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My dream job is to be a teacher; it has been my dream and goal for a very long time. But lately I find myself asking a lot of questions over and over again. Do teachers get summers off? What are some risks of becoming a teacher? What issues do teachers face today? Out of all these many questions, the one that repeats itself the most is what is it like to be a teacher?

What are some of the qualifications needed to become a teacher? State licensure is a requirement for all public school teachers. The licenses can vary from a bachelor degree to the completion of a teacher education program. The first thing needed is college; after starting college, there are three main ways to qualify for teaching. The first way is a four year undergraduate teacher education degree; this is like a bachelor’s degree. The second is a double degree; this is studying for two degrees at the same time; most universities offer this after four years. The third way is an academic degree in a certain subject. The academic degree is usually followed by a one to two year graduate teacher education program. For people wanting to teach in secondary education, there is a fourth way to qualify. Experience in a vocational area will include teaching qualifications. This is mainly applied to teaching technology, wood work, automotive, etc. To teach a secondary subject, it helps to keep in mind which subject will give the best chance of securing a position on completion of studies.

Another qualification that is very important is passion. The passion to look past all the challenges of teaching. Understanding that every year is different and special in its own way. To enjoy learning and spreading knowledge is another requirement. These are important qualifications for a...

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...eing threatened and scared away, this over all damages a student’s education and future student’s education.

These are some of the answers to a few questions that I had about my dream job. Although this profession appears to be nerve wracking and a little heart breaking at times, it is still the job that I want. I will continue working toward my goal.

Works Cited

Strahan, James. “What About Student Motivation”. American Press.(B:3) October 27, 2013 www.washingtonpost.com/.../how-much-teachers-get-paid-state-by-state/ www.cnn.com/2011/09/06/living/teachers-want-to-tell-parents/index.html?c=&page=1

http://tpep-wa.org/the-model/framework-and-rubrics/instructional-frameworks/danielson-framework/

http://tpep-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/Danielson-Rubrics-by-criteria-ca.pdf www.dodea.edu › ... › Employment

education-portal.com/qualifications_for_being_a_teacher.htm