Teacher English (Docent Engels)
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An teacher English is responsible for teaching the English language to pupils and/or students, which may relate to different schools and levels. An English teacher will generally teach within secondary education and adult education. Depending on the level, the English teacher will try to increase the vocabulary and grammar related to the English language of the pupils or students through teaching. These lessons can be carried out in writing, but also by means of viewing and listening exercises. The English language is spoken by many people as a second language and is an important language for Dutch people. The English language is not only important for people who go on holiday, because the English language can also play an important role within the business world. Speaking English is not difficult for most Dutch people, but speaking and writing the English language perfectly often is. Nevertheless, most Dutch people can manage in the English language. Those who speak English can actually manage in most countries, because there are many people who speak English. In short, we can best describe the work of an English teacher as preparing lessons and giving lessons to pupils or students. The substantive lessons with regard to the English language can differ per school and level of education. In addition, an English teacher can teach adults who want to master the English language. Obviously, an English teacher must have didactic skills to teach pupils, students and adults the English language in the right way. In addition to teaching English, an English teacher may in some cases be responsible for giving other lessons in the English language. Think, for example, of students who are following an international study.
An English teacher is therefore responsible for teaching the English language to students. Teaching a foreign language such as English will in most cases be done step by step through deepening. Regularly taking written and oral tests is also part of the work of an English teacher. An English teacher can be expected to have an excellent command of the English language orally and in writing. The oral and written expression skills of an English teacher must therefore be good. As an English teacher, you must also have didactic skills to be able to teach students in a good way. Students who start studying English will generally also have to do a longer period of internship abroad, such as in England, to learn the language even better. The most important professional tasks as an English teacher are teaching and training students, guiding students, developing professional expertise and designing learning arrangements. In addition, an English teacher can be expected to contribute to the educational organization.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
The English language has been the most influential language in the world since the 20th century. This is partly due to the British expansion to other parts of the world in the 19th century, which means that many people still speak the English language today. The English language is the first official language in various countries such as Australia, Belize, New Zealand, United Kingdom and the United States of America. In addition, there are many countries that have designated the English language as a second official language, such as Ireland and Canada. It is not the case that an English teacher can simply be compared to an American teacher, because the American language is a variant of the English language. In other words, there are important differences between the English and American languages. For example, Americans often use a different pronunciation and have a different vocabulary. The spelling is also different in many cases.
Learning the English language is becoming increasingly important for the Dutch, because the English language is common in the business world. Think, for example, of importers and traders, who work a lot internationally. In addition, mastering the English language is important for businessmen, ministers, ambassadors and for scientists. Just like the English language, it is also important for most Dutch people to master the German language.
WHAT DOES AN ENGLISH TEACHER DO:
TRAINING TO BECOME AN ENGLISH TEACHER
Those who want to work as an English teacher can choose from various national training options. However, there is a big difference between a first-degree or second-degree teacher. With the first-degree English course you can teach all classes at different levels. With the second-degree programme, you can teach in practical education, VMBO and lower secondary education (classes 1 to 3) of HAVO and VWO. In addition, you may teach students in vocational education and adult education (ROC). Most people are familiar with the so-called Pabo training to become a teacher. This training is now officially called "training for primary school teachers", and is a course at hbo level and can be followed both full-time and part-time. A course at the Pabo generally takes four years, depending on your previous education. There are more than forty so-called Pabo courses in the Netherlands. In exceptional cases, teacher training in primary education can also be completed more quickly. In addition, there is the possibility to teach as a lateral entrant with a higher professional education. It is important that you still get your qualification as a teacher, by following extra courses that will generally take two years. The training to become a first-degree English teacher is possible in various ways. If you are already a second-degree English teacher, you can automatically move on to the first-degree programme. In addition, there is the possibility to choose a direct education at hbo level or university level. In addition, there are also plenty of external training institutes where you can follow a course. Accounting is also important as an entrepreneur.
COMPANIES WHERE AN ENGLISH TEACHER CAN BE EMPLOYED
As an English teacher, you will in many cases work in secondary vocational education, secondary education or adult education. In a primary school, English teachers are a lot less common, which of course does not mean that this is not possible. In that case, we usually speak of a primary school teacher. A primary school teacher should rather be regarded as an all-round teacher, who is responsible for teaching various subjects.
COMPETENCES ENGLISH TEACHER
The most important competence of an English teacher is that an English teacher has didactic skills. In addition, an English teacher must have the necessary professional knowledge with regard to the English language. Communication in general can also be seen as an important competence, because an English teacher can deal with many different pupils, students and carers. In addition, motivating, inspiring and coaching can be regarded as important competencies. Generally important words are passion, energy, independence, stress resistance, predominance, flexibility, planning, organizing and controlling. Obviously, an English teacher has to deal with fixed professional competences that are all learned during the training.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS AN ENGLISH TEACHER
Finding work as an English teacher is usually no problem at all. Whether you have the first-degree or second-degree qualification does not make much difference to the chance of employment. It is true that with the first-degree program you naturally have many more opportunities as an English teacher. Most schools or educational institutions are eager for qualified teachers. Growing as an English teacher should be seen in obtaining your first-degree qualification and further specializations in education. A possible additional position as an English teacher may be the position of mentor. Working as a dean or as a career counsellor may also be possible, depending on the type of school where an English teacher works.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY OF ENGLISH TEACHER
As a teacher, your employment conditions are well regulated and laid down in the collective labour agreement, in which all employment conditions are regulated. Education has various advocates who are committed to education, such as the general education union. The salary as an English teacher is determined on the basis of fixed scales that are used in education. Exactly what scale someone ends up in strongly depends on the type of school and/or whether the teacher has a first-degree or second-degree qualification. But experience and years of service also play an important role in determining the salary. The salary as an English teacher will usually be between 2200 and 4600 euros gross per month, depending on the type of school, diplomas, age, experience and responsibilities.
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