Why do you need to go to college to teach basic math, reading ect?

[XXblack88]

So, I understand why a teacher has to go to college to teach high level math, reading etc. but really anyone can teach basic math, reading etc

[convo_king89]

You need to know more than what you teach so you understand. Now if your just teaching basic algebra of 2+x=5, you don’t need a college degree but teaching is more than than just telling people thing. Beable to break things down to explain something is a skill. Now back to needing a degree, you don’t need one but schools want one. It probably to make sure your smart enough and actually are capable. Back to teacher shortage with schools, they normally would want a bachelors/masters and some certification in teaching and a state license. Due to the shortage lowered the requirements such as certifications. They even started to use the military to teach when some don’t even have a bachelors. Haveing a degree make it more flexible to do other things. When you work for military you are assigned for things like this part of “duties as assigned” with in the government.

[SPIRIT208]

because the American education system is literally dog sht

sorry for the language but its true, it needs to be overhauled

[XXblack88]

@SPIRIT208 You don't have to be sorry

[SPIRIT208]

lol thanks

[A_Bell]

Because higher education is a business like everything else. Requiring degrees for things that don't need degrees raises the barrier for entry and limits competition in those fields.

Also it creates a whole new industry of diploma mills.

I have a degree in science and a law degree. I use neither because I decided to stay home and have children. So I am not anti-education, I am just educated enough to see the scam we all bought into.

[Smashingdoozy]

Because being a teacher isn't only about the content in which you teach. You also don't just go into teaching with a specific year level in mind, that would make your life incredibly hard to find a job. Being able to teach multiple year levels is more desirable.

[XXblack88]

@Smashingdoozy So they want you to be able to teach any age?

[Smashingdoozy]

Not necessarily. There's typically different levels of study for different age groups early childhood to primary/elementary would be the lowest level of study (depending where you live this takes 3-4 years) then you can go on further for secondary and tertiary education (which would be another 1-2 years of study respectively)

[XXblack88]

oh ok

[CuriousMufuxka]

You kinda answered your own question there.. But to expand on that, that credential is needed to be employed as a teacher. You could always be a substitute though!

[XXblack88]

@CuriousMufuxka 🤨 how did I answer my own question?

[CuriousMufuxka]

By your own description! Anyone can teach right? Did you actually read my full answer before your mind focused on the first sentence?

[Jennz6]

Go to college and be a doctor or something and not end up like me

[XXblack88]

@jennz6 but you're in the military that pretty badass.

[Jennz6]

@XXblack88 But I was a Topless Dancer 💃 before

[XXblack88]

@jennz6 so we all have a past.

[Jennz6]

Go to college and get your future life in order

[BoopBoopBeep]

Or join the military and then go to college so you don't end up with a mountain of debt. Good on you @jennz6. I spent a good deal of time with the army, so love to all my sisters out there.