When most people envision a teaching job, they probably think of a second-grade teacher neatly writing letters on a blackboard at a public school. This may have been the norm at one time, but the truth is that today educators have a much broader range of teaching jobs from which to choose.
When the majority of people think of teaching jobs, most think of a grade-school teacher who is going through random lectures and boring chapters in text books. Although this was true at one time, in today’s world, teachers have much more exciting paths to choose from.
So, you are contemplating a degree in instructional design. The first thing to know is that there are various instructional design degrees and instructional technology degrees available, but the specific preparation and concentrations may be different depending on what you want to do when you graduate. At present, most colleges and universities only offer instructional design degrees at the graduate level. These are ” MS, MA, MEd, EDS, and PhD programs.
Imagine feeling a gentle breeze from the Mediterranean flowing through the window while you teach a dozen Greek businessmen how to speak English. Sound appealing? You can profit from teaching ESL or English as a Second Language if you follow some simple steps:
Eastern Kentucky University’s fire science program can be completed while you work. Earning your bachelor’s degree will immediately put more money in your pocket and in your pension plan, not to mention, you’ll also be at the front of the line for promotions. EKU’s Fire & Safety faculty are nationally and internationally known for their [...]
This CSET lesson on African Slavery is for teacher candidates taking the CSET Multiple Subjects exam and may be used to help with the CSET English and the CSET Social Sciences exams.
By Tamar S. Snyder At 39, Laurie Mendenhall couldn’t imagine spending the next four years seated behind a wooden desk, notebook in hand. The mother of two from Atlanta, Georgia, yearned to be on the other side of the classroom–teaching elementary school students. But with her husband working in sales and frequently traveling, she needed [...]
by Tamar Snyder Just the thought of paying down more than $15,000 in student loans left Sonia Kunze feeling panicky. Before she was hired full-time, the 36-year-old teacher was a substitute at a local school in Iowa — and was having a hard time coming up with the $150 monthly payment. She trolled the Internet [...]
Have you thought about living in Japan for an extended period of time? Many people share this fascination with Japan because they want to enjoy the culture and long history of the Land of the Rising Sun.
Making a great first impression is a skill worthy of development. The only way you will ever get to the point of making a sale, selling your services, or supporting your cause is by making that initial connection.