How Do I Become A Teacher
Becoming a public school teacher requires the completion of a bachelor’s degree that encompasses a major field of study, such as early childhood education, special education, teaching of English as a second language, English and mathematics, among others. In Wisconsin, all teacher preparation programs must be based on Wisconsin’s Ten Teacher Standards. These standards, which describe what good teachers must know and be able to do, are as follows: 1. Teachers know the subjects they are teaching. The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines she or he teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for pupils. 2. Teachers know how children grow. The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development. 3. Teachers understand that children learn differently. The teacher underst