What should I do, became a professor or stay a teacher?
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I would ask yourself what it is you like about being a teacher, and if you want to take on the responsibility of being a prof. You would make more money, but do you want to take the time and then have to do continuing research to keep a tenure (which would take years to earn) Also, brush up your grammer, you want to become a professor.
1176850
I think that teachers (of whatever age) should retire when they no longer have enthusiasm for their job. The kids deserve someone who is caring, innovative, and who loves their job. It sounds like you fit that bill. Plus, you can draw on your years of experience and you can be a mentor to younger teachers. A lot of the teachers in the private school where I work are 50+ (including me), and none are anywhere near to thinking about giving it up. The kids keep us young. (I teach advanced math and calculus, which I regard as a good hedge against senility.)
21977
Make sure that your values dictate how you spend your time.  I know that when I started grad school, I wanted to please my professors and eventually I said "yes" to so many responsibilities that I got overwhelmed.  This is a disservice to them and yourself because you won't be able to do your work well if you don't have as much time to spend on any one thing.  So, my advice is, choose carefully about what projects and what activities you want to spend your time on.  This means: don't take too many classes in one term, don't take on too much teaching/TA/RA responsibility.\n\nI would include that you shouldn't put your life on hold for graduate school.  When I started grad school my attitude was "I'll just sacrifice these two years of my life and focus only on school and then pick things up when I finish."  I've found that I'm much happier when I continue non-school activities that are important to me while I continue to pursue my graduate studies.  If you look to your professors for advice on this, they might share the attitude that "everyone just gives up their life and happiness for a while to be a graduate student; that's the way it should be".  But I don't agree.\n\nUltimately, pushing yourself too hard and giving up things that you love can lead to poor health and feeling miserable.  Keeping school in its proper place and perspective is really helping me.  For example, I've decided that, for the rest of my grad school career, I will only teach one class per term, even though they want me to teach three classes a year.  I think it'll help me to make sure that I have time to focus on other things in addition to school.
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Your degree really depends on what you would want to teach at the university level.  If you don't know that yet, I would suggest just getting a regular Masters in Education degree - and if you needed to get a PhD specific to a field of study later, then you can do that.  (Keep in mind that most universities require a PhD to become a professor.  Most allow adjuncts with field experience, though.)\n\nI understand your confusion...  I am 25 and about to finish my BS, and will be entering the masters program in August - it took much thought, but I think that it would be most beneficial to not put it off...  I don't know about you, but I know that if I put grad school off I will be 40 before I go back - and by then I may have other life priorities that keep me from school.\n\nBut, good luck on whatever you decide to do!
787234
Being a teacher is just hard. Some days you feel like a 3rd grader knows more than you do. Sorry for the bad days but don't let it get you down. What you are doing is a worthwhile thing. Love your students and forget about the others.
548687
Try to soak up everything you can learn from the history teacher you will be observing! Observe the mentor's good teaching qualities and also observe the mentor's very bad or at least not so good teaching qualities. Use this time to help you decide things you would do differently then him, given the position of the teacher. Also, try to teach some lessons to the class, the experience you will get is priceless! Learn as much as you can and most of all, have fun! Enjoy! Good Luck to you!
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Yes, its better to have a better professor who can teach rather than a professor who is terrible causing you to study a lot more than you really need to.  Usually you can change classes within the first few weeks, not sure about yours, but if you can, then you can try and see if it works, if not then switch to another professor.
195414
A teacher - because I've done two of the other choices (three if you count the month I crashed on a friends couch during college).\n\nBesides, I already enjoy teaching in the amounts I do now.  Expanding it to a full time career would be wonderful.
463225
Teaching does NOT make money. You will find that teachers living in financial comfort are married to someone making the big income... it's not from the teacher pay. Most people living on a teaching income only, are either single and living modestly, or hold down a second job on nights/weekends/summers.\n\nIf you want to make the best money possible teaching, then be prepared not to have a life... the only extra money directly from teaching is from stipends, such as sports coaching. That's a big time commitment. Even then, you won't make as good a pay as you would with similar levels of training, time on the job, and degrees in business, law, medicine, etc.
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don't go for great things. you can change the world,one student...ja that is enough. if you can change one slowly you can change many and the one who accepted your vision will spread to the world. first you begin, slowly everything will be OK. I appreciate your initiative. hardly find teacher like you. many get salary and do nothing.
113111
Try Pheonix University. They are an online university where you can study to become a teacher. I hope I helped you some.
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Hey babe,god only knows what the first reply was all about,bit of a weird one.\n\nAnways.....down to your question \n\nwell what u have written so far is a great start. You know what you want to gain from the job and also you are very passionate about teaching. Be yourself,if there are certain aspects of the job that you think you could change for the better then say so.If there are parts of the job that you will need to learn more from,tell them.\n\nIf you are honest and upfront and come across natural then you will sail it. Dont just say what you think they want to hear.Be honest,upfront and most importantly,let your personality shine through. Good luck hunny.Mean that.Wish you all the best.Your brave wanting to be a teacher,id crap my pants at the thought of 40 faces staring at me hoping i know the answer.xxxxx
1170440
Hey!\nI just got accepted onto a teacher training course two days ago (GCSE English) and it has made me so happy! I wasn't sure at first, and thought I'd just apply and see how I got on, but when I was accepted I was absolutely thrilled!\nIt's a rewarding job, certainly, and everything that you do will have a huge impact on peoples' lives. You'll never have the same day twice and you'll always be learning. I think you should go for it. Even if you decide in a few years that it's not for you, you'll still have made a bit of cash and it's a great stepping-stone into other lines of work, as it shows how flexible and bright you are.
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As I see it you have three choices:\n1) Be a better professor than all the others in your country.\n2) Stay at university and qualify in a second field, that way you'll have more scope for finding work.\n3) Move to a different country where professors are more in demand.\nPersonally I'd choose number 3 cos then you get to see the world, and you're probably clever enough to learn another language if you want to :-)
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Helly!\n\nDont give up now, you have put a lot into your career choice, treat it as experience and move on to a better school in a better area, tell them about your experience  they will understand, all teachers have been there at one time or other, thats life. Go for it, its your life you are talking about. Good luck helly !
501448
B4 i read ur complete question details - i wanted to suggest you to become a lecturer. There is seriously too much money in this job.\n\nPrivate tutoring + lecturing at school/college is the best.\n\nIf you are good and can really attract lots of students to take tuitions from u.. Trust me my friend - You are getting somewhere!!
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Try going for your Masters, or go into  privet teaching