Tag Archives: Teacher Certification

Teaching on a Waiver

There are many different certifications and degrees that a teacher can earn. Like a doctor, a teacher can specialize in a particular area of study. In addition to receiving a degree in a certain subject, teachers can also earn degrees in areas such as special education, speech, counseling, and early childhood. The most common area of certification for teachers is in general elementary education. These teachers may teach all subjects to students sixth grade and below. Teachers who teach in middle or high school must choose a subject in which to specialize. There often comes a time in school systems … Continue reading →

Helping Lateral Entry Teachers Be Successful

Lateral entry teachers are at a disadvantage when they enter a classroom. Most have no experience with classroom management. There are many aspects that affect the way that someone is able to reach his students. If classroom management is lacking, then the instructor is not going to be able to teach as effectively. In order for a lateral entry teacher to be successful, he should receive more education than a two-week training session before he is thrown into a classroom. One solution is to provide evening classes over the summer months that lateral entry teachers are required to take before … Continue reading →