As a teacher have you ever personally gave a student an upper hand while grading something of theirs because you like them? Or because they have done well on prior assignments? I sadly have a couple teachers like this who only like the very smart kid

I try to be aware of this as much as possible.  Usually on a major writing assignment, I will try to block out the students’ names from their work so I can have an unbiased opinion of their work.  It’s hard to do this every time, so I usually go back over each mark after I finish grading every assignment to make sure I was fair.

As a teacher have you ever personally gave a student an upper hand while grading something of theirs because you like them? Or because they have done well on prior assignments? I sadly have a couple teachers like this who only like the very smart kid

I try to be aware of this as much as possible.  Usually on a major writing assignment, I will try to block out the students’ names from their work so I can have an unbiased opinion of their work.  It’s hard to do this every time, so I usually go back over each mark after I finish grading every assignment to make sure I was fair.

So, I’m thinking of becoming a teacher and I was hoping you could answer a question for me. Is it worth going to graduate school to get an MS and credentials to teach? Or, is it okay to just go straight into teaching? What about programs like Teach for America and stuff? I’ve asked a couple of teachers and counselors but, they haven’t really helped me. Oh, I’m considering teaching high school English and maybe a foreign language as well.

I am not sure what programs are like where you are from.  It is up to you to decide what you want to do with your life.  I can’t tell you whether it’s worth it for you.  I completed by Bachelor of Arts Honours degree, then completed my Bachelor of Education degree, because I wanted to teach.  Where I am from, this is the only way you are able to become a teacher.  Do some personal reflecting, volunteer in some schools, and decide ON YOUR OWN.  This is YOUR life; only YOU can decide for you.  If the option is available to you to go into teaching without a full education and you feel you are ready, then you are ready.  If you want more experience or education to help you, then go that route.

Good luck.

So, I’m thinking of becoming a teacher and I was hoping you could answer a question for me. Is it worth going to graduate school to get an MS and credentials to teach? Or, is it okay to just go straight into teaching? What about programs like Teach for America and stuff? I’ve asked a couple of teachers and counselors but, they haven’t really helped me. Oh, I’m considering teaching high school English and maybe a foreign language as well.

I am not sure what programs are like where you are from.  It is up to you to decide what you want to do with your life.  I can’t tell you whether it’s worth it for you.  I completed by Bachelor of Arts Honours degree, then completed my Bachelor of Education degree, because I wanted to teach.  Where I am from, this is the only way you are able to become a teacher.  Do some personal reflecting, volunteer in some schools, and decide ON YOUR OWN.  This is YOUR life; only YOU can decide for you.  If the option is available to you to go into teaching without a full education and you feel you are ready, then you are ready.  If you want more experience or education to help you, then go that route.

Good luck.