How can I become a teacher?
I really want to be a teacher at my Local Youth Center to work with teen criminals because I want to help them to become better people. I’m only 15(going into Grade 10, after summer), but I know I want to be a teacher. I live in Ontario, Canada and I am looking for tips on How to Become A Teacher, and achieve my goals. THANKS to everyone who answers (with actual answers that will help with my question).
How will you help them become better people? What will you tell them?
Does Canada have school districts? If so, contact a school district and ask what the requirements are to be a teacher.
If Canada schools allow students to be teacher’s aides, then volunteer for that. Work with teachers.
In California/U.S. there is a shortage of math teachers, especially at the high school level. What shortage of teachers exist in your area? Is there a shortage of English teachers, math, history, etc. Find that out.
Also, now is the time to focus on how you learn. There are two types of teachers. Those who teach like all other teachers. They parrot teaching techniques. Then there are creative, patient, kind teachers. They can take a student who’s having trouble in math. They can take that student and help him or her tremendously.
Try to learn study techniques. Numerous books exists on how to study, how to learn, how to pass exams. These will not only help you now as you learn, but they will definitely help you when you become a teacher.
If you want to help young people who are in trouble with the law, I would suggest taking psychology courses, have a belief system, getting involved with volunteer work at a center where you will have to help others. Maybe volunteer at center for the blind. No they aren’t necessarily criminals, but they are people and they need help and it will expose you to helping others. Being only 15 years of age, you may have to wait a year or two to do some volunteer. Maybe you can volunteer in a year or two at crisis hotline.
Also, and I say this with kindness. Do not think that you will change lives just because you show care to others. The world is a most cruel place these days. It is full of selfishness. You seek a great work, but changing a life for the better takes patience, lots of patience. If you remain patient, you will change lives, but you will not think or realize you are. And the change you make may come years after you begin teaching. Don’t get discouraged. And so you must know why, why do you want to teach. What are you so passionate about teaching? Know that first. Be honest. Search.
But if you really want to be a teacher . . . live like one. Read books about people, great leaders. Books about their lives. Learn about honesty, integrity, values, hardwork, respecting others.
Good Luck
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How will you help them become better people? What will you tell them?
Does Canada have school districts? If so, contact a school district and ask what the requirements are to be a teacher.
If Canada schools allow students to be teacher’s aides, then volunteer for that. Work with teachers.
In California/U.S. there is a shortage of math teachers, especially at the high school level. What shortage of teachers exist in your area? Is there a shortage of English teachers, math, history, etc. Find that out.
Also, now is the time to focus on how you learn. There are two types of teachers. Those who teach like all other teachers. They parrot teaching techniques. Then there are creative, patient, kind teachers. They can take a student who’s having trouble in math. They can take that student and help him or her tremendously.
Try to learn study techniques. Numerous books exists on how to study, how to learn, how to pass exams. These will not only help you now as you learn, but they will definitely help you when you become a teacher.
If you want to help young people who are in trouble with the law, I would suggest taking psychology courses, have a belief system, getting involved with volunteer work at a center where you will have to help others. Maybe volunteer at center for the blind. No they aren’t necessarily criminals, but they are people and they need help and it will expose you to helping others. Being only 15 years of age, you may have to wait a year or two to do some volunteer. Maybe you can volunteer in a year or two at crisis hotline.
Also, and I say this with kindness. Do not think that you will change lives just because you show care to others. The world is a most cruel place these days. It is full of selfishness. You seek a great work, but changing a life for the better takes patience, lots of patience. If you remain patient, you will change lives, but you will not think or realize you are. And the change you make may come years after you begin teaching. Don’t get discouraged. And so you must know why, why do you want to teach. What are you so passionate about teaching? Know that first. Be honest. Search.
But if you really want to be a teacher . . . live like one. Read books about people, great leaders. Books about their lives. Learn about honesty, integrity, values, hardwork, respecting others.
Good Luck
References :
Check out the following site for information from the Ontario College of Teachers (the organization that certifies teachers). The brochure called "Thinking about being a teacher?" will have all of the information that you want. http://www.oct.ca/become_a_teacher/tabat/?lang=en-CA
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