tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945613.post115532519700633396..comments2023-06-20T02:06:52.150-06:00Comments on Alethiography: DreamsTamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18079829842465164437noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945613.post-1155400639918811552006-08-12T10:37:00.000-06:002006-08-12T10:37:00.000-06:00The problems I've heard from teachers rarely have ...The problems I've heard from teachers rarely have to do with the teaching itself - it has to do with the racial politics, paperwork, stupid curricula and 'methodology' handed down from on high, etc. One's quality of life really is dependent on how good the principal and VPs are.rvmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13956207771311921934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27945613.post-1155342041298344322006-08-11T18:20:00.000-06:002006-08-11T18:20:00.000-06:00First of all, I vote for Austin.**Ideally you coul...First of all, I vote for Austin.<BR/><BR/>**<BR/><BR/>Ideally you could try out teaching somehow before jumping in. Maybe find a teacher to shadow for a couple of days. Or try an introductory education class that has an observation component.<BR/><BR/>One problem with trying things out, is that it's hard to get into a situation where the kids don't see you as a special treat. Like maybe you could do an after-school math club workshop or something.<BR/><BR/>Or, you can go the opposite direction and get a bad impression if you're a substitute teacher (which you generally need a degree but not certification to do).<BR/><BR/>I've heard that nowadays they're designing teacher education programs so that you get thrown into the classroom early on and can find out a few things before it's too late. But the alternative certification route (which Robin also took) just throws you right in.<BR/><BR/>You might be able to find a memoire in a book or online journal that might help you get a better idea of what it's actually like. And of course Robin can tell you a few things.<BR/><BR/>**<BR/><BR/>The world needs more good math teachers.<BR/><BR/>**<BR/><BR/>I always wanted to teach until I decided that I don't have the charasmatic personality I'd want to have in order to deal with the hordes of people who didn't want to be there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com