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What should I be preparing for now as a high school senior about to go into a major for elementary education/intervention specialist to prepare for being a teacher ?

Should I start gathering things such as books and classroom materials now or later in college? My family has lots of early elementary level books that they were considering getting rid of

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Jerry’s Answer

Let me begin by saying that I am confused. You mention perhaps reading books re elementary education and then stating that members of your family have such books that they are considering getting rid of? Does that mean giving them to you? If so, in my opinion, I do not think that is the place to begin. Though if you can get the books, by all means, take them.

I would start with the individuals who work in the system. Visit elementary schools in your area, both pubic and private.. Call ahead and make an appointment. In all probability you will meet with an administrator. Have a list of pertinent questions ready. And you should have some, as you have obviously spent some time thinking about this.

With some luck, you may be able to talk to some teachers, those on the "front lines". In the end, they are the experts.

And you just may be invited to sit in on a class or two, which may present you with yet more questions.

And then carry all that on with you when you enter an institution of higher learning. And it just may be that you are ahead of many of your fellow students from day one.
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Stephanie’s Answer

If you can, try getting a part-time job or volunteering at a daycare or preschool. This will help you gain experience with kids and learn from other teachers. You'll get to see what you enjoy in the classroom. Even though you won't lead classes, you'll still get valuable hands-on experience. In college, you'll start with basic courses like math, science, history, and English before moving into education classes. You'll also do student teaching in different schools. Additionally, meeting with teachers for informational interviews can give you insights into their experiences and teaching tips.
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