So you want to be a teacher … or at least considering the possibility? The purpose of this book is to assist you to better understand what they teaching profession involves. So this book attempts to describe the realities of teaching — the frustrations, stresses, myths — because we want you to have a realistic and honest assessment of the pathway to teaching and the experience of teaching.
It is written by two people who are passionate about teaching and includes reflections by successful practising teachers who were finalists in Australia’s NEiTA Awards.
SO YOU WANT TO BE A TEACHER? (ebook)
Also available as a paperback
INTRODUCTION
WHY WOULD I WANT TO BE A TEACHER?
WOULD I MAKE A GOOD TEACHER?
THE REALITIES OF TEACHING
PAY AND CONDITIONS
TRAINING TO BE A TEACHER
CAREER CHOICES
EMPLOYER EXPECTATIONS
SECRETS OF SUCCESS
THE FUTURE OF TEACHING
STARTING OUT
ONE TEACHER’S STORY
CONCLUSION
APPENDIX 1: Australian University education courses
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