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God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more
death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the
former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4
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Secondary school teachers are responsible for teaching approved
national
curriculum subjects to students aged 11-19, guiding them
through some
of the most important stages of their education –their
GCSEs and
A-levels.
If you enter this incredibly important profession, you will be
responsible for preparing lesson plans and teaching pupils in
accordance
with the national curriculum. Essentially, your primary
objective will
be to impart your subject-specific knowledge using
creative, interactive
and engaging teaching methods.
You’ll also be responsible for marking students’ work and
providing
them with necessary feedback, criticism,
encouragement and support.
Why do you like to become a
high school teacher?
“One of the reasons I love teaching seniors is that they're
at that age where sometimes they feel like adults and
sometimes they still feel like kids. They try and act like they are grown up but once it comes to filling out college applications and getting jobs they really lean on me as a teacher to help them through.
It also allows them to
focus on projects and other interesting
activities for the students. ...
As such, it's possible to create
great bonds with your students. In the process, you can make a difference in their lives and help them better understand the subject.
What did a high school teacher say?
I always knew that I wanted to become a teacher.
Because of my love
for writing, I chose to study English Education in
college and become a
high school teacher.
However, I worked as a Kindergarten Enrichment
teacher
and daycare supervisor to pay for college, which lead me to
question my decision to teach secondary education.
Although I spent a
semester taking classes in Early Childhood
Education, I ended up
teaching English at the high school level.
I had to think about what was best for me, just as you have to
determine which grade level is best for you. Where will you excel
and
thrive?
If you’re thinking about teaching in a high school setting, here
are some pros and cons that you should consider.
Pros of Becoming a High School Teacher
Unlike elementary school teachers, high school teachers only need to
specialize in one subject. This allows teachers to delve deeper into
subjects that interest them.
Many teachers cover the same course multiple times each day,
so it’s less time consuming to come up with lesson plans .It also allows them to focus on projects and other interesting
activities for the students.
High school students tend to be more mature than middle or
elementary school students. Many of them are looking ahead
to life after
high school. As such, it’s possible to create bonds
with your students. In the process, you can make a difference in their lives and help them better understand the subject.
I’m not going to lie to you and say that every day of teaching
feels
like a success. You will have days when you question
your choice to
become a teacher, but it’s the little moments
when
you see a light bulb
come on for students or help a student through a tough time in their
personal life.
Those are the moments that make teaching all worth it.
And thanks to social media, you can keep track of your students and see
the people that they become after they graduate from high school.
Your role as a teacher:
As
you educate the bright young minds of tomorrow, you will
need to pay
attention to each individual student’s progress
through the use of
regular assignments, tests and projects. Furthermore, you’ll be
responsible for helping students prepare
for crucial examinations,
admissions tests and other competitive
academic exercises.
From time to time, you may also get the opportunity to take
part in
events and projects outside of the classroom, such
as taking children on
cultural outings, field trips and excursions.
Teaching, however, is not all about working with young
students.
Frequently, you will have to attend meetings with other
teaching staff,
undertake in-service training and meet with pupils’
parents to discuss
their academic progress at parents’ evenings.
On a pastoral support level, you may be required to provide
counseling and guidance to students who are facing learning
difficulties. This may involve referring students to other relevant
authorities and professionals who may be able to help them.
Teachers also need to keep their skills fresh. Consequently,
you’ll
be required to keep up to date on new teaching methods
and developments
in the curriculum.
Curriculum
A comprehensive high school curriculum should include math, language
arts, science, social studies and a number of electives.
The goal of a
high school education program is to prepare
students for the next phase
of their lives after high school,
regardless of what that may be,
whether it’s furthering their
education or going right into the
workforce.
Time 4 Learning provides an online high school curriculum
for students
that teaches using an interactive, engaging approach.
The flexible,
self-paced program is designed so that students
can work independently
and progress at their own pace as they learn new concepts.
Secondary education typically takes place after six years of primary education
and is followed by higher education, vocational education or
employment. In most countries secondary education is compulsory, at
least until the age of 16.
The Secondary curriculum is a skills-focused program
that provides students with a broad and balanced knowledge of key
subjects, as well as effective critical thinking and communication
skills.
Objectives
To promote the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of all pupils at the School.
To prepare all pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.
To
enable all pupils to set their life and society in a relevant
cultural,
historical and geographical context and understand the nature of the
world in which they live.
To help pupils acquire the
knowledge, concepts, basic and
transferable skills, values and attitudes
which will serve them
now and in the future.
To help
pupils acquire lively and inquiring minds, the ability to
question and
argue rationally and to apply themselves to a variety of tasks and
physical skills using logical processes in investigating problems.
To help pupils learn to communicate effectively using a variety of media and techniques, including oral skills.
To
pursue and recognize achievement and development
in every individual’s
personal growth and academic results,
including those with special
educational needs.
To provide opportunities for
aesthetic and creative development,
including interpreting, performing,
creating, designing, making
and problem solving.
To
reflect sensitivity to issues of gender and culture and
commitment to
whole school action in the pursuit of good
practice in these important
areas.
To develop social, political, economic and environmental
awareness.
To emphasize the acquisition of the tools of study (study skills)
for
lifelong learning, notably the use of information technology
through the
whole curriculum.
To develop in our pupils the ability
to function as contributing
members of co-operative groups through
tutorial work, PSE, residential experience and work experience and to make informed, realistic and responsible decisions with
respect to their immediate future.
School Duties
Secondary education provide the learner with :
acquire necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes for the
development of the self and the nation promote love for and loyalty to the nation promoter harmonious co-existence among the peoples of Kenya develop mentally, socially, morally, physically and spiritually
enhance understanding and respect for own and other people's cultures and their place in contemporary society enhance understanding and appreciation of interrelationships among nations promote positive environmental and health practices build a firm foundation for further education and training develop ability for inquiry, critical thinking and rational judgment develop into a responsible and socially well adjusted person promote acceptance and respect
All persons enhance enjoyment in learning identify individual talents and develop them build a foundation for technological and industrial development develop into a self-disciplined individual who appreciates work and manages time properly.
Three Innovative Methods of Teaching
for High School Educators
Visualization, technology tools, and active learning
1. Visualization
It can be very hard for students to understand a list of disconnected
facts. Knowledge that is organized and connected to concepts with a
goal of mastery, including the ability to visualize the concepts, can
lead to the ability to transfer knowledge and to a deeper, longer-term
understanding of what is being taught.
2. Wisely managed classroom technology
Computers, tablets, digital cameras, video conferencing technology,
and GPS devices can all enhance a student’s learning experience.
Possible uses of classroom technology include using video games to teach
math and foreign languages, leveraging Skype to communicate with
classrooms or guest speakers from around the world, or multimedia
projects that allow students to explore subject matter using film,
audio, and even software they create.
3. Active learning: Peer instruction, discussion groups, and collaborative problem solving
All high-school educators dread a roomful of blank faces or silence
after they open up a topic for class discussion. According to the Johns
Hopkins Center for Educational Resources (CER), devoting time to active
learning projects is one way to get students thinking, talking, and
sharing information in the classroom.
