Teacher Dutch (Docent Nederlands)
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A teacher Dutch is responsible for teaching the Dutch language to pupils, students or adults, which may relate to different schools and levels. A Dutch teacher will generally teach within primary education, secondary education or adult education. Depending on the level, the Dutch teacher will try to increase the vocabulary and grammar of the Dutch language by giving lessons. These lessons can be carried out in writing, but also by means of viewing and listening exercises. The Dutch language is also called the smallest world language. This is not because so many people speak Dutch, but because the Netherlands has historically played an important role in the world. The Dutch language consists of more than a million words. Within Europe, about twenty-five million people speak Dutch as their mother tongue. The Dutch language is mainly spoken in the Netherlands, Belgium, Suriname, Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten. Also in Germany there is a small part at the border that learns Dutch at school. In Belgium there are about six million Flemish people who speak the Dutch language. The Dutch language is important for all residents of the Netherlands, because it concerns our mother tongue. Without good Dutch, daily functioning is in many cases difficult. Those who cannot read or write well will regularly run into problems. It is the Dutch teacher who is responsible for teaching the Dutch language. The Dutch language can be quite difficult for people, because dt mistakes are easily made. Also the application of the right verbs, such as laying or lying down, being able or knowing often goes wrong. Especially non-native speakers often have difficulty with the Dutch language. A Dutch teacher does not always have to work for a school community. Consider, for example, adult education.
A Dutch teacher is therefore responsible for teaching the Dutch language to students. Learning the Dutch language in a good way will in most cases be done step by step by deepening. The regular conduct of written and oral tests is also part of the work of a Dutch teacher. A Dutch teacher does more than just teach grammar. Literature is also an important part of the Dutch language. A Dutch teacher guides the students with their study tasks. This can be oral, through books, or through modern ways such as the internet. It is very important that a teacher can motivate and enthuse his students. A Dutch teacher can be expected to have an excellent command of the Dutch language orally and in writing. The oral and written expression skills of a Dutch teacher must therefore be good. As a Dutch teacher, you must also have didactic skills to be able to teach students in a good way. The most important professional tasks of a Dutch teacher are teaching and training students, guiding students, developing professional expertise and designing learning arrangements. In addition, a Dutch teacher can be expected to contribute to the educational organization.
IMPORTANCE OF GOOD DUTCH
The importance of the Dutch language should not be underestimated, because most people regularly write letters, read texts and speak Dutch. Especially applying the correct spelling is important to be able to write correct letters. Without mastering the Dutch language, functioning within society can be difficult. Mastering the Dutch language can be seen as an important business card. Think, for example, of people who have to write a cover letter. Employers and recruiters pay attention to possible errors in cover letters, which will significantly reduce the chances of an invitation. To prevent these kinds of problems, it is therefore advisable to follow Dutch lessons. As described earlier, a Dutch teacher may also have to deal with adults who want to master the Dutch language. Especially for non-native speakers, learning the Dutch language is not easy. This usually concerns non-Native speakers who speak a non-West Germanic language. Think, for example, of Arabic, Italian, French or Spanish. In general, English and Germans have less difficulty learning the Dutch language. English and German are part of the West Germanic languages.
WHAT DOES A DUTCH TEACHER DO:
TRAINING TO BECOME A DUTCH TEACHER
Those who want to work as a Dutch 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 Dutch 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 Dutch teacher is possible in various ways. If you are already a dutch second-degree teacher, you can automatically move on to the first-degree programme. 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 A DUTCH TEACHER CAN WORK
In most cases, a Dutch teacher works within secondary education. Secondary education can relate to VMBO schools, MBO schools or HBO schools. In addition, a Dutch teacher can work within adult education. Of course, a Dutch teacher can also work within primary education. In that case, we do speak of a primary school teacher. A primary school teacher should be seen as an all-round teacher, who will teach various subjects. It is also conceivable that a Dutch teacher can be regarded as a tutor.
COMPETENCES DUTCH TEACHER
The most important competence of a Dutch teacher is that he or she has didactic skills. In addition, a Dutch teacher must have the necessary professional knowledge with regard to the Dutch language. Communication in general can also be seen as an important competence, because a Dutch teacher can have to 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, a Dutch teacher has to deal with fixed professional competences that are all learned during the training.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A DUTCH TEACHER
Finding work as a Dutch 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 programme you naturally have many more opportunities as a Dutch teacher. Most schools or educational institutions are eager for qualified teachers. Growing as a Dutch teacher should be seen in obtaining your first-degree qualification and further specializations in education. A possible additional position as a Dutch teacher can 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 the Dutch teacher works.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY OF DUTCH 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 a Dutch 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 a Dutch 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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