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do you lack a teaching degree or license but love working with young learners? if so, you may want to become a substitute teacher or a teacher aide. teacher aides–also called classroom aides or teaching paraprofessionals— assist licensed teachers in...
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so you want to become a school teacher. but where do you start? well, that’s not exactly a simple question, and it depends on a lot of different...
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before i get into this topic, i have to say i was thrilled when magoosh asked me to write about this! i started my career teaching abroad, and i love...
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if you’re considering a career in teaching, it’s important to get the right credentials. the most basic qualification you need, in terms of a degree,...
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as i’ve mentioned before, student teaching is a very important step in your career. so you’ll want to prepare well for your first day of student...
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if you’re thinking of becoming a teacher, you’ve probably heard the term “student teaching.” but what is student teaching, and why is it so...
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research organizations, government agencies and news reporters all concur: parental involvement is one of the biggest factors—perhaps the biggest...
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what should your student teaching outfits look like? what to wear may sound like a silly question, but it’s important . . . and surprisingly easy to...
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so you want to become a teacher. but what subject should you teach? this is a big decision because different subjects require different teacher...
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the national education association and the u.s. department of education both report that alternative paths to teacher certification are on the rise....
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as a teacher, you have to keep track of a lot of different things at once. every student has their own individual needs, assignments, and test...
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teacher salaries are a political “hot-button” topic these days. with education reform and state budget reform, there’s a lot of debate about how much...
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for a new teacher, nothing’s more terrifying than an out-of-control classroom. veteran teachers don’t care for this situation either, but new...
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there are many different techniques that a teacher can use to assess their students' understanding of the concepts being taught. but using those...
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as i’ve mentioned before, there are many ways to become a teacher. and the best way, when it comes to long-term career options, is to get a relevant...
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if you’re nearing the end of your teacher training, you may wonder…how much do starting teachers make?
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as i’ve said, student teaching counts as a university course. and yet, this time of learning can bring up many fears and anxieties in some student...
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different age groups can provide very different teaching experiences. so what grade should you teach? you’ll want to decide early on in your teacher...
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student teaching is a full-time job…literally. a student teacher does all the same things that a full-time salaried teacher would do.
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teaching salary by state is an important factor in your career decisions. to make a truly informed choice, look at both starting and long-term pay....
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the first day of student teaching is a big event for teachers in training. for most student teachers, it’ll be the first time they’re in charge of a...
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for many people, the student teaching requirement is a big financial obstacle. student teaching can last for months, and it’s usually unpaid. and...
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as you prepare to become a teacher, it’s good to know the average starting teacher salaries by state. what will you make at your first teaching job?...
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some interview questions can trip you up if you're not prepared ahead of time. i remember the first time i was asked, "how would you describe your...
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student teaching is demanding full time work that can last for months, and even as long as a year! so many magooshers may ask… do you get paid for...
