I want to be a teacher when I graduate college. I am thinking about elementary education.
That's interesting, do you plan to teach in the US? If so do you plan to teach public or private school?
Definitely in the US. I plan to teach in public school. I think public education is important for the country to thrive.
That sounds impressive. I went to public school here and I learned a lot. I think it's important as well, are you OK with the government setting the standards?
I actually prefer autonomy at the county level to decide on standards. I am a big opponent of Common Core.
Interesting, this is the first I'm hearing about Common Core. It is interesting these days with so many resources to be able to learn with.
Yeah, there was a big push about 10 years ago to get the whole country on the same curriculum. It's caused a huge headache.
Common Core State Standards Initiative
The Common Core State Standards Initiative is an educational initiative from 2010 that details what K–12 students throughout the United States should know in English language arts and mathematics at the conclusion of each school grade. The initiative is sponsored by the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and seeks to establish consistent educational standards across the states as well as ensure that students graduating from high school are prepared to enter credit-bearing courses at two- or four-year
to teach in a public or private school in Canada; a Canadian citizen or permanent resident; teach full or part-time; and have three years teaching experience.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said:I am exceptionally proud of having been a teacher. Regardless of whatever other job titles I hold over the course of my life, I will first and foremost be a teacher. That is why I was particularly delighted to present this year's Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence and Excellence in Early Childhood Education.