I've finally decided that I want to work in the education field. However, I am unsure whether I want to go into teaching and would possibly rather work in education in another way.
I've thought of possible careers involving education:
Can anyone think of any other jobs envolving education? Also can someone tell me how I would go about getting such careers, as I'm very unsure.
- Still working in schools, ie. mentoring students. - Not so keen on.
- Working for the local authority.
- Working for the government.
- Education Journalism.
- Education text books.
- Exam boards.
Also, degree wise - should I do a normal degree in well, anything. Or a straight degree in education?
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- 07-07-2004 19:38
I want to work in education in some way as well. I would recommend a joint degree, so combine your favourite AL subject with education e.g. i could do 'geography with education' perhaps. A straight education degree could actually close more doors than it opens if you are not 100% sure because you will have no specialist knowledge or skills in another area. Oh yeah and if you want to be a teacher you need about 50% of the content of your degree to be related to the subject you wish to teach.
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- 07-07-2004 19:51
Isn't it better to get a degree in the subject you want to teach, then get a PGCE? Hmm...that's only my opinion.
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- 07-07-2004 19:53
(Original post by LS.)
Isn't it better to get a degree in the subject you want to teach, then get a PGCE? Hmm...that's only my opinion.
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- 07-07-2004 20:05
Totally off topic SiAnY - but do you plan to update your sig regularly about the exams?
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- 07-07-2004 20:07
(Original post by LS.)
Totally off topic SiAnY - but do you plan to update your sig regularly about the exams?why?
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Yeah of coursewhy?
- just keep it upto date, otherwise I'll start getting confused!
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- 08-07-2004 12:39
Well, the way im becoming a teacher is to first get and english degree and then after 3yrs of doin that im going to do a one year PGCE in which they not only give you £6000 as a bursary, they also give you a Golden Hello of £4000 if you become a secondary school teacher, or pay off some of your student debt if primary, my selected route....hope this has helped....
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- 15-07-2004 23:22
im going to do a Degree.. prob geography (nat curriculum subject).. then take a year out then a PGCE (primary)
.. the way i see it is, if i then decide that i dont want to go into teaching i have still got my original degree to fall back on, not just an "education" one, which could leave me in a dead end if i change my mind..
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