Teaching

Teaching- my dream

B y: L.A. Shelton

Teacher

* A teacher (or, in the US, educator) is a person who provides education for pupils (children) and students (adults). 

THE ROLE OF TEACHER

The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of education. In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional qualifications from a university or college. Teachers, like other professionals, may have to continue their education after they qualify, a process known as continuing professional development.

A teacher's role may vary among cultures.Teachers may provide instruction in reading and math, characteristics or science, the arts, religion, social studies, community roles, or life skills.

The Schooling teachers go through

They must have a high-school diploma. To educate in a public school they need a bachelors degree at the minimum. People who tech at the grade school level normally major in education and minor in another subject like math or science. If the future teacher yearns to be a high school teacher , in most cases, they will need to major in an area where they wish to teach. The future teacher can chose to also get degrees with extra or additional courses in education. Pre-school teachers may opt for a 2-year degree program in early childhood development or a related area. Most academic programs in education include courses necessary to apply for state teacher certification. Teachers can often further their careers by joining professional organizations and adding voluntary certification credits to their resumes.

About my dream collegeIllinois state university

2011 In making admission decisions, Illinois State considers the following:

• High-school transcript• ACT & SAT scores

• Grade point average• Academic personal statement that is

approx.500 words and addresses…a) Why you want to attend here

b) Explain your academic strengths and weaknessesc) Explain any things that might have affected your

high-school academic performance, if applicable.

Requirements: must also show successful completion of . . .

English- 4 yearsMath- 3 years( algebra,

geometry, algebra II ,trigometry)Natural science- 2 years with a

laboratory Social science- 2 yearsForeign language- 2 yearsElectives- 2 years

Expenses Tuition and fees* $13,080Room and board $9,726Books and supplies $1,150Other expenses $3,017Estimated cost of attendance $26,973Tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $20,887.

For most students, tuition rates remain the same for four years.

Teaching strategiesOne teaching strategy used is active learning. This is any approach that gets its learner moving, or that is hands-on. This approach is used often in science. When you do labs would be an example of this strategy. Another strategy is the before, during, and after. It is when you explore the topic before actually doing the main event. Then during the activity you are recording information that is given throughout the activity. The after is discussing what you just did or the activity. An example of this is when you discuss a topic and learn about it, then go watch a movie and take notes during the movie, and after you discuss with the class what you just watched. Last, the simplest strategy, Homework and Practice. We should all know what this is. It is when your teacher gives you a worksheet to do in glass or you play a game involving the unit you are working on(practice). Also when they give you a worksheet or set of problems to do at home (homework). This is what happens daily in my math class.

What makes a great teacherThis section is all from my opinion because to be honest everyone will have there opinion on what makes a great teacher to them. A good teacher would be someone who explains to me personally so I understand the material. Another nice quality would be a teacher who demonstrates and shows me how to do it. A teacher who has a sense of humour and will make jokes to lighten up the mood. Someone who is entergetic and cheerful and never puts anyone down. A person who open to others ideas and opinions. Those are extremely important to me but the most important quality would have to be someone who inspires me to do better, be a better person, and reach my goals.

To sum it upIf you haven’t notice I would like to be come a teacher. Learning about this topic made realize what I’m in for. So, wish me luck on my journey. I will have to work hard for good grades, study a lot and be the teacher I want to have for my own students.