Is online school hard?
Yes. You have no one there to directly teach you the material. Nobody will go over it with you...you are pretty much on your own. Also, it is easy to miss deadlines. Nobody is forcing you to log on to the computer like they might force you to go to school/class. You will have to be very organized and excellent in time management. I would stick to traditional school; you will get more out of your education that way:)
Debating between becoming a teacher or an engineer--weird, I know?
I am currently enrolled as a civil engineering major and although I think this *could* be a great career for me, I also cant stop thinking about possibly becoming a (math) teacher. I have always wanted to be a teacher, until right before I started college two years ago. I am really good at math and I want to have a job that contributes to society, but I feel like I'm still too young and confused (19 years old) to really know what I want to do with my life. I guess my question is, since I am having a hard time choosing which career path would make me happiest, would it be wiser to get an engineering degree or a teaching degree now? I've been thinking engineering just because its seems so math intensive, that if I ever did decide to become a math teacher, I would already have a good foundation and I'd probably have a decent amount of money saved up to go back to school if I needed to. Whereas, if I became a teacher first, and then decided engineering is for me, it would be a lot harder to make the transition. I dont know. Has anyone here gotten an engineering degree and used it for something else beyond engineering and business? Isnt engineering supposed to be one of the most transferrable degrees?
What's it like to be a substitute teacher?
A2AMany people would say it depends on the school and the students, and there is some truth to that. But if you are going to have trouble teaching as a substitute, the privileged children of wealth can be even more disrespectful and difficult to actually teach than the rough image street kids. They just have more subtle ways of demonstrating their lack of respect.But, the wording of your question contains a valuable answer. The key is in the word “be.” No school or group of students has the power to change who and what you are. To be a substitute teacher is a wonderful thing, at least to be a quality one. It means you are the kind of person with the confidence to believe you can make a difference for learners with even a single day’s contact. You know that how you will conduct the day comes from within you, not from the surroundings or actions of others. And you care enough to go into situations that vary widely and give the best you have so that students do not fall behind and a teacher can take care of whatever pulled them away from their class.I doubt that is what you meant. But, it may be the most important part of the answer. What you are is up to you, and certain bio/genetic/enviro backgrounds that are more a matter of self discovery than choosing. But, no child or group of children determines what is it like to be you. If you have the desire, the teaching skills, and the caring to teach as an occasional teacher. Choose to go in and be the best. The students will respond.
Are teachers scared of............?
Some are.... but I think they are scare of losing their "Teacher Edition books" more... lol just for fun, don't take it serious. =D
History or English teacher..?
I really want to be a teacher. I LOVE History, but I also love English. I know those two subjects are like.. normal. But it is just what I like, and I want to teach them. Should I be a History teacher or an English teacher? Because I've been reading about how it is harder for History teachers to find jobs unless they can coach? I want to coach minds, not sports lol! I'm not good at sports. So I guess the deal breaker would be whichever class is more inspirational. I know it is super cliche for teachers to want to "inspire" students, but it's true lol. I have had teachers of both subjects inspire me, and I would like to do the same thing. I'm good with grammar and spelling, I love essays (strange, I know) and I enjoy poetry. But.. I have a passion for History, I just definitely need to learn more. So.. calling all teachers!! Help me, please? I would like to hear opinions from teachers of both subjects. Pros and Cons, maybe? Thank you :).
Which is harder being a university professor or a high school teacher?
There are a lot of ways to look at this: Are we talking a top high school vs. a mediocre college? I would take the high school in that case.If you are talking the average high school vs. the average college, let's go over some assumptions:Minimum teaching requirement HS: 180 days a year, maybe call in sick for 10, about six and a half hours a day; so 33 hours for about 10 months of the year with generous holiday breaks. Average college: Two fifteen-week semesters a year, about 12 hours a week in the actually class. Let's add, say, 8 hours for office hours, committee meeting. That's 20 hours a week for 30 weeks of the year.Median pay: This is anecdotal and regional, but my guesstimate is perhaps $10,000 more for the high school teacher in the above scenario. That said, the college prof can make that up by teaching overload, winter session, summer session and/or advising a club.Quality of the experience: High school teachers have to deal with a lot of bureaucracy, teach subjects they may not love, have to constantly think about discipline, and many bad students bring down the class. In even an average college, the students primarily want to be there to learn and will work reasonably well, and you will teach courses you may love. So the winner is ... COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR! Now, I know some professors will get on here and say, "What about research?"First off, if it's something you really love, is it work? Second, at an average college, as in the example above, you're hardly doing the level of research expected at a top college. Get over yourself!
What in your opinion makes a good guitar teacher?
I understand what you mean. My first guitar teacher literally didn’t teach anything apart from basic open chords and C major scale in open position. My second teacher taught some basic chord progressions, and some Bollywood songs when I wanted to play Metallica. Then I started learning on my own, got stuck in a rut until I started learning from a teacher who taught me exactly the stuff I wanted to play.Here are some points in my opinion that make a good guitar teacher.Understands your guitar playing goals/motivation. When I started learning from my teacher Aditya Shukla, he firstly asked me what kind of music I’m interested in, what kind of stuff I want to learn/play and my current level of playingHelps you get the fundamentals rightsBreaks down mental blocks, and encourages growth mindsetHelps build good habits, because it is a real pain to change bad habits. I learned that the hard way when I was learning sweep pickingGives proper feedback on the things you playHas sound knowledge of music theory which can be taught without creating any confusion. I really had tough time to understand what ghost notes areHope this gives you a better idea. Cheers! :-)
Why are teachers good role models?
Ok don't be lazy because you can answer this question. It's not difficult. Maybe come at it from a different angle such as why aren't teachers good role models? They provide guidance, direction, and instruction. They are experienced and educated. They make a positive difference in the lives of their students by opening them up to more possibilities, broadening their horizons, etc. You just need to spend some time. The hardest part is the beginning. Once you get past the hurdle then the words and ideas start to flow. Brainstorm. Make a list. Develop it after you have some great ideas. Just write down whatever pops into your head. You can always toss out later any ideas that just don't seem to work or make sense. I know you can do this. Don't worry. What you are going through is expected and normal. edit: I had to debate the issue of pornography from the standpoint of being for it. I was your age and very shy/quiet. I hated it. I did it but my argument was so weak. I was embarrassed and didn't agree with the side I had at all. I was pretty irked with the teacher for doing that to me. Of course the most popular boy had the opposing viewpoint and the class loved him. It was humiliating. Be thankful that you don't have to go through that horror. I still carry the scars from it.