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How many years does it take to become a teacher?
Greetings! I'm Ms. Brown at the International Community School. My 2nd graders have a few questions and I'd like to share your advice with them. Thanks in advance!
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Gloria’s Answer
Hi,
The time depends on the type of teacher that you want to be. You need to know a lot of information to help your students. Some teachers take a minimum of four years. Some teachers do not need a degree and can just teach something that they know really well, like being a dance teacher. But some teachers teach hard jobs like being a doctor. It can take 8 years or more to be a doctor. And then there are more years for a teacher of doctors.
The cool thing is almost everyone is already a teach. Think about when you teach your friend how to play a game and what the rules are. You are teaching something.
Gloria
The time depends on the type of teacher that you want to be. You need to know a lot of information to help your students. Some teachers take a minimum of four years. Some teachers do not need a degree and can just teach something that they know really well, like being a dance teacher. But some teachers teach hard jobs like being a doctor. It can take 8 years or more to be a doctor. And then there are more years for a teacher of doctors.
The cool thing is almost everyone is already a teach. Think about when you teach your friend how to play a game and what the rules are. You are teaching something.
Gloria
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Jeffrey’s Answer
Hello!
A traditional public school teacher should expect to spend around 4 years in college. Taking classes during the summer can shorten this time frame, but one of the keys to teaching is actual teaching. As a future teacher transitions into their last few semesters, they begin "student teaching", which means they're placed in a school that's close to their home or their college. Student teaching usually ranges from 2 days a week to full immersion (all 5 days). And you want to give time for this, so that's why it's difficult to gain a teaching degree in less than 4 years.
If you want to teach at a private school, religious school, college, or Montessori, the route and time frame is slightly different, but 4 years of undergrad is still the average.
Jeffrey
A traditional public school teacher should expect to spend around 4 years in college. Taking classes during the summer can shorten this time frame, but one of the keys to teaching is actual teaching. As a future teacher transitions into their last few semesters, they begin "student teaching", which means they're placed in a school that's close to their home or their college. Student teaching usually ranges from 2 days a week to full immersion (all 5 days). And you want to give time for this, so that's why it's difficult to gain a teaching degree in less than 4 years.
If you want to teach at a private school, religious school, college, or Montessori, the route and time frame is slightly different, but 4 years of undergrad is still the average.
Jeffrey
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Sue-Ann’s Answer
Most teaching degrees require a bachelor's degree, which usually take 4 years to obtain. Many universities and colleges offer bachelor’s degrees in education, including more specific programs such as early childhood education, if you want to become a preschool or elementary school teacher, for example. If you want to become a teacher in a specific subject, such as math, science, history, or art, then it’s a good idea to minor in the subject you’re passionate about. This way you’ll be very well equipped and qualified to teach your future students everything they need to know.
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Dana’s Answer
Hello!
Becoming a teacher is a big responsibility! As a general statement it takes about four years of college to become a teacher!
Dana
Becoming a teacher is a big responsibility! As a general statement it takes about four years of college to become a teacher!
Dana