Terri Said:

How does one get into teaching?

We Answered:

Hi. I am a teacher at a large high school in Northern California. You need to get a college degree (BA Elementary Education) at a nearby four-year college or university. If you are just beginning however, you may attend junior college and complete four-year college requirements. After this, you need a fifth year of study at a nearby four-year university and can do this usually as an internship (teaching at the same time). The process is rather lengthy now, but stay with it! It is more than worth it if your love children and learning.

Nancy Said:

How do you get into teaching ESL abroad?

We Answered:

This is a very good website.

http://www.eslcafe.com/

Lonnie Said:

Im still only at scondary school but im looking at going into teaching?

We Answered:

Perks depend on your attitude.
Holidays may seem great but often they are the most expensive time of year.
A lot of teachers use some of this time to prepare other work for the next term, etc.
A big drawback is that some of the pupils are unruly, abusive, lazy, and not very motivated.
BUT a good teacher can turn most of these around and this gives a great feeling of satisfaction.
Marking homework can take up a LOT of time, remember you have about 30 per class, sometimes up to 8 classes a day, 5 days a week. Planning is everything.
Money is not that great, the Authorities rely on the goodwill of teacher to do the work and be altruistic!
I earned a lot more in industry, but the job security was a lot worse than teaching.

The best teaching jobs are in the private school sector (you will need VERY good degrees here) and sixth form colleges (here you need to be able to teach A level standard).

You will need good GCSE's all round, especially Maths, Science and English at least "C" grade for whatever subject area you choose (these 3 are now essential).

At A level, specialise in an area that there is a shortage of teachers (Science and Maths are a good pair, so is a modern "foreign" language).

Then you have two choices
1. B.Ed which is a 4 year degree leading to a teaching qualification in your preferred subjects.
2. BSc which is a three year degree on the subject of your choice followed by a PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) which then allows you to become a qualified teacher.

Erika Said:

What would be a better course to do to get into teaching? A Media Course or Hospitality Travel and Tourism?

We Answered:

First you have decide on what you want to teach. I did Hospitality management and now I have changed to health services management. I would suggest doing the media course, but check it out properly. I have noticed that the questions on the financial aid ask if you are interested in teaching, but start with basic classes for getting into the teaching.

Joshua Said:

How do I get back into teaching?

We Answered:

First, princiPALS would be glad to hear from a person with your credentials. Three ideas. Consult the classified ads in your local Sunday paper. The New York Times is an excellent source as well. Also, contact your state department of education and ask for their placement help. Finally, go to a placement agency for educators. Those who hire you will pay the fee (I think).