Hi, I'm a career changer and currently working in social work. I have adequate experience in health subjects, and I am currently teaching Abstinence Education, through a non profit soc service agency. I am interested in taking the FTCE Health k12 but I cant seem to find ANY materials or guides. As Health educators, where did you find your materials to prepare for the exam?
I have noticed there are very few colleges with a "health educator" major. Is it possible to major in general ed. and minor in health studies and become an accredited Health Teacher? Or, is there no option but to find one of those very few schools?
On 6/20/08, Soon-to-be Mrs. Moore wrote: > I just graduated with...See MoreThere are jobs out there. It depends on how flexible you are in your job search. I would suggest looking at charter schools in your area. There have to be schools that value the wellness of children in all capacities and need people like us to help create that environment.
On 6/20/08, Soon-to-be Mrs. Moore wrote: > I just graduated with my Master's in School Healh Education from > Southern CT State University & I'm having such a hard time > finding a job. Most of the positions (which there isn't even > many) are looking for dual PE/Health certification. It's really > frustrating that I spent so much time & money & put in such an > effort & I feel like there are so many obstacles & challenges > already in my way. I wish I had known that a lot of school > districts are preferring the dual certification; I would have > gone for Community Health Education or Public Health. Oh well..it > is what it is & I just have to make the best out of it! > > On 6/10/08, JohnCap wrote: >> I went to school to receive degree in Health and Wellness >> Promotion with teacher certification. I will say that it is >> much harder to find a job with this path though(I am currently >> seeking a full time health position). >> >> >> >> >> On 2/06/08, mrs. feely wrote: >>> On 1/11/08, Mina wrote: >>>> I have noticed there are very few colleges with a "health >>>> educator" major. Is it possible to major in general ed. and >>>> minor in health studies and become an accredited Health >>>> Teacher? Or, is there no option but to find one of those >>>> very few schools? >>> >>> >>> >>> As far as I know you have to have a degree in EDUCATION in >>> MOST states. Check out your states laws/education website >>> and they can give you some information. In idaho, i believe >>> you can teach if you have a bachelors, however, that is not >>> the best for the kids because they need to learn something >>> deeper than general studies. Anyway, I went to byu idaho and >>> they have a great program, look into different states! GOod >>> luck!
I don't know what it's like in other states, but in Florida, it pretty much involves having a Bachelor's in any field and being able to pass the Subject Area Exams in Health, PE, or both. If you're trying to get either, at least in both counties I've worked in, coaching helps.
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On 6/20/08, John Cap wrote: > There are jobs out there. It depends on how flexible you are in > your job search. I would suggest looking at charter schools in > your area. There have to be schools that value the wellness of > children in all capacities and need people like us to help create > that environment. > > > > On 6/20/08, Soon-to-be Mrs. Moore wrote: >> I just graduated with my Master's in School Healh Education from >> Southern CT State University & I'm having such a hard time >> finding a job. Most of the positions (which there isn't even >> many) are looking for dual PE/Health certification. It's really >> frustrating that I spent so much time & money & put in such an >> effort & I feel like there are so many obstacles & challenges >> already in my way. I wish I had known that a lot of school >> districts are preferring the dual certification; I would have >> gone for Community Health Education or Public Health. Oh > well..it >> is what it is & I just have to make the best out of it! >> >> On 6/10/08, JohnCap wrote: >>> I went to school to receive degree in Health and Wellness >>> Promotion with teacher certification. I will say that it is >>> much harder to find a job with this path though(I am currently >>> seeking a full time health position). >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 2/06/08, mrs. feely wrote: >>>> On 1/11/08, Mina wrote: >>>>> I have noticed there are very few colleges with a "health >>>>> educator" major. Is it possible to major in general ed. and >>>>> minor in health studies and become an accredited Health >>>>> Teacher? Or, is there no option but to find one of those >>>>> very few schools? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> As far as I know you have to have a degree in EDUCATION in >>>> MOST states. Check out your states laws/education website >>>> and they can give you some information. In idaho, i believe >>>> you can teach if you have a bachelors, however, that is not >>>> the best for the kids because they need to learn something >>>> deeper than general studies. Anyway, I went to byu idaho and >>>> they have a great program, look into different states! GOod >>>> luck!
