Mar
9
A high school teacher can earn a salary of $45,000 - more for highly qualified educators. Over one million new teachers will be needed over the next ten years. Of course, the subject taught and location makes a difference. Job security is strong given that many states have tenure laws. Qualifications for being a teacher is usually a bachelor’s degree and a completion of an approved teachers program. The good news is that there are online schools that can help fulfill both requirements.
Jan
23
The University of Phoenix offers continuing teacher education 100% online. A person can earn continuing education credits for endorsements, potential recertification, and professional growth. These courses are based on semester hours and are at the graduate level.
Courses include, counseling, administration, Constitution, reading, special education, teaching skills and methods, technology in the classroom, English as a second language.
All the courses are offered over the internet. Study is done through electronic forums. The student is required to participate at least four days a week. However, the student has the choice of days. The student obtains course materials and assignments from the instructor via the internet.
The University of Phoenix online classes offer curriculum that is regularly updated to provide the skills that is pertinent in today’s world. The faculty members hold master’s or doctoral degrees. Most importantly, the faculty members have substantial experience in the the fields they teach.
Dec
9
How to Get a Teaching Credential Online
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Getting a teaching credential can be done online. There are many reasons why someone would choose getting their credential online. Besides the convenience, many people are changing careers and find that they need to keep their current job while going to school. Getting a credential over the internet allows one to go to work during the day and focus on the courses whenever is convenient. (usually at night or on the weekends) Other reasons why someone would pursue a teaching credential online is because of family obligations and travel restrictions.
There are many offerings for getting a credential through the internet. One such program is called CalStateTEACH. The curriculum is delivered online. Students use print, CD-ROMs, and the web to learn. Students also have “class discussions” via the internet.
They offer two types of programs - student teaching and intern program. In the student teaching option, students conduct fieldwork in terms one and two. In terms three and four, the student teaching is conducted with local school districts.
The other option is the employed teacher option. This route is for someone already currently teaching in California in a multiple subject class and needs a credential. The other qualification is if a person is expecting to be employed in a multiple subject classroom in time for the start of this program.