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返回首页 | BLOGBUS <<<人类智慧的艺术结晶 不可思议的科技产品 | 返回首页 | 各种键盘输入法介绍>>> becoming a teacher 闲亭清影 发表于 2004-10-05 "It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." Albert Einstein, Charter member of AFT Local 552 Princeton, New Jersey The demand for new teachers is growing as education changes rapidly and the number of school-age children increases. Education reform is taking place across the country. New federal and state initiatives are encouraging all American schools, teachers and students to strive to be the best in the world. These changes are creating new challenges as well as new opportunities for prospective teachers. Veteran teachers will tell you that teaching is difficult, wonderful, exhausting, fun, stressful, enlightening-and rewarding beyond compare. Teaching requires enormous patience. There is no ready-made formula for good teaching. Studies on effective teaching demonstrate, on the contrary, there are nearly as many successful styles as there are successful teachers. But there are some qualities in good teachers on which nearly everyone agrees. Candidates for teaching should be among the highest academic performers. Good teachers are fair to their students; they are interested in ideas; they believe that teaching and learning are important. They have a strong commitment to democracy and social progress. Good teachers want to make a difference. If you are interested in this exciting, everchanging field, you need to be aware that decisions about hiring teachers are made by local school districts, and requirements for entering the teaching profession are set by each state individually This means that you will need to consult a variety of resources to get the specific information you want. Preparing to Become a Teacher Becoming a teacher requires at least a bachelor's degree, usually related to the field in which you plan to teach, and in most states some form of advanced training is needed. Today's classrooms present teachers with more challenges and therefore demand a deeper understanding of successful classroom practices. Dedication and a desire to help children are important, but teachers also need a strong academic background and solid professional preparation. There is widespread recognition of America's need to build a highly skilled, diverse teacher workforce. States are now raising their standards for teacher licensing and increasing salaries to attract well-educated people who otherwise would be inclined to work in other areas. Generally, teacher salaries have improved considerably in recent years, but salaries vary greatly from state to state and even by school district. The average teacher salary in Connecticut is twice that of South Dakota, for example. Besides a degree of job security, teaching offers a uniform salary schedule in which earnings are based on years of experience and training, and fringe benefits usually including health insurance, paid sick leave and retirement. Most large colleges and universities offer degrees in education leading to teacher certification. Some colleges specialize in teacher training. The choice of which kind to attend is up to you. Good teachers come from all types of institutions. There are various types of teacher preparation programs, including some aimed at mid-career professionals from other fields. Each state has its own teacher licensing and certification program. Most of these programs fit into the following categories: Four- or five-year college degree programs in elementary education or secondary education, to certification upon graduation. These programs can vary greatly depending on individual university requirements. Post-collegiate programs for people who hold a bachelor's degree and wish to enter the teaching field. Alternative licensing and certification programs in states where there is a shortage of teachers in a particular field. These programs tend to be short-term and intensive in order to get professionals into the classroom quickly. This list provides direct links to information on teacher licensure within the U.S. Alabama / Alaska / Arizona / Arkansas / California / Colorado / Connecticut / Delaware / Florida / Georgia / Hawaii / Idaho / Illinois / Indiana / Iowa / Kansas / Kentucky / Louisiana / Maine / Maryland / Massachusetts / Michigan / Minnesota / Mississippi / Missouri / Montana / Nebraska / Nevada / New Hampshire / New Jersey / New Mexico / New York / North Carolina / North Dakota / Ohio / Oklahoma / Oregon / Pennsylvania / Rhode Island / South Carolina / South Dakota / Tennessee / Texas / Utah / Vermont / Virginia / Washington / West Virginia / Wisconsin / Wyoming Sources of Financial Aid The high cost of a college education can discourage people with great potential and outstanding qualifications, but you may qualify for one or more types of financial aid. Here are some of the most common financial aid programs available. Programs administered by the federal government include: Pell Grants Stafford Loan Programs Federal PLUS loans Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program (FSEOG) Perkins Loan Program Federal Work Study Program Special Programs In addition. most states offer some form of loan forgiveness program for students who make a commitment to teach in that state for a certain number of years. We've identified a number of state loan forgiveness and scholarship programs to help you begin your search for financial aid. 2004-10-05 | Trackback(0) | 编辑 看了这些文字，有人说了以下一些话： 我看完了，不知美国的东西是否适合中国 POST BY： [piml] @ 2004-10-06 00:23 模板设计： 梵梦聆心