Jamie Goodwin

The Importance of Teacher Education and Reasons to Enroll in One

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Although it’s possible to become a teacher without completing a teacher education program, here is the importance of teacher education and 5 reasons you should pursue this course of action to become a teacher instead.

Learn Latest Techniques

Teaching is one of the oldest professions. We’ve learned teaching methods from people of the past, such as Socrates and Marie Montessori. However, new techniques and teaching strategies are being researched and implemented in the classroom. During your course of studies, you can learn about these and others. That way, when you start teaching, you have all the techniques in mind to draw from. Use what you’ve learned to determine your personal teaching techniques, too.

Discover Classroom Technology

Not every school has funding for new technology. When you get your hands on it, however, there are so many things that you can do. When I was in college, my professors showed us some of the classroom technology that we could see. They showed us how to use it in our classrooms, too. It was great to collaborate with other classmates to discover new ways to use technology to enhance the experience of the students.

Network with Other Education Professionals

During college, I forged great relationships with many of my classmates and teachers. This helped me when it came to applying for jobs. Teachers wrote recommendation letters for me. And my former classmates told me about teaching positions at their schools and in their districts. I continue to learn new ideas from these amazing education professionals in my network.

Improve Teaching Skills

There are lots of skills that are helpful to have as a teacher. When completing a teacher education program, you learn what these skills are and how you can develop them. I figured out what my weaknesses were as a teacher. Then, I learned ways to improve in these areas. Doing this helped me feel more prepared to have my own classroom.

Gain Experience

The more opportunities you get to teach in front of a classroom of students, the better you’re going to get. It takes practice to figure out classroom management techniques, lesson planning, lesson timing, and more. Teacher education programs provide opportunities to gain experience which is vital to help you become a better teacher.

You could complete alternate routes to licensure to become a teacher, but you should think about the importance of teacher education. Consider the benefits that you can receive to better prepare you to teach your students.

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  • Jamie Goodwin

    Jamie graduated from Brigham Young University- Idaho with a degree in English Education. She spent several years teaching and tutoring students at the elementary, high school, and college level. She currently works as a contract writer and curriculum developer for online education courses. In her free time, she enjoys running and spending time with her boys!

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