Teacher/ Education Degree
Programs
Teachers use interactive
discussions, books, and "hands-on" methods to help students learn
and apply concepts in various subject areas. Teachers should be
well organized and able to communicate effectively. They should
be able to inspire trust and confidence. In addition, it is important
that a teacher is able to motivate his or her students. In order
to become a teacher one must possess a competency in basic skills,
such as reading and writing. Almost all educational institutions
require that a teacher is proficient in his or her subject area
as well.
Online
Schools:
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Kaplan
University Online offers ten
different Master's degrees in Teaching and Learning. Specialized
areas include Teaching Literacy and Language, Special Needs,
and Technology. Coursework includes teaching instruction skills,
overcoming comprehension difficulties, how to develop courses
for ESL, using technology in educational settings, and more.
In addition, the school offers accelerated teacher certification
programs.
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Walden
University Online offers a M.S.
in Education degree program, a Ph.D. in Education degree program,
and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) with a specialization
in Teacher Leadership degree program. The M.S. program
provides specializations in a variety of subject areas, including
Educational Leadership, Elementary Reading and Literacy, and
Integrating Technology in the classroom.
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University
of Phoenix Online provides a
Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Education, twelve
different Master degree programs in Education, two Doctorate
in Education programs, and a Continuing Teacher Education
program online. The Bachelors program is designed to
prepare graduates for teacher licensure and the Master's
programs are designed to help working teachers enhance their
current skills.
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Western
Governors University (WGU) offers
two Bachelor degree programs in teaching and several Master
degree programs in teaching. Specializations include English,
Science, Mathematics, Instructional Design, Learning and Technology,
and Measurement and Evaluation. All programs are designed
to train students to become highly effective teachers and
provide supervised practice teaching sessions.
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There is a continued demand
for teachers throughout the country as the population increases.
In some areas, the need is so great that school districts offer
incentives such as sign-on bonuses. All fifty states have teacher
certification and licensure regulations. However, in most states,
licensure is not required for private school teachers. All states
do require that individuals possess a Bachelor's degree or
higher and have had supervised teacher training. Generally, individuals
who have earned a Master's in teaching are paid more and are
able to move more easily into educational administrative positions,
such as Principal and Vice Principal.
According to the U.S.
Department of Labor, the job outlook for primary, secondary and
special needs teachers is expected to increase by about 19% between
2002 and 2012. It is estimated that the average teaching salary
ranges from about $24,000 per annum for preschool teachers to around
$60,000 for high school and special education teachers. Whether
you are seeking to further your career with continuing education
courses or starting a whole new career with a degree in teaching,
you can now do so more easily by taking advantage of online degree
programs. For more information about how you can earn a teaching
degree online, contact one of the schools listed below.
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