High School versus University Teaching (degree, background, assessment, universities)

[UpperPeninsulaRon]

Why is it that a person with a graduate degree with a strong technical background and real world use of the theory in a particular field is welcome to become an adjunct professor at a University, but would not be allowed to teach in a high school setting the same subjects unless they have a Teachers Ed degree and certification?

[paramour]

This actually depends upon the school. You can find some programs out there that allow graduates of masters/doctoral programs to teach the li'l ones, but they do seem to be few & far between. If you're really interested, try private schools. It seems to be even more acceptable there.

[jessiegirl_98]

And depends on the state. Some states require a teaching certificate others don't. Alos, many private schools will take you without a teaching certificate if you have a PhD

[charz]

As a high school teacher, I can tell you that there is a big difference between college and high school. You may know your field, but high school teachers have to know how to discipline effectively/manage a classroom, complete special ed paperwork if a student is in your class, etc. My school has many teachers who came from universities and they will tell you there is a world of difference.

[teachbeach]

Learning styles, test construction, bulletin boards, cooperative learning, IEPS, behavior plans, NI, SED, ED, G&T, LS, CEU's, authentic assessment, plotting, goals, outcomes, standards, NCLB.....need I say more? Only a true education major would get these terms.

[SmerkyGrl]

The real world doesn't directly apply in the high school classroom :P Thus, your real world knowledge is useful but not effective in a high school classroom setting.

[TouchOfWhimsy]

You need to get your "crowd management" skills up to par before stepping foot in a high school (or middle school, or elementary school) classroom.

[Anchorless]

Jeez - seems like there are inferiority complexes abound in this thread.