Becoming a Teacher

Becoming a Teacher

You are here because you have expressed a desire to either become a teacher or are interested in pursuing a career that is closely related to teaching.  In order for you to reach your ultimate career goals, it is important for you to understand the road that is ahead of you.  

Here are a couple of useful websites that will help you navigate the road to becoming a teacher.

1.  For information by state on which colleges have quality education programs, click here.
2. Teach.com  can help you learn about the many teaching possibilities for you. 

Use headphones and listen to this short video about becoming a teacher.  

 

After you have watched the video and explored the websites.  You will go to your own blog and create a new post called:  Navigating my path to teaching.
1.  Look for college programs that offer what you are looking for.  Give two possibilities for you. Include location, tuition costs, types of degree programs available, and scholarship possibilities.
2.  List steps for becoming a teacher from the video.
3.  Click on the map and choose a state you might like to teach in.  Give five good reasons according to the state's page for teaching in that state.  Include salary highs and lows.
4.  Click on Teaching Abroad.  What would you think about teaching in another country?  What would you need to do in order to be certified to teach abroad?

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This blog is due in class on Monday Sept. 28, 2015.