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Questions on becoming a secondary science/maths teacher

  • 21-08-2007 9:50am
    #1
    liz_dublin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭


    Hello all,

    I have an undergraduate degree in biochemistry, and a PhD in genetics. Although I am 29 years old, I have been thinking about getting into teaching for the past couple of yrs but wanted to stay in research for a while longer. However, I don't see a future in research now, and I believe I would be a good teacher and am looking forward to a change from a very academic world to a more rounded job, working with adolescents.

    My plan is to apply for the HDip this year and to sub from January to ensure that it suits me, because I can't afford to spend another year as a student to end up qualified in something I don't want to do.

    The questions I have are as follows:

    1. During my undergrad degree, I studied Maths, Biology and Chemistry in the 1st year, Biology and Chemistry in the 2nd year, and specialised in Biochemistry in 3rd and 4th year, which involved modules in chemistry as well as microbiology, genetics, physiology etc. So I would like to know what subjects I can apply to do in the HDip. Should they be Biology+Chemistry or Science+Maths? I'm a bit confused about this. I am also writing an e-mail to the teaching council for information. I assume Maths would be good to have for jobs later on.

    2. As a trainee teacher, do you get paid for the hours of teaching you do? Two and a half days a week are spent in school in total during the HDip, and since I am supporting myself financially, I would just like to know what to expect in this regard.


    Any advice would be appreciated :)


Comments

  • #2
    hot chick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 117 ✭✭hot chick


    You won't get paid while you're teaching as part of the H.dip unfortunately. Better make the most of anything you get paid while you're subbing:rolleyes:


  • #3
    spurious
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 27,316 CMod ✭✭✭✭spurious


    While subbing, get as many classes of 'reluctant' learners as you can - Maths/Science teachers who can work with very weak or disaffected kids are like hen's teeth.

    You won't get paid for your H.Dip. hours but you might pick up some subbing classes on the days you have your H. Dip. classes.

    The other option is to do the DCU 2 year part-time H. Dip. which allows you to work during much of the week and attend lectures in the evenngs.


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