education?
I need help!! I'm going into 11th grade next year and I need to pick between these two classes! APES gives me rigor and another AP to add onto my list but overall I want to major in elementary education in college so I feel like I can gain more experience. My counselor said that I can take Careers in Ed my senior year and that APES will look better and counts for my GPA while Careers in Ed doesn't. Yet he said if I won't be happy take Careers in Ed. I feel like I just want to have a class to enjoy and look foward to instead of a class I would dread but I can't stop thinking about what colleges like more class difficulty or experience? Please help!

What is the hardest part of becoming an elementary school teacher, and do you wish that you pursued a different career?
I am a high school senior and I am kind of on the fence about elementary education. I want to major in it, and I plan to, but I am a little unsure if I want to become an elementary school teacher or a school counselor.

every thing you know before star the jeb of the teacher?
every thing you know before star the jeb of the teacher?

What job/people who bring in animals (like birds and turtles) to schools and teach kids about them?
I always loved the people who used to come to our elementary and middle schools and showed up animals, we had our favorite. His name was carrot and he was a turtle :)

this is not a question but a thank you!!!
I just want to say to all the people that answerd my questions thank you!!❤️ I have learned so much from all the teachers and just this website. I now know thing that teaching has to offer the good and bad. so thank you all and I very much appreciate all of you guys THANK YOU ☺️❤️

Does teaching affect your mental health?
I'm not a teacher but I want to make sure that my future self is ok and if there is any tips to help your mental health I would like to know.

why don't teachers like teaching anymore/ leaving teaching ?
I am 16 and plan on becoming a teacher but I'm having second thoughts. I always wanted to become a teacher and I didn't really care about the pay yeah its not the best but If I like the job then that's all that matters but everywhere I go I see negative things about teaching and people saying that they regret becoming a teacher. so if you are a teacher please be honest tell me if its as bad as they say it is and disprove it because I am out of options and I wouldn't know what else to do.

Can you suggest any virtual volunteer activities related to children and elderly people?
I am an undergraduate student, but I don't have a vehicle yet, so I want to know if there are any online volunteer opportunities where I can work with people from children to elderly people. I really want to do something for the community and communicate with people more. Thanks for helping me!