Instructivist: Becoming a teacher in midstream

Thursday, December 30, 2004

Becoming a teacher in midstream

This is a lengthy account of the challenges faced by a career-changer. Why would anyone with a successful career want to go into teaching?

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: Because they're good people who give a damn.; Thursday, January 20, 2005 9:19:00 PM
EdWonk said...: I understand the sentiment. I've served students for 13 years. While the responsibilities (and workload) have increased dramatically, (as have my class-sizes) my compensation continues to be eroded by inflation.

Worse, in many communities, teachers no longer seem to be considered the professionals they once were.

Things sure have changed in 13 years.; Sunday, February 06, 2005 12:41:00 AM

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