1. As kids we’ve been asked the same question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” of course we all came up with the same answers. Some were to be president, others were an astronaut or a firefighter, coming up with obscure answers thinking we would graduate then magically end up being in that choice of career; but as we’ve matured and gotten a better grasp on life, we realized what we actually want to do in our adulthood. As a little girl I always knew I wanted to help others achieve whatever they wanted to do, and what better way than to become a teacher! Obsessed with the possibility of becoming a teacher I always tried being the “teacher’s pet”. I wasn’t so sure about being a special education teacher until about 7th grade where
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3, 10 These are some duties a special education teacher may do; assess student’s skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans, teach and mentor students either as a whole class, a group of 3 or 4, or a one-on-one moment (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Special education teachers always work as a team even nowadays working with general education teachers; because some of the kids with disabilities are now mainstreaming, which puts them into a class with on-level kids. In most cases the kids are in settings with teachers and other kids with disabilities, because in those classrooms their rate of learning is at a slower rate than in general classes; so that it is easier for a child to perceive the …show more content…
If you take these classes it can count as a college credit and look good on your application. Here are some electives: child development, computer applications, keyboarding, psychology, public speaking, and teaching assisting (Oklahoma Career Information system). Those courses can help you create your high school plan, but being book smart is only the beginning; like any other job your employers want you to be able to have good communication, be patient, creative, and just have someone to motivate others. As a special education teacher your most important job is to boost the child’s self-esteem, support them in all they can do so that they’re excited to learn. Also you have to understand each child’s needs and to be open minded about it all. Communication is a very important factor as a special education teacher because not only are you interacting with the students; you’re also interacting with parents and
3, 10 These are some duties a special education teacher may do; assess student’s skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans, teach and mentor students either as a whole class, a group of 3 or 4, or a one-on-one moment (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Special education teachers always work as a team even nowadays working with general education teachers; because some of the kids with disabilities are now mainstreaming, which puts them into a class with on-level kids. In most cases the kids are in settings with teachers and other kids with disabilities, because in those classrooms their rate of learning is at a slower rate than in general classes; so that it is easier for a child to perceive the …show more content…
If you take these classes it can count as a college credit and look good on your application. Here are some electives: child development, computer applications, keyboarding, psychology, public speaking, and teaching assisting (Oklahoma Career Information system). Those courses can help you create your high school plan, but being book smart is only the beginning; like any other job your employers want you to be able to have good communication, be patient, creative, and just have someone to motivate others. As a special education teacher your most important job is to boost the child’s self-esteem, support them in all they can do so that they’re excited to learn. Also you have to understand each child’s needs and to be open minded about it all. Communication is a very important factor as a special education teacher because not only are you interacting with the students; you’re also interacting with parents and