{"id":1533,"date":"2017-03-17T15:44:28","date_gmt":"2017-03-17T22:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/praxis\/?p=1533"},"modified":"2018-12-21T21:56:26","modified_gmt":"2018-12-22T05:56:26","slug":"teaching-right-5-ways-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/praxis\/teaching-right-5-ways-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Teaching Right for You? 5 Ways to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

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According to the National Center for Education Statistics<\/a>, over 15% of teachers quit after the first year. Imagine completing your bachelor\u2019s degree and all the necessary requirements only to figure out that teaching isn\u2019t right for you. Rather than waiting to determine if teaching is right for you or not, think about whether these 5 statements are true for you to help you make the decision now.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m Passionate About My Subject<\/h2>\n

Do you eat and breathe biology? Have you always been a history nerd, sharing your knowledge with others whenever you can? If you\u2019re passionate about your subject, teaching others about it is enjoyable. Students can tell the difference between a teacher who is faking it and a teacher who truly loves teaching and what they\u2019re teaching about. If you love the subject(s) that you\u2019ll cover, you\u2019ll have an easier time passing that excitement<\/a> to your students.<\/p>\n

I Enjoy Working with Kids<\/h2>\n

Classroom management<\/a> is challenging. Students are going to try your patience and push you to your limits. If you don\u2019t enjoy working with kids, these difficult moments are going to outweigh the good ones. However, if you enjoy working with kids, you\u2019re going to find the good things about working with kids. You may have a natural flair for dealing with behavioral issues, making your life as a teacher much easier and classroom management issues almost non-existent.<\/p>\n

I Value Making a Difference Over Making Money<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s face it. Teachers\u2019 salaries are notoriously low. If you\u2019re going to become a teacher, you need something more than money motivating you. So, what\u2019s your deeper reason for becoming a teacher? Did you have a teacher who made a difference in your life? Do you hope to impact future generations? Think about what you hope to get out of your career and determine how strong your conviction really is for teaching.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve Got the Necessary Skills<\/h2>\n

Just because you want to teach doesn\u2019t mean that you have what it takes to excel in this career field. Don\u2019t get me wrong. You can develop the skills and traits<\/a> needed to become a successful teacher. However, individuals with the necessary skills are going to have an easier time starting out as a teacher. Ask yourself:<\/p>\n