What it takes to be a second level teacher??

dazey

I am thinking of applying for a PGDE somewhere in the leinster area but am really having doubts as to wheter I would make a good teacher.

I am working on getting some observation hours in my local secondary school. Teaching has always been in the back of my mind and during my arts degree - I have one academic subject under my belt.

When I was at school I saw good people who just weren't suited to teaching and ended up cynical, cranky and generally disillusioned with the whole education system.

Do I have what it takes or want to be part of it? Any information about teaching as a career would be greatly appreciated

gaeilgegrinds1

I can't answer your question. But I do know observing is a great way to see what goes on, also asking to help prepare material and seeing how it is received shows how much work goes in. Best of luck!

dambarude

What it takes to be a second level teacher?

Thick skin.

I was very close to entering a course to be a secondary science teacher but in the end I decided against it. I just didn't think I had what it takes to deal with challenging teenagers everyday.

TheDriver

not being naive, being able to manage situatons and teenagers. Having an interest in your subject area. Being able to work under your own initiative

Ellen33

I think you need to be confident and assertive. If you do go into schools and observe take note of how the teachers deal with areas of discipline etc; this will give you an insight into how to deal with some situations as well as letting you see if you would do things differently if it was your own class especially in terms of class work. Observing helps you pick up some great ideas

spurious

A sense of humour mostly - and an ability to not take yourself too seriously.