There is a big difference in employment in normal universities, and candidates should choose wisely!
Career opportunities at teacher training colleges vary widely, but they can be simply divided into the following levels from which applicants can make an informed choice.
There must be a deep-seated reason why teaching has become a popular profession and has been loved by people for a long time. The desire for stability and decency seems to be deeply ingrained in our Chinese blood.
The teaching profession is highly respected not only in our country, but also abroad. Regardless of salary, teaching is a well-respected profession, at least in the eyes of most people.
Even if poor, it is a symbol of culture and education and will earn the respect of others. In addition, many people believe that the teaching profession brings additional income. During university entrance exams, parents, especially girls, usually go to great lengths to persuade their children to study the profession of teacher training. The different levels of this type of education are briefly described below.
Teacher training colleges are divided into different categories. Popular majors certainly offer a wider range of employment opportunities, so it makes sense that many people choose these majors. However, competition is also fierce and there is a lot of mobility. As a result, there are significant differences in the difficulty of employment and the learning experience.
In other words, the Faculty of Education can be divided into the following levels. Beijing Normal University and East China Normal University are known to be outstanding educational institutions. Beijing Normal University (BNU) has maintained a leading position in teacher education