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As a future health education teacher i was wondering how high school health teachers go about disciplining (for tardiness, late assignments and other minor infractions) their students. I know that with the increase in an overweight youth and adolescents some health and PE teachers are turning to a more "active" punishment such as push-ups, crunches and other simple exercises. I was wondering what the view on this form of discipline is in compared to the traditional forms.
On 1/30/08, kate wrote: > As a future health education teacher i was wondering how > high school health teachers go about disciplining (for > tardiness, late assignments and other minor infractions) > their students. I know that with the increase in an > overweight youth and adolescents some health and PE > teachers are turning to a more "active" punishment such as > push-ups, crunches and other simple exercises. I was > wondering what the view on this form of discipline is in > compared to the traditional forms.
I don't agree to making kids do exercises as punishment. Our society has enough trouble staying fit that we don't need them to have a negative outlook on exercise. Patrick
I am doing my student teaching right now. I have the MOST stubborn kids EVER! They wont do anything unless they know its being graded. This includes, reading, discussion, or anything fun. As far as discipline goes, the school has a 3 strikes rule which can be used in ANY classroom. The first time, you pull them out into the hall or have them stay after class, and you tell them you are giving them their first warning. You need to make sure to include why their behavior is unacceptable. Tell them that if they have to pull them aside again, the second warning is you call their parents (and if you can work it out- lunch detention). The third strike is they are removed from the class, lose their credit and get an F. (Now my school runs off credits, however my highschool didnt have them.) It depends where you are. I hope that helps! I have used it several times, but have never needed to give a second warning...so far! Email me if you have any more questions!
On 2/05/08, Patrick wrote: > On 1/30/08, kate wrote: >> As a future health education teacher i was wondering how >> high school health teachers go about disciplining (for >> tardiness, late assignments and other minor infractions) >> their students. I know that with the increase in an >> overweight youth and adolescents some health and PE >> teachers are turning to a more "active" punishment such as >> push-ups, crunches and other simple exercises. I was >> wondering what the view on this form of discipline is in >> compared to the traditional forms. > > > I don't agree to making kids do exercises as punishment. > Our society has enough trouble staying fit that we don't > need them to have a negative outlook on exercise. > Patrick
Dear Sarah, Please let me clarify your request. You do not want to become a "gym" teacher, you would like to get your degree in Physical Education I assume. I don't know what it is to teach gym. If you intend to be a quality, respected teacher of physical education you should really get your terms right. A comprehensive physical education program involves many disciplines, the largest being " health related physcial fitness ". If you have already recieved your undergraduate degree in physical education, I should think you would know that. Graduate work in a health curriculum will enhance your opportunity to be hired as a physcial education/health teacher if you are looking to complete the whole package. Good luck, keep reading journals and know your content.
On 1/31/08, Mrs. Prevolos wrote: > Dear Sarah, Please let me clarify your request. You do not > want to become a "gym" teacher, you would like to get your > degree in Physical Education I assume. I don't know what it > is to teach gym. If you intend to be a quality, respected > teacher of physical education you should really get your > terms right. A comprehensive physical education program > involves many disciplines, the largest being " health > related physcial fitness ". If you have already recieved > your undergraduate degree in physical education, I should > think you would know that. Graduate work in a health > curriculum will enhance your opportunity to be hired as a > physcial education/health teacher if you are looking to > complete the whole package. Good luck, keep reading > journals and know your content.
AMEN to Mrs. Prevolos!!! We have enough problems trying to show everybody that we are qualified and "real" teachers, I would hope we wouldn't have our own people calling us "gym" teachers. In my opinion I teach the most important subject, period. Your health should be the #1 priority in your life. Again, thank you Mrs. Prevolos you are a very intelligent lady:) Patrick
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On 6/20/08, Soon-to-be Mrs. Moore wrote: > I just graduated with...See More