Discussion 1
When most people think of the careers in education, they default to a classroom teacher. In the past decade, the education arena has broadened to offer a wide array of career opportunities.
Use the World Wide Web to research career options within the education arena. Consider these three things:
• The "WHY" you identified.
• How the "Six Pillars of Character" come into play as educators relate to their students.
• The education level which interests you (early childhood, elementary, middle school, high school, adult).
Other than classroom teacher, identify one alternate career path which might interest you.
As you share your findings with your classmates, include the following:
• A description of the position and its duties.
• Where would one expect to work if employed in this position?
• The minimum level of education required to serve in that position.
• The skills and experience required to serve in that position.
• The salary range advertised for the position.
Guided Response: Consider and respond to the career options shared in at least two of your classmates' posts. Provide your reaction to the career paths they shared...Did you know those paths existed, or were they new discoveries for you? In addition to your two classmate responses, be sure to respond to any questions or comments posted by your instructor.
Discussion 2
Now that you have researched careers in the education field and you have identified one that appeals to you. Please share with us the level of education in which you are most interested in serving (early childhood, elementary, middle school, and high school, adult).
• Why does this level of education appeal to you?
• What personal qualities do you possess that will help you be successful in this level of service?
Guided Response: Consider and respond to the response shared in at least two of your classmates' posts. Provide your reaction to the level they prefer the most. In addition to your two classmate responses, be sure to respond to any questions or comments posted by your instructor.