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In [[education]], '''teachers''' facilitate [[student]] learning, often in a [[school]] or academy. The objective is typically a course of study, [[lesson plan]], or a practical skill, including [[learning]] and [[thinking]] skills. The different ways to teach are often referred to as the teacher's [[pedagogy]]. When deciding what teaching method to use, a teacher will need to consider students' background knowledge, environment, and their learning goals as well as standardized curricula as determined by the relevant authority. The teacher should also be able to deal with students with different abilities and should also be able to deal with learning disabilities. Many times, teachers will have to do their job outside of the classroom by accompanying students on field trips. They also supervise study halls, help with the organization of school functions, and serve as supervisors for extracurricular activities.  

In [[education]], '''teachers''' facilitate [[student]] learning, often in a [[school]] or academy. The objective is typically a course of study, [[lesson plan]], or a practical skill, including [[learning]] and [[thinking]] skills. The different ways to teach are often referred to as the teacher's [[pedagogy]]. When deciding what teaching method to use, a teacher will need to consider students' background knowledge, environment, and their learning goals as well as standardized curricula as determined by the relevant authority. The teacher should also be able to deal with students with different abilities and should also be able to deal with learning disabilities. Many times, teachers will have to do their job outside of the classroom by accompanying students on field trips. They also supervise study halls, help with the organization of school functions, and serve as supervisors for extracurricular activities.  

 

==Related positions==

==Related positions==

Teachers in almost all states must have a [[Bachelor's degree]] with the appropriate teacher preparation course and complete a [[Master's degree]] within five years. Additionally, to be permanently certified, teachers must pass three state exams on pedagogy, general knowledge and knowledge of a content area. In order to work in a public school a candidate must be fingerprinted.

Teachers in almost all states must have a [[Bachelor's degree]] with the appropriate teacher preparation course and complete a [[Master's degree]] within five years. Additionally, to be permanently certified, teachers must pass three state exams on pedagogy, general knowledge and knowledge of a content area. In order to work in a public school a candidate must be fingerprinted.

The annual rankings of ''[[U.S. News and World Report]]'' placed the following schools of education in the top ten of all graduate colleges of education in the United States. They follow in order of one through ten: [[Teachers College]] at [[Columbia University]]; [[Stanford University]]; [[Harvard University]]; [[Vanderbilt University]]; [[University of California at Los Angeles]]; [[University of Michigan at Ann Arbor]]; [[Northwestern University]]; [[University of California at Berkeley]]; [[University of Washington]], and; [[University of Wisconsin at Madison]].(2008) [http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/usnews/edu/grad/rankings/edu/brief/edurank_brief.php "America's Best Education Graduate Schools 2008",] ''US News and World Report''.  

The annual rankings of ''[[U.S. News and World Report]]'' placed the following schools of education in the top ten of all graduate colleges of education in the United States. They follow in order of one through ten: [[Teachers College]] at [[Columbia University]]; [[Stanford University]]; [[Harvard University]]; [[Vanderbilt University]]; [[University of California at Los Angeles]]; [[University of Michigan at Ann Arbor]]; [[Northwestern University]]; [[University of California at Berkeley]]; [[University of Washington]], and; [[University of Wisconsin at Madison]].(2008) [https://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/usnews/edu/grad/rankings/edu/brief/edurank_brief.php "America's Best Education Graduate Schools 2008",] ''US News and World Report''.  

[[Teach for America]] and the [[Mississippi Teacher Corps]] are two highly competitive, alternate-route teaching programs, for [[college graduate]]s who are not [[Academic major |education majors]].'''''''

[[Teach for America]] and the [[Mississippi Teacher Corps]] are two highly competitive, alternate-route teaching programs, for [[college graduate]]s who are not [[Academic major |education majors]].'''''''

