Azriel Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 So phamily, here's the deal. I have an undergrad degree in English and had a secondary teaching cert that I never used. I subbed, got a job in an IT company for the summer and have been there 12 years come July. I obtained my Master's degree from the University of Phoenix almost three years ago. Sheesh, that's hard to believe. Anyway, I have a Master's in Organizational Management. So, my question is this: Should I apply to teach for the University of Phoenix online? Considerations are as follows: I'm a mother to a 3 year old, have a full time job, ... oh, and I'm a wife too. Teaching part time would limit me to one class that is usually is about six weeks in length. There is no guarantee that I would be given back to back classes, and there could be breaks in class load. I just feel like I need to be doing something else with my degrees besides Risk and Issue management for the Navy/MC. Anyway .. what say you pham? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 How much time does each class take? Is it a set time every day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRMiller Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 [quote name='Azriel' post='1168316' date='Jan 17 2007, 09:49 PM'] So phamily, here's the deal. I have an undergrad degree in English and had a secondary teaching cert that I never used. I subbed, got a job in an IT company for the summer and have been there 12 years come July. I obtained my Master's degree from the University of Phoenix almost three years ago. Sheesh, that's hard to believe. Anyway, I have a Master's in Organizational Management. So, my question is this: Should I apply to teach for the University of Phoenix online? Considerations are as follows: I'm a mother to a 3 year old, have a full time job, ... oh, and I'm a wife too. Teaching part time would limit me to one class that is usually is about six weeks in length. There is no guarantee that I would be given back to back classes, and there could be breaks in class load. I just feel like I need to be doing something else with my degrees besides Risk and Issue management for the Navy/MC. Anyway .. what say you pham? [/quote] I know someone who teaches there and also takes care of her disabled son and is a wife. If you PM me, I can possibly have her email you if you like. She's a really sweet person, very much filled with Christ's love. She also one of the people who helped me as I was converting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azriel Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 No, no set time every day, because its online. I would estimate probably needing 10-15 hours a week to devote to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Can you pick your class time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azriel Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 Basically yes, there really is not class time per se, its all done on message board type format, with threads. SRMiller - thank you, I believe I'll take you up on that, look for a PM from me soon. I also have a friend who teaches there, and she's given me some of the ins and outs too. Thanks so much for your help so far guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lterrebrood Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Sounds like something you could at least try.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 You use your degree to play Risk? I was never very good at that game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azriel Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 Yep. I get to play Risk with the Navy! and Marine Corp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azriel Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 C'mon, pham, I need more input please....pretty please??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 [quote name='Azriel' post='1170010' date='Jan 19 2007, 08:24 AM'] C'mon, pham, I need more input please....pretty please??? [/quote] How do you feel about it after praying a rosary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azriel Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 A very good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 [quote name='Azriel' post='1170260' date='Jan 19 2007, 01:48 PM'] A very good idea. [/quote] sometimes I get lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birgitta Noel Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 How many students will you have? My experience with teaching is that it always takes longer than you think it will.... Also, how important is it to you to look your students in the eye? I depend on visual clues from my students to know if they're "getting it" when I teach and to guide my lectures.... And yes, of course, pray! I may have missed this, but have you taught before? Have you taught this subject before? The first time teaching a class always takes up more time because you have to prep everything from scratch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azriel Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 Lots of good questions ... I have taught before. Although, technically, it was as a student teacher, sub, and corporate trainer. I was corporate trainer for about 3 years. And have since facilitated classes. As a graduate of the online course, I've found that its not necessarily imperative to look a student in the eye, and find that at least at the collegiate level that taking an online course can force participation (at least at U of P where participation is mandatory). I do agree that when I taught face to face, visual clues were very very important. As to the subject I'd be teaching, it would be something that I do on a daily basis in my current job. Leadership skills, change management, risk management etc. I do know that U of P has a mentoring program for new teachers that help you get through your first class. I've thought about trying for a job at the local community college, but I think given my life circumstances, I would be better off in the online environment, since it can go where I go. I don't know. I love how U of P is structured towards students who are returning to school, or already have full time jobs. Lots to think about .. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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