If teaching a particular subject or area of education beyond the high school
level appeals to you, then earning your Doctorate Degree in Education is worth
pursuing. If continuing research and study of your specific field of
interest is something you find challenging and satisfying, a doctorate, or Ph.D.
is your goal in education.
Higher education involves the realm of colleges and universities, which
require a teacher or professor to be more acquainted with the subject they
teach. At a minimum, that teacher or professor must hold a doctorate in
education. This degree usually requires six years of full time study beyond the
Bachelor degree.
Postsecondary teachers can also be found teaching in career and technical
institutions and encounter not only college students, but other students
studying for certification in various fields and students who may be required to
obtain additional certification in their current fields.
Teachers form lesson plans, present material to students, evaluate progress,
and respond to learning needs. Higher level educators may teach several related
courses in their area of expertise. They give lectures, direct seminars, and
supervise student laboratories for undergraduate and graduate students. Job
duties include preparation of lectures, class exercises and lab projects,
grading paperwork and exams, and working with individual students in an advisory
role.
The instructor with a doctorate degree must also perform significant research
in the subjects they teach. In order to keep abreast of new developments in
their fields of study, they are encouraged to consult with organizations in
government, business, community, and non-profit sectors. They also keep up with
research being done through reading current literature, attending conferences in
their areas of interest, and in discussions with colleagues. University
professors working on their doctorate degree are encouraged to continue research
of their own through experiments, data collection and analysis, and examination
of other sources. Findings are published in scholarly journals, magazines,
books, and Internet media sites.
Postsecondary instructors are comfortable with computers, including Internet
use, email, and various software programs. Some utilize computers as teaching
aids and post class notes or schedules and course content on the Internet. The
advent of the chat room has improved communication between students and
teachers.
A doctorate degree in education allows instructors to teach courses remotely
via the Internet. Distance learning is increasing as students are often working
while attending classes. In the past, few subjects were taught outside the
traditional classroom. Since many required hands-on projects and training on
specialized equipment, teacher oversight was regarded as necessary. Due to the
increase in computer technology, almost everything necessary in a classroom can
be simulated in cyberspace.
Many vocational and technical education schools employ postsecondary
instructors. These schools offer certification for occupations requiring
specialized skills, but not four-year degrees. Classes are more often in
laboratory or industrial settings, providing students with hands-on
learning.
Today teachers seek to continue their education in order to assist students
in their transition from school to workplace. By maintaining their
understanding of new and developing technology and ensuring they are up to date
on the workforce conditions in their respective fields, they are better able to
give guidance, and students benefit greatly from their years of experience and
expertise.
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