The [[Bureau of Labor Statistics]] estimates that there are 1.4 million [[elementary school]] teachers<ref>http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes252021.htm</ref>, 600,000 [[middle school]] teachers<ref>http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes252022.htm </ref>, and 1 million [[secondary school]] teachers employed in the U.S.<ref>http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes252031.htm</ref>

The [[Bureau of Labor Statistics]] estimates that there are 1.4 million [[elementary school]] teachers<ref>https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes252021.htm</ref>, 600,000 [[middle school]] teachers<ref>https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes252022.htm </ref>, and 1 million [[secondary school]] teachers employed in the U.S.<ref>https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes252031.htm</ref>

 

===Canada===  

===Canada===  

Canadian teachers must receive certification from a provincial College of Teachers or the provincial department responsible for teacher certification in order to be able to teach in elementary and secondary schools. In Manitoba, for example, the responsibility for teacher certification lies with the [http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/ks4/profcert/index.html Department of Education, Citizenship, and Youth - Professional Certification and Records Branch]. Teachers need a [[Bachelor's degree]] in Education (B.Ed.), often on top of another recognized Bachelor's degree. This adds one or two  more years to a university education. To earn a degree in secondary education, teachers must have a certain number of university credits in their subject field. This number varies from province to province, and in some provinces it varies from school to school. Most employers of teachers require that successful applicants complete criminal record checks, as well as verification that an employee is not listed in the Child Abuse Registry. These same requirements are, in addition to being a sound part of the hiring practice, a requirement of most provincial education legislation. Other requirements such as a [[tuberculosis]] test, and level of experience criteria may also be required.

Canadian teachers must receive certification from a provincial College of Teachers or the provincial department responsible for teacher certification in order to be able to teach in elementary and secondary schools. In Manitoba, for example, the responsibility for teacher certification lies with the [https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/ks4/profcert/index.html Department of Education, Citizenship, and Youth - Professional Certification and Records Branch]. Teachers need a [[Bachelor's degree]] in Education (B.Ed.), often on top of another recognized Bachelor's degree. This adds one or two  more years to a university education. To earn a degree in secondary education, teachers must have a certain number of university credits in their subject field. This number varies from province to province, and in some provinces it varies from school to school. Most employers of teachers require that successful applicants complete criminal record checks, as well as verification that an employee is not listed in the Child Abuse Registry. These same requirements are, in addition to being a sound part of the hiring practice, a requirement of most provincial education legislation. Other requirements such as a [[tuberculosis]] test, and level of experience criteria may also be required.

The process for certification is somewhat intricate in all provinces, but there is no process for obtaining "inter-provincial" certification. Any teacher must obtain certification from the specific province they wish to teach in. In extreme circumstances, such as a lack of any suitable certifiable candidates for a specific teaching position, an employer may apply for temporary certification of a non-certified person. This temporary certification is usually valid for one calendar year after ministry approval, but must be requested by the school, not by a non-certified applicant for a teaching position.

The process for certification is somewhat intricate in all provinces, but there is no process for obtaining "inter-provincial" certification. Any teacher must obtain certification from the specific province they wish to teach in. In extreme circumstances, such as a lack of any suitable certifiable candidates for a specific teaching position, an employer may apply for temporary certification of a non-certified person. This temporary certification is usually valid for one calendar year after ministry approval, but must be requested by the school, not by a non-certified applicant for a teaching position.

==Salaries==

==Salaries==

Teachers' salaries vary from country to country: US teachers are paid on a graduated scale, starting at the low end and moving up on the pay scale with experience. The national average teacher’s salary for 2000-2001 was $43,335, according to the National Education Association. The lowest average salary was in South Dakota at $30,265 and the highest average salary was in New Jersey at $53,281. Wisconsin ranked 19th. Teacher benefits vary by contract but most include the following: health insurance, sick leave and dental coverage. Some contracts may include long-term disability insurance, life insurance, emergency/personal leave and investment options.<ref>[http://www.nea.org/student-program/tools/makeithappen.html "Make It Happen: A Student's Guide,"] National Education Association. Retrieved 7/5/07.</ref> The [[American Federation of Teachers]]' teacher salary survey for the 2004-05 school year found that the average teacher salary was $47,602.<ref>[http://www.aft.org/salary/index.htm 2005 "Survey & Analysis of Teacher Salary Trends,"] American Federation of Teachers. Retrieved 8/5/07.</ref>

Teachers' salaries vary from country to country: US teachers are paid on a graduated scale, starting at the low end and moving up on the pay scale with experience. The national average teacher’s salary for 2000-2001 was $43,335, according to the National Education Association. The lowest average salary was in South Dakota at $30,265 and the highest average salary was in New Jersey at $53,281. Wisconsin ranked 19th. Teacher benefits vary by contract but most include the following: health insurance, sick leave and dental coverage. Some contracts may include long-term disability insurance, life insurance, emergency/personal leave and investment options.<ref>[https://www.nea.org/student-program/tools/makeithappen.html "Make It Happen: A Student's Guide,"] National Education Association. Retrieved 7/5/07.</ref> The [[American Federation of Teachers]]' teacher salary survey for the 2004-05 school year found that the average teacher salary was $47,602.<ref>[https://www.aft.org/salary/index.htm 2005 "Survey & Analysis of Teacher Salary Trends,"] American Federation of Teachers. Retrieved 8/5/07.</ref>

