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Gotogrrl · Oct 9, 2007, 07:25 PM

I have already gone to college for my first love theatre. I have been working in theatre for the last 5 years and as much as I have a passion for it I have decided it would be best for me to pursue another career.
I have given in much thought and I thought the best way to do this was to teach what I love so much.
Now I have no idea where to go…I have gone on to school websites and such and I haven’t had any luck figuring out what my next move should be. I am almost 30 so I would like to get started on this soon.
Any suggestions

clarebroderick · Oct 14, 2007, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by Gotogrrl

I have already gone to college for my first love theatre. I have been working in theatre for the last 5 years and as much as I have a passion for it I have decided it would be best for me to pursue another career.
I have given in much thought and I thought the best way to do this was to teach what I love so much.
Now I have no idea where to go…I have gone on to school websites and such and I haven’t had any luck figuring out what my next move should be. I am almost 30 so I would like to get started on this soon.
Any suggestions

If you have a degree, its easy. Enrol at a university to do a PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate of Education) which lasts 10 months and pays around £670 per month. You will be placed in two schools - one for a few months to teach a 50% timetable, and then one for about 4 months to complete the certificate. You need to go to a couple of schools in your area to observe teaching before you apply as they will only tell you to do this anyway.
If you don't have a degree you will struggle to get onto a PGCE and will need to do a degree first which takes three to four years. You can do a B-Ed (Bachelor of Education) for four years unpaid, or a normal degree in say theatre studies, then a PGCE - this would be the recommended route.
Good luck - its hard work but is so worth it!

ballengerb1 · Oct 14, 2007, 11:23 AM

A lot depends on where you live. In the US your initial degree will not count for much towards a 4 year teaching degree unless you want to teach math or science. There are what is called "fast track" for those two subjects. In what country do you reside and what subject do you want to teach. I do PT work for a university that has a fast track.

Gotogrrl · Oct 17, 2007, 11:13 AM

I live in Canada and I would like to teach Drama. Help kids love what I love so much.

ballengerb1 · Oct 18, 2007, 07:06 AM

Sorry, I'm not familiar with the Canadian regs.