How easy/difficult is it to teach in Europe (Not U.K)/Austrailia/USA?
I trained in the U.K but not so sure I want to continue teaching here.
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Do you mean the procedure to start teaching like certification, etc or being in the classroom and teaching the children process?
Do you mean the procedure to start teaching like certification, etc or being in the classroom and teaching the children process?
I have my teaching certificate, and have been told once I get my NQT (Newly Qualified Teacher) year over with I can teach anywhere. Inshallah, will be done by July 09.
I remember you telling me that each State in America has its own rules so i guess teaching in America would be a tad bt difficult.
I have my teaching certificate, and have been told once I get my NQT (Newly Qualified Teacher) year over with I can teach anywhere. Inshallah, will be done by July 09.
I remember you telling me that each State in America has its own rules so i guess teaching in America would be a tad bt difficult.
yeah but moving from state to state is not impossible, it depends on reciprocity between states, u may have to be retested etc.
yeah but moving from state to state is not impossible, it depends on reciprocity between states, u may have to be retested etc.
Retested? Even if I have a teaching qualification?
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I can share these news rest is up to you , how you find employment.
New Zealand uses scholarships to attract overseas teachers
Schools in need employ teachers from overseas - USATODAY.com
yeah but moving from state to state is not impossible, it depends on reciprocity between states, u may have to be retested etc.
Yeah, exactly, if you have a bachelor's degree, you basically would have to be tested or retested and that is pretty much it.
Retested? Even if I have a teaching qualification?
Missy you would have to apply for the state license and most of the states require a test that you need to pass to get the state license.
Missy you would have to apply for the state license and most of the states require a test that you need to pass to get the state license.
Yup you are right that is what the news article about USA says:
"Foreign teachers must pass state tests and meet federal requirements. Around the country: "
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Yup, everyone has to pass the state test, no matter they are foreigners or from US. I am getting my degree from US and even I have to take it. :)
Yeah, exactly, if you have a bachelor's degree, you basically would have to be tested or retested and that is pretty much it.
So even if I have a BSc and a Post graduate teaching certificate I would still need to take a state test.
Have you taken your test yet Lusi? Is it all about American Policy and Laws or generic lit, math, science, ICT type questions?
To gain Qualified Teacher Status in the U.K, we have to take Maths, English and ICT tests. I think they are planning to get rid of them soon though.
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Yes, even if you have BSc or graduate degree you’d still have to take the state exam. It isn’t all that difficult. It has two parts, I have taken the 1st part, I am going to take the 2nd part next year year probably around feb/march. First part is basic math and english, 2nd part is on content and methods (basically the stuff you did in different education classes like planing a lesson, teaching strategies, assessment, etc)
The test is called Praxis, check the site below.
Ooo thanks for the link Lusi, they have practice tests on their too! Such fun! Im gona go try one…its not as if I have any marking to do or prepare a science lesson on forces for tomorrow afternoon!
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Milly I was thinking of going to UK to teach. Just wondering why you're looking to teach elsewhere - any problems within the education system? I'd appreciate some info. :)
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No particular reason really. Im pretty sure teaching is teaching no matter where you go. I have been working in schools across a few cities in the UK for about 11 years now. I need change. Having said that, I am a newly qualified teacher so perhaps im just feeling the pressure!
How easy/difficult is it to teach in Europe (Not U.K)/Austrailia/USA?
I trained in the U.K but not so sure I want to continue teaching here.
Usually you teach English aboard in a country where people don't speak English. There's no need for basic English instruction in the US. IF you were to teach English here it'd be either as a School teacher or College professor. In the current economic climate its quite competative.
Usually you teach English aboard in a country where people don't speak English. There's no need for basic English instruction in the US. IF you were to teach English here it'd be either as a School teacher or College professor. In the current economic climate its quite competative.
From where do you get that there is no need for basic English instructions in US?
Usually you teach English aboard in a country where people don't speak English. There's no need for basic English instruction in the US. IF you were to teach English here it'd be either as a School teacher or College professor. In the current economic climate its quite competative.
You'd be surprised buddy... there's a huge market for ESL teachers in many English speaking countries... think new immigrants, workforce preparation, University admissions and standardized testing... etc.
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Let me know when you get a job or a green card to teach ESL ... buddy :)
Usually you teach English aboard in a country where people don't speak English. There's no need for basic English instruction in the US. IF you were to teach English here it'd be either as a School teacher or College professor. In the current economic climate its quite competative.
I do not want to teach English as a second language.
I don't know about the USA, but in the U.K, there is a huge increase of EAL pupils, specifically Polish!!
South Asian children who are born in the U.K require lots of EAL input as their parents do not speak English with them at home. The last school I worked at had about 43 different languages spoken within the school and we only had about 340 pupils.