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Course: Language Arts Teacher Education
Everyone deserves to know how to pen a poem, decode a definition, and excel on an essay exam. Language arts skills help people succeed. They also provide pleasure, from the joys of reading a story to the pride of expressing oneself in a debate.
How can you tell if you'd enjoy turning students on to the wonders of words? Possible clues: You love crossword puzzles. Your parents can't get you to stop reading and come to dinner. Your actually look forward to your next writing assignment. If you're entranced by English and enjoy helping others, consider becoming a language arts teacher.
Students in this major learn how to teach English grammar, composition, and literature programs at grade levels ranging from kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Did You Know?
Teachers enjoy lots of vacation time, but they do more than travel. They also prepare for the new school year and may even work a second job.
Are You Ready To...?
- Volunteer or work as a tutor or camp counselor
- Read everything from Shakespeare to Salinger
- Learn about the writing process
It Helps To Be...
Creative and fascinated by every aspect of communication, from reading to writing to speaking. Good language arts teachers are constantly on the lookout for creative ways to engage their students, from word games to story writing to lively classroom discussions.
College Checklist
- Is the program approved by the state's department of education?
- What requirements must you fulfill (such as passing certain tests) in order to be accepted into the major?
- What grade levels will the program prepare you to teach?
- What special requirements (such as foreign-language training) must you fulfill in order to receive a certificate?
- What percentage of graduates from this program pass the state licensing test?
Did You Know?
Some students in this major choose to double-major in another subject, such as social studies, to increase their career options.
Course Spotlight
In your senior year, you'll student teach for a semester. Student teaching is your chance to test out your answers to such questions as: How can I present a lesson on punctuation without putting my students to sleep? How can I use peer editing to help students improve one another? How can I help twelfth graders understand Shakespeare's Twelfth Night?
Making the leap from student to teacher is certainly a challenge -- but a deeply rewarding one that will prepare you for your first real job.