Teacher

A teacher , also called a school teacher or formally an educator, is a person who helps students to acquire knowledge, competence, or virtue, via the practice of teaching.

Steps to becoming a teacher

  1. Knowing your course options

    Preparing for a teaching profession starts before you step foot in college. First things first, you need to decide which education-related course to take. Different teaching jobs require different degrees.

    It’s important to choose a course that’s aligned with the specific group of students you want to teach (students with special needs, pre-school, college). You also need to think about the subjects you want to handle (Math, Science, English) in the future. You can even consider taking a course that leads to a corporate “teaching” setting! To give you an idea, here are some education courses you can take:

    • Bachelor of Elementary Education Major in Special Education
    • Bachelor in Secondary Education Major in English
    • Bachelor of Elementary Education Major in Preschool Education

  2. Choosing a school that offers your course

    You’ll need to choose a school that offers your preferred education course, too. The good news is that there are many schools to choose from. If you want to find ‘the one,’ you need to consider a few things.

    Alamin ang budget sa tuition at living expenses, especially if you’re planning to study at a school outside your home town. If your goal is to teach in an educational institution, it’s wise to consider the schools that top the Licensure Examinations for Teachers (LET).

  3. Taking the licensure exams for teachers

    Bago maging opisyal na guro, kailangan mo muna pumasa sa Licensure Examinations for Teachers (LET). The LET is held twice a year, so you have those chances to get qualifying marks. Applications open four months before your chosen exam date, and closes two months before the exam date.Remember to check the exam schedules, submit the requirements, register online, and pay the examination fee of Php 900.00 before taking the exam. Good luck!