[nobe-l] an introduction

[Marianne]

I would go for it if it is really what you want to do.  Spend as much time 
in the classroom as you can now so if you decide teaching is not for you it 
is not too late to go in another direction.  I think teaching history, 
government or behavioral sciences would be a good area for someone who is 
visually impaired.  There will be questions about classroom management so be 
prepared to know how to resolve those issues.  You need to think about those 
issues now.  Good luck to you.
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right now the trend according to the Occupation Handbook it's average
growth for till the point of 2016 where it will probably decline.
Remember too that I can teach political science and psychology that is
provided at most advanced schools. The baby boomers are retiring
starting next year that will open up some teacher positions. History
is a strong assion of mine as well just mainly into specialization
studies. American history is really quite simple and european history
is something that to many other people are going into right now. Maybe
something like chinese or asian history as a whole. Anyways, I am
thinking about becoming an instructor at a community college in
Colorado one of these days.

On 10/23/09, Marianne <mdenning at cinci.rr.com> wrote:
> Peter,  I think, in general, finding a teacher position in social studies 
> or
> history is very difficult for anyone.  There are more teachers than needed
> at this time.  I think you can teach anything you want to teach with a
> visual impairment but you will have to work to sell yourself to the 
> school.
> I found schools a little afraid to hire me because they thought I would
> request all of the same accommodations they provide for students.  If you
> want to be a teacher look at areas where there are teacher shortages in 
> your
> state and think about going into one of those fields.  By the way, history
> is my passion but I am a teacher of children who are visually impaired.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Peter Wolfe" <sunspot005 at gmail.com>
> To: <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 2:02 AM
> Subject: [nobe-l] an introduction
>
>
> Nobel members and contributers,
>
>
>     My name is Peter, who is a sophomore in a major university. My
> major is social science/history education for my under graduate
> degree. I was wondering what you guys thought about that as a viable
> major for a blind teacher and in general as teachers or students
> yourself? There will be no minor because I’ve got a total of 73 hours
> left to go and I think minors by and large are pointless. What are
> some common challenges that blind teachers face in a public, private
> or non-profit setting being a teacher in elementary, secondary or
> post-secondary facility? Thanks for all of your post as long as they
> are constructive.
> Adios,
>
>
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