Careers: Teaching/what are teachables?

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Expert: - 3/31/2005


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hi, i am currently working on a BA and after wasting some time and money on courses i finally decided i didn't want, i need to know what classes are considered teachables to get into the education program later so i can better plan out my next couple of years.  

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Dear Animus,

I think you need someone at your college or university to guide you here.  Every state has specific requirements for teachers and that has changed drastically since I was training to be a teacher.  I am sure you have a faculty advisor.  If you don't, you need to get one, or speak to someone from the state department of education to see what THEY require.  

Good luck.

Debba

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Debba Robinson

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I can answer questions about reading at all levels, English as a Second Language, elementary math, science and social studies as well as general education matters. Individuals interested in teaching in international schools can contact me for information on how to begin the process of looking for jobs overseas.

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I have been teaching for 30 years with a MEd in Reading and Language Arts, a BA in Elementary Education. For 6 years I taught computer to grades K-8. I have taught in combined grades (K-2 and 2-3 splits)in the US and overseas. The bulk of my elementary experience is in second and third grades, although I've taught K, 1, 2, 3 and 5 as a self-contained experience. Twenty-two years of my experience teaching has been in international schools in Africa and Asia.

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MEd. in Reading and Language Arts
BA in Elementary Education
Certified principal K-12. Currently the director of the American International School of Niamey, Niger.

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