The Decision To be a Teacher In Singapore - Why and How To Be a Teacher In Singapore

The Decision To be a Teacher In Singapore

"How and Why be A Teacher In Singapore"

Becoming a teacher is a personal journey. It begins with inspiration - many want to become teachers from young, some decide before they enter University, others make the decision at mid-career.

Most teachers have had a classroom experience that was inspirational, a realization of a love of learning, a joy in striving for excellence. They have become teachers to pass on that experience.

Why Teach?

A career in teaching requires passion, talent and commitment. At the beginning of the journey, an aspiring teacher must ask a few essential questions: What do I want to teach? Where do I want to teach? What can I bring to the classroom that is unique?

Think about what age group and subject matter interest you and then pursue that path.

Is Teaching for me?

Take steps to find out if teaching is really for you. There are teachers who have come before you and have found their way through the system. Reach out to them.

There are difficult and important choices you will have to make along the way. It's essential that you get feedback early on in your journey.

Test the water: volunteer, tutor, substitute, work with kids, or observe a class. Get an inside look into teaching before making a commitment to becoming a teacher.

What is the certification for being a Teacher in Singapore?

Certification is the critical step a teacher must take in order to enter a classroom. It is the process of qualifying for the job - meeting the requirements set by Ministry of Education (MOE).

There are many roads that can take you into the classroom. It's important to know your options. Requirements will. If you're serious about becoming a teacher, check out MOE Website and get the requirements you need to get certified in your state.

http://www.moe.gov.sg/teach/

The road to certification can be long and unyielding. Don't get overwhelmed. Persevere and you'll make it through the process. Be aware that your personal pathway to getting certified is determined by a combination of factors - your experience, the subject you intend to teach and other requirements.


What's Up Ahead

School systems are large and complex institutions. Prepare yourself for what's up ahead. Many teachers have experienced roadblocks. Don't despair. If you face any of these problems along the way, remember why you're there in the first place - to teach.

Stay focused and you'll come out stronger and more patient from the experience, all qualities that you'll need to bring to your first classroom.

Joy Of Teaching In Singapore – Thoughts from a Teacher’s Perspective of How to be a Good Teacher

Joy Of Teaching In Singapore – Thoughts from a Teacher’s Perspective of How to be a Good Teacher

The real joy of being a teacher is realizing my endeavours have touched someone’s heart. Making a difference in the direction their lives took. It is a never ending source of joy and pride to see our students succeed in ways they never imagined when they first came to us. Real joy comes not from ease or riches or from the praise of men, but from doing something worthwhile. Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else.

What Makes A Good Teacher?

Good teachers require students to think, to solve problems, to pose questions, to wonder about the why behind the what that we know.

Good teachers establish high academic standards. These teachers require their students to demonstrate a high level of competency. They establish rigorous, but fair, grading criteria and they offer their students the support and encouragement needed to meet or exceed those criteria. Knowing what you can expect from students is really important.

Good teachers share the joy of being a teacher. They are enthusiastic about their subject matter, about teaching, and about students. They make their passion for teaching obvious to their students by taking an interest in the students themselves. Good teachers develop positive rapport with their students, which makes it more likely that students will attend class and participate in learning activities.

It is not enough to just to want to teach others. The others have to want to be taught. You have the gift of encouraging others to want to be taught.

Good teachers possess a deep sense of humanity and a seemingly boundless capacity for caring about others. They perceive themselves as partners with their students in the learning process. They realize full well that they cannot connect to, or reach all their students, but this awareness does not prevent them from trying.

Good teachers teach because that is what we would 'rather' be doing, privileged to have the opportunity to do what they love, with students who are ready and eager to share the joy.