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MS. CU-T asked:


I know I will eventually speak to someone at my college about this but I was just wondering what paths other people have went down when studying to be a teacher. I will have my associates degree soon and will then transfer to a University to further my education. I would like to at least get my ‘feet wet’ with teaching and I was just wondering what my options were? My area of concentration is Elementary Education.Thanks for your feedback!
Just to add, I live in the state of Missouri.

stefanico28 asked:


Is is difficult to transfer your teaching credential, say from Arizona to California? How do you do it when you are going to school in Arizona and would like to start your first year of teaching in California?

Sarah N asked:


I have a teaching license in my state, but I am interviewing for a job in another state. I have gone to that state’s website to look up information on obtaining a temporary license until I can take the test and get certified there.

I was just wondering if anyone had an idea of long it may take for my application to process? I want to be able to tell my potential employer.

♡ ту & яι’ѕ мαмα ιѕ ттc #3 ♡ asked:


I was just talking with a co-worker about her little cousin (I think she’s around 18 months). They are already teaching her Spanish AND Sign language on top of properly learning English.

What do you think about teaching a child another language so young?

What do you think the ideal age would be to learn a second language?
Am I the only one who thinks a child should learn proper English BEFORE learning a second language? I would think trying to do both would be too confusing. English & sign language together I think is great but an actual speaking language? I don’t think so.
Thank you elodie!

Momto2inFL: That situation is a little different as that child would HAVE to learn both in order to communicate with both parents. But I’m talking in example of an American family who speak English, learning another language “just because”.

ceh319 asked:


I have an interview next week for an elementary teaching job. What questions can i expect or practice before the interview so I know I am prepared. Also, what are some good questions that I should ask them, about the position or school/district? Thanks for the help.

funnyhaha asked:


I already have a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. I am interested in a college or university that is in southern illinois where I could get 1) my teaching certificate in elementary education 2) my masters in elementary education with a teaching certificate or 3) another bachelor’s in elementary education with a teaching certificate. I would like for the program to take as little time as possible. Please excuse me if what I’m asking for doesn’t exist. I am just begining my research into obtaining my teaching certificate. Feel free to offer other advie on the best way to obtain a teaching certificate in Illinois. Thanks.

MrsPrice asked:


I want to become a teacher, but I am torn to which grade levels to teach. I will be a career switcher coming from a journalism background. I want to teach English and Literature and Reading. What are the pros and cons of teaching Elementary school versus grades 6-12?