Post grad teaching/education qualifications? (1 Viewer)

[ChelseaMiller]

Hi everyone,

I'm currently a 3rd year undergrad student doing science/arts and am now thinking about possible career pathways. I was thinking about social work which led me to think about teaching.

What degrees/diplomas are out there that I could do after I've graduated from undergrad?

Furthermore, what skills would being a teacher require. And lastly, how did you figure out if you wanted to be a primary or secondary school teacher?

Thank you!

 

[RenegadeMx]

1.Master of teaching, 2yrs minimum if i remember
2.Energy, making sure you actually know and are passionate about your area of teaching(maths,science, english ect), dont bother about passion for "teaching" itself
3. job market is easy

 

[walking_travesty]

Postgraduate teaching options are:
Diploma - 1 year course
Masters of Teaching - 2 years

Although I'm still in year 12 and deciding on whether primary/secondary education would suit me better, I would be realistic and take a look at the job market/what you're actually interested in. Personally, I'm at a crossroads because although I like classroom primary teaching better, there is a greater demand for Secondary math/science teachers. Depending on the majors/minors you've completed in your degree (i.e., Math/Chem/Phys VS English Lit/History) will help you decide on whether to pursue wither primary/sec. Also look at what kinds of schools you'd want to work at, public VS independent sector, and what those schools are looking for.

Figuring out if I wanted to teach:
1. Willingness to work hard for your students - planning and designing well thought out activities that aim to stretch their understanding of the topic/subject, willingness to do extra marking/work to help students
2. Passion for the subject you plan to teach, and I would also say a passion for helping other people in their ability to learn
3. Patience, ability to take criticism/feedback from students
4. Liking kids therefore being able to work and work well with kids (I currently tutor a primary school students in math and I find it's the best job in the entire world).