Teaching High School
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Allen Said:
Would a masters in teaching or in literature be better to teach high school english?We Answered:
Your BA-English is good enough to teach at High school.MA literature will take you deep into English language.
If you like to become a good teacher go for MS-Teaching.
Best wishes
Neil Said:
What can I do to prepare for student teaching a high school class?We Answered:
Dress is a big thing in helping you look (and feel) more like a teacher. I was told by a friend (also a teacher) to dress at least "one step up" from the students you'll be teaching. For example, we have casual Fridays at my school, but then we always wear a nice shirt or blazer with it to still look professional.If your student teaching program was anything like mine, you'll probably spend at least the first week observing how the teacher runs the classroom. It's insane to expect you to arrive and jump in feet first! With our programs, it was observe for a week, then pick up one class, then another, until after a couple weeks, you're teaching the entire day. (I teach music, so when I was student teaching, I started teaching all the 3rd grade classes one week. The next week I taught the 3rd grades and the 1st grades. The next week I picked up another grade, and then another, until I taught the full class load.)
Don't be afraid to ask your cooperating teacher questions! The teachers I worked with were *very* willing to answer any questions I had, no matter how dumb I thought the questions were. Your cooperating teacher was once in your shoes, so s/he understands how you're feeling. Take advantage of the fact that s/he has years of experience and ideas. I "stole" so many ideas from my cooperating teacher, and even though she's been teaching 30 years, she's gotten ideas from me now as well. That exchange is so beneficial for both parties.
Good luck!
Deanna Said:
Sociology and Social Studies: Is Teaching High School Sociology or Social Studies Really a Good Idea?We Answered:
Then go to one that does?It's better for you to do what you want.
Jenny Said:
Help with my first year teaching high school special education?We Answered:
1st of all - CONGRATULATIONS on your valiant intent to make a positive difference in society by teaching.Remember throughout the year that Special Education teaching requires a stronger focus to STAY ON TASK in the classroom than "the standard curriculum."
More commonly, these students do require a greater lesson-structure with a wider scope of focus.
Aim to construct each lesson in a "user-friendly" format that will engage each student to be able to use the lessons immediately. This keeps their attention so they can better understand the material.
Tim Said:
Would a masters in teaching or in literatrue be better to teach high school english?We Answered:
Do you already have teacher certification? If not, you will need to make sure to get that as part of your grad program. Normally the MS in teaching would make you look better when applying for jobs, especially if you didn't do a lot of education courses as an undergrad.Since you already have your BA in the field you want to teach, an MA in lit isn't really necessary. I would only choose that one if I already had the teacher cert but was considering pursuing jobs besides teaching high school in the future.
Grace Said:
What are the requirements for teaching high school in the state of Kansas?We Answered:
Try these links:http://diplomaguide.com/articles/Earning…
http://www.kansasregents.org/qa/standard…
http://links.jstor.org/sici?sici=0022-84…