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Herbert Said:
Anything about teaching art at public/private schools?We Answered:
My sister has always been an artist. She wanted to go to an art institute after high school, but my dad said he'd only help her if she went and got her BS in Art Ed. She did, much to our surprise because she struggled through high school academically. She got a job immediately as a teacher- in Arizona. She moved there from Pennsylvania after a friend had told her that they had gotten a job there immediately. It depends on where you live, but many areas have a need for teachers. She hated teaching (probably beause she was teaching in the inner city) but her education degree helped her to pick from many jobs. She was a director at several different after school programs and now she is the vice president of a very large art center. She oversees programs for the community as well as teaches craft classes to people in the community. At one time she even worked for the state in their art grant division as a grant reviewer. Surprisingly enough, she's never been unemployed and she's always made good money.Hugh Said:
I'm a teacher living in the UK and teaching in a state school, are private schools better?We Answered:
No they don't have the 'chavs' that state schools have. But teenagers are always going to be arrogant and have behaviour issues, if you can't deal with that then this probably isn't the right job for you. Or if it's the system that's failing you why don't you tryand change/improve it? Talk to your head about how you feel, try and introduce strategies and awards that reward those hardworking children that you feel deserve it. Private schools behaviour may possibly be better and easier, I don't know I've only worked in state schools, but it won't be as exciting... You'll get longer holidays and less pupils in classes too... but probably pushier parents and stricter management. It's all a balancing act, each have pros and cons. Good luck.Shirley Said:
What makes private school teaching so much more successful than public school teaching?We Answered:
As a public school student, I can definately say I am NOT illiterate. However, I can understand where your question comes from considering all of the crap that goes on in a public school. I can tell you that (at least at my high school) the 'zero-tolerance' policy is nothing more than a combonation of words put out by the superintendant which is rarely if ever followed. The classes are far too large, students skip (and get by with it) all of the time, and reading/math looks like a foreign language thanks to teachers who don't care to help anyone. < That isn't always necessarily true, but in general....I've noticed since about the 7th grade that the work is getting too easy. In 10th grade they had us doing practice problems that i could recognize from 5th grade. They did that because our school was on the warning list of schools that couldn't pass the PSAT. The schools are more interested in the money they get per student than they are about student achievement.
Donna Said:
How much do teachers in private schools make in central Florida?We Answered:
...private school teachers make less than public school school teachers and they may or may not have health insurance. On the other hand, private schools are not required to hire certified teachers so thewre is no requirement for constant training.The Department of Labor says that public school teachers are paid 61% more per hour than private school teachers, on average nationwide, and this is apparently true in Florida to some degree.
One Orlando-based blog says "Many of the private school's teachers make about $10,000 a year less and they are not provided with health insurance that will stand up to public education's plan. Also teachers in private schools are not required by the state to hold a teaching certificate, so that is why many of them are teaching there."
On the basis of your public salary, if you can get an equivalent position in a private school you would probably be earning $35,000 to $40,000, but may have to pay out more for health insurance.
However, switching to teaching in a private school is rarely about the money. It is usually about working conditions. As another Orlando teacher says: "I am a teacher in a private school where the administration backs up its teachers and has strict discipline. My daughter is in college to become a teacher and I have warned her to look to private schools first. The pay may be less but the students and parents actually care about learning and we all work as a team."
And the husband of an Orlando teacher says: "I'm married to a Teacher in Central Florida and the issue is not necessarily the pay. The problem is that the demands of the job, especially with the pressure of doing well in the FCAT, creates additional overhead for them which causes them to spend additional time, which they are not compensated for. Above any other profession Teachers spend more of their free time, their own money and resources to give their students a good education. I am not including the professional certification, advanced education and other specialty training they undergo to continually improve their skills. The pressure on them is great and parents often critcize them unfairly for their children's poor production or poor behavior. They are asked to perform so many roles that no other profession is required to do. If they piled on so many other extra responsibilities without compensation in other professions they would also see a decline in their ranks."
Some differences between public and private schools:
"...Public schools must follow all federal, state and local laws in educating children. Such laws usually include specifics about funding, program development and curriculum.
Private schools are not subject to as many state and federal regulations as public schools. Since private schools are funded independently, they are not subject to the limitations of state education budgets and have more freedom in designing curriculum and instruction.
Curriculum
Public schools offer a general program, designed for all children, which usually includes math, English, reading, writing, science, history and physical education. In addition to these key subjects, many public schools offer programs in music and art. In a public school, the substance of what children learn is mandated by the state and learning is measured through state standardized tests.
NOTE: The charter school movement is picking up momentum in many states; these schools are public, but many offer specialized programs and smaller classes.
Private schools have the flexibility to create a specialized program for students. For example, private schools may use art or science in all classes, or take children on extended outdoor trips that blend lessons across the curriculum. Private schools can create their own curriculum and assessment systems, although many also choose to use standardized tests.
Teachers
Public schools: All teachers in a public school are usually state certified or, at a minimum, working toward certification. Certification ensures that a teacher has gone through the training required by the state, which includes student teaching and coursework.
Private schools: Teachers in private schools may not be required to have certification, and instead often have subject area expertise and an undergraduate or graduate degree in the subject they teach.
Students
Public schools: The children at most public schools usually reflect the community. Students may be split up based on ability or interests, but in many public schools, there is a diversity of student backgrounds.
NOTE: In many states, if you are not satisfied with your assigned school, you may be able to send your child to another public school in the area. Start here to learn more information about these options.
Private schools: The student population at a private school is determined through a selection process; all students must apply and be accepted in order to attend. Although students may be from different neighborhoods, they will probably ha
Roland Said:
I heard that you do not need a teaching certificate to teach at private schools. Is this true?We Answered:
Yes, that is true. However, some private schools will want you to have it anyway.Janet Said:
Even private schools of Delhi don't teach the children, they leave most of teaching for the parents. Solution?We Answered:
Well, I'm not a teacher in Delhi, but I am a US teacher. We try to teach the students, but the truth is that the power of the teacher compared to that of the parent is almost nothing. We really need parents to stand with us on the importance of educating children.Ultimately, the parent is the childs first and most important teacher. As a parent, showing him that you value his education and working with his teachers will lead to him getting the best education possible. If you think he is struggling because of a learning problem, talk to his teachers about getting him help with that instead of providing more homework.
There usually is homework so that the child can practice and internalize the skill. If it is too much, or too hard, talk to your childs teacher about why this is. Maybe all of the children are struggling? Maybe there is a reading problem your child could get help with? Maybe there is a specific reason that children are being pushed so strongly?
Talk to the teachers, but understand that you are ultimately in charge of your child's education. What you do matters much more than that of a teacher or tutor.