Math And Science
Secondary Teacher Preparation
(MASST)
Recent surveys of Georgia secondary science teachers found that 72% did not decide to become science teachers before reaching college. If you are interested in science or mathematics, we invite you to explore the teaching field with the support of MASST. This group of dedicated individuals at Columbus State University include educators from the Colleges of Education and Science who are available to help you become a highly qualified teacher in one of the “in-demand” teaching areas of Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and Geology/Earth Science.
WHY DO YOU WANT TO TEACH?
This question has been asked to people who have expressed their desire to become a teacher. Depending upon which words were emphasized, the question can sound contemptible, incomprehensible, or derogatory!
“WHY do you want to teach?”
“Why DO you want to teach?
“Why do YOU want to teach?”
“Why do you WANT to teach?”
and lastly,
“Why do you want TO TEACH?”
Everyone has his or her own reasons for becoming a teacher. Each one is personal and forged from a lifetime of experiences. An article in the November 1997 publication of Research in Education by Ivan Reid and Jonathan Caudwell outlined what their research discovered.
A questionnaire was filled out by pre-service teachers and asked them to identify reasons why they wanted to teach. Items marked “very important” were:
1. I enjoy working with children.
2. Teaching will bring me a greater sense of job satisfaction.
3. I want to sustain, share, and use my knowledge.
4. Teaching will be challenging, bring responsibility.
5. The teaching environment will be enjoyable.
6. I want to improve the life chances of others.
7. I was inspired by a teacher and want to follow his or her role model.
Whatever your reasons for wanting to teach, we want to talk to you.
Contact Dr. Cindy Henning at henning_cindy@colstate.edu for information about our secondary math and science teaching programs.
Send mail to
henning_cindy@colstate.edu with questions or
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Last modified:
02/07/07