Final Post

This post is a final summary of all the blogs I have written. I have noticed a common theme throughout my posts and that is what I will be addressing today. The debate I've been having with myself is what age level to teach. For the longest time I could not decide if I wanted to be a high school math teacher or if I wanted to focus on early childhood education. It has been very difficult for me to make this decision because it is what defines my future. Since it is such a tough decision I decided to make a list of pros and cons for each.

High school math teacher
PROS:

• It will be easier for me to relate to the students because we will be closer in age.
• I will have a stronger relationship with high school students than with the children.
• If I were teaching at a high school I will most likely be more involved with the school because I could possibly coach volleyball or track.
• I think I will have more impact on students lives as a teacher at the high school level because I will be helping them to decide their future plans.

CONS:

• The requirements to be a math teacher at a high school level are very demanding and I will have to take a lot of summer classes and a lot of credit hours during the actual school year.

Early Childhood Education

PROS:

• It would be easier to teach younger children because they have an easy curriculum. 
• Getting in touch with parents would be easier than getting in touch with the parents of teenagers.
• If I go with early childhood education I will be able to obtain my degree faster.
• I have a lot of experience with teaching and handling young children.

CONS:

• Math is my favorite subject and I am very good at it. If I choose early childhood education I will be done with math classes and that means giving up something I enjoy.

As you can see this is an extremely hard decision. After much thinking I have decided to take the route of becoming a high school math teacher. I realize that it will be tougher and more difficult for me to accomplish but I would be much happier in the future. 

This course helped me a lot in choosing what I want to do with my life. I experienced and observed a lot of what will soon be my future. I can now confidently say I know exactly what I want to do with my life.