Salaries in England and Wales are largely dependent upon time in post (seniority) and any management responsibilities.{{Fact|date=April 2007}} From 2007, teachers outside the London area (which are paid higher due to higher living costs) can expect to start on around £21,000 GBP (approx. $41,500 USD/€31,000 EUR) and rising by around £1,100 GBP (approx. $2,150 USD/€1,600 EUR) per year.<ref name="Teaching Salaries England and Wales">[http://www.tda.gov.uk/Recruit/lifeasateacher/payandbenefits/salaryscales.aspx England and Wales Teacher Salaries (Main/Lower Pay Scale]</ref> Teachers of 'shortage' subjects, such as math and physics, can expect a 'golden hello' taking them to around £26,000 GBP (approx. $51,200 USD/€38,300 EUR) starting salary.<ref name="Golden Hello in UK">[http://www.tda.gov.uk/Recruit/becomingateacher/fundingitt/goldenhellos.aspx?keywords=golden+hello UK 'Golden Hello' Scheme]</ref>

Salaries in England and Wales are largely dependent upon time in post (seniority) and any management responsibilities. From 2007, teachers outside the London area (which are paid higher due to higher living costs) can expect to start on around £21,000 GBP (approx. $41,500 USD/€31,000 EUR) and rising by around £1,100 GBP (approx. $2,150 USD/€1,600 EUR) per year.<ref name="Teaching Salaries England and Wales">[https://www.tda.gov.uk/Recruit/lifeasateacher/payandbenefits/salaryscales.aspx England and Wales Teacher Salaries (Main/Lower Pay Scale]</ref> Teachers of 'shortage' subjects, such as math and physics, can expect a 'golden hello' taking them to around £26,000 GBP (approx. $51,200 USD/€38,300 EUR) starting salary.<ref name="Golden Hello in UK">[https://www.tda.gov.uk/Recruit/becomingateacher/fundingitt/goldenhellos.aspx?keywords=golden+hello UK 'Golden Hello' Scheme]</ref>

Unpromoted posts in Scotland attract a salary paid on an annually incremented scale which rises over 6 points from £19,878 GBP (approx. $39,000 USD/€29,300 EUR) to £31,707 GBP (approx. $62,200 USD/€46,707 EUR) [http://www.eis.org.uk/html/member/salaries/Scales1.htm].

Unpromoted posts in Scotland attract a salary paid on an annually incremented scale which rises over 6 points from £19,878 GBP (approx. $39,000 USD/€29,300 EUR) to £31,707 GBP (approx. $62,200 USD/€46,707 EUR) [https://www.eis.org.uk/html/member/salaries/Scales1.htm].

==Religious Teacher==

==Religious Teacher==

In the [[Latter Day Saint movement]], [[Teacher (Latter Day Saints)|teacher]] is an office in the [[Aaronic priesthood]].

In the [[Latter Day Saint movement]], [[Teacher (Latter Day Saints)|teacher]] is an office in the [[Aaronic priesthood]].

== External links ==

== External links ==

* [http://www.teacher-appreciation.info/Teacher/ Teacher Appreciation]

* [https://www.teacher-appreciation.info/Teacher/ Teacher Appreciation]

* [http://www.teacher.com Teacher Training]

* [https://www.teacher.com Teacher Training]

* [http://www.teachers.tv/cpd/support/ Resources to promote CPD in Schools]

* [https://www.teachers.tv/cpd/support/ Resources to promote CPD in Schools]

* [http://www.petalslearning.com Learning Styles Questionnaire - The JAS Group]

* [https://www.petalslearning.com Learning Styles Questionnaire - The JAS Group]

* [http://www.teachersupport.info/ Charity for teachers in England, Scotland and Wales]

* [https://www.teachersupport.info/ Charity for teachers in England, Scotland and Wales]

* [http://www.cusn.info/ Charity for teachers in adult, further and higher education in the UK]

* [https://www.cusn.info/ Charity for teachers in adult, further and higher education in the UK]

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