I just accepted a job at an elementary school in my hometown
Oh that's cool! Elementary schools cater for ages 4-11, what made you want to teach that age range?
Well, I find children in those age range adorable. Topics are easier too! If you had the option, what topic would you teach?
I'm actually looking to go into teaching, I'm stuck between primary (grades 1-4) and the later years of education.
Unlike the later years, students in elementary schools get to stay with on teacher all day, who teaches most subjects. I think that I would enjoy that.
Yes this could be nice. It helps to develop a bond with the children.
Also, you get to learn the strengths and weaknesses of your students. Something which is harder to see if you only teach one subject
. It is usually from kindergarten through fifth grade.
Curriculum.
Primary education tends to focus on basic academic learning and socialization skills, introducing children to the broad range of knowledge, skill and behavioral adjustment they need to succeed in life – and, particularly, in secondary school.
In general, a student learns basic arithmetic and sometimes rudimentary algebra in mathematics, English proficiency (such as basic grammar, spelling, and vocabulary), and fundamentals of other subjects. Learning standards are identified for all areas of
, would find something to identify with in my books, pick up one and experience a personal sense of discovery. That's great. I think that if you're a creative person, you should just go about your business, do your work and not care about how it's received. I never read reviews because if you believe the good ones you have to believe the bad ones too. Not that I don't care about success. I do, but only because it lets me do what I want. I