Considering possibly trying to become an instructor. The instructor I had while in school will be retiring and while speaking to him, he mentioned that this would be a good job for me. I've considered teaching, I feel, I would like it., Any advise on being an instructor, this class would be for high school students.
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bphgravity
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Have you tried mentoring? Helping a few persons at a time will help you determine if taking on the challenges of an entire class is for you.
I got into instructing by first helping a few of my co-workers study for their journeyman license exam. This led to once or twice a month group "classes" then eventually weekly meetings and study.
This led me to believe I would enjoy and could handle a real class with a real program.
I would also take as many courses and seminars as possible. Not only will this sharpen your skills, but it will also provided you some tips on presentation and organization.
Do you live in the Florida area, or able to make it here in the month of June or July? Mike Holt just happens to be offering an instructor conference for instructors looking to advance their skills and abilities. Here's where you can find more information:
Mike Holt's Instructor Conference
Have you tried mentoring? Helping a few persons at a time will help you determine if taking on the challenges of an entire class is for you.
I got into instructing by first helping a few of my co-workers study for their journeyman license exam. This led to once or twice a month group "classes" then eventually weekly meetings and study.
This led me to believe I would enjoy and could handle a real class with a real program.
I would also take as many courses and seminars as possible. Not only will this sharpen your skills, but it will also provided you some tips on presentation and organization.
Do you live in the Florida area, or able to make it here in the month of June or July? Mike Holt just happens to be offering an instructor conference for instructors looking to advance their skills and abilities. Here's where you can find more information:
Mike Holt's Instructor Conference
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Try substituting at a school that offers courses you are interested in teaching. If the environment is acceptable and you are agreeable to the administration they usually can direct you towards certification, and also provide references for positions at other schools.
Try substituting at a school that offers courses you are interested in teaching. If the environment is acceptable and you are agreeable to the administration they usually can direct you towards certification, and also provide references for positions at other schools.
cormier_paul
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I teach in a high school electrical shop and there is only 4 words you need to know;
"Its only a movie"
On a series note, its all about classroom management. Develop rituals and routines and follow them to the tee. Remember that there just kids and no matter how hard you try they will fool around, your job is to minimize the fooling around. Besides that just make sure nobody kills themselves and you'll be ok.
I teach in a high school electrical shop and there is only 4 words you need to know;
"Its only a movie"
On a series note, its all about classroom management. Develop rituals and routines and follow them to the tee. Remember that there just kids and no matter how hard you try they will fool around, your job is to minimize the fooling around. Besides that just make sure nobody kills themselves and you'll be ok.
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Ken: Go for it! I attended a voc-tech high school and was drawn to the teaching except that the pay was lousy. I started teaching part time at a community college and when I retired in 1980 started to teach full time. You will be amazed at what you didn't know about the trade until students ask questions. I took a sixty hour course that was required at the time in instructor training given by a university. It was one of the best courses I ever took. Later I went for my Bachelor and Master in Voc Ed but that first course was THE course. The industry badly needs instructors. Once you get your feet wet you'll not only enjoy teaching but also realize that the electrical field is one of many wonders.
Ken: Go for it! I attended a voc-tech high school and was drawn to the teaching except that the pay was lousy. I started teaching part time at a community college and when I retired in 1980 started to teach full time. You will be amazed at what you didn't know about the trade until students ask questions. I took a sixty hour course that was required at the time in instructor training given by a university. It was one of the best courses I ever took. Later I went for my Bachelor and Master in Voc Ed but that first course was THE course. The industry badly needs instructors. Once you get your feet wet you'll not only enjoy teaching but also realize that the electrical field is one of many wonders.
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Hello Everyone,
I recently accepted a part time job teaching Code 1 to apprentices one night a week for 3 hours.It's a 12 week class, so far it's going pretty good, We've been through Articles 90, 100 and up to Article 200. I'm looking for some pointers on how to make my class more interesting. We usually chat about work experiences on and off through the evening to break the monotony. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
CT Sparky
Hello Everyone,
I recently accepted a part time job teaching Code 1 to apprentices one night a week for 3 hours.It's a 12 week class, so far it's going pretty good, We've been through Articles 90, 100 and up to Article 200. I'm looking for some pointers on how to make my class more interesting. We usually chat about work experiences on and off through the evening to break the monotony. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
CT Sparky
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Re: Need Help
Check out this thread, there was some good tips there.
As an update, the boss never stepped aside, so oh well.
Check out this thread, there was some good tips there.
As an update, the boss never stepped aside, so oh well.
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It all boils down to the pay received for the knowledge. Why should I go to school, rack my brains for maybe 30,000 per year.
That's the attitude around here, (my area)
Salaries are totally based upon revenue generated.
And electrician make the lower salary of A/c and plumbers.... why is that?
It all boils down to the pay received for the knowledge. Why should I go to school, rack my brains for maybe 30,000 per year.
That's the attitude around here, (my area)
Salaries are totally based upon revenue generated.
And electrician make the lower salary of A/c and plumbers.... why is that?
Ed MacLaren
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The last five years that I worked, I posted all the learning materials on the college web server. The learning guides, assignments, project sheets, handouts, etc, for each module of the program, in fact, all of the printed materials.
The students could access the materials, and print them, from any computer in the resource center/library.
No more file cabinets full of paper to manage.
Ed
That was me too, for many years.
The last five years that I worked, I posted all the learning materials on the college web server. The learning guides, assignments, project sheets, handouts, etc, for each module of the program, in fact, all of the printed materials.
The students could access the materials, and print them, from any computer in the resource center/library.
No more file cabinets full of paper to manage.
Ed
john m. caloggero
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To Ken9897: I was an electrician for 19 yrs and got talked into taking a teaching position at a technical vocational. There are certain prerequisites that must be satisfied before you can teach. Each state or city may have different requirements. Some will allow you to teach after taking a written and practical exam and then allow a specific time for you to become certified by taking mandatory courses at a local institution. The best thing to do is contact the technical administrators at the school, they can point you in the right direction to obtain the necessary information either at the city or state level. Good Luck, it's a great profession, I did it for 10 yrs and then went to work for NFPA.
To Ken9897: I was an electrician for 19 yrs and got talked into taking a teaching position at a technical vocational. There are certain prerequisites that must be satisfied before you can teach. Each state or city may have different requirements. Some will allow you to teach after taking a written and practical exam and then allow a specific time for you to become certified by taking mandatory courses at a local institution. The best thing to do is contact the technical administrators at the school, they can point you in the right direction to obtain the necessary information either at the city or state level. Good Luck, it's a great profession, I did it for 10 yrs and then went to work for NFPA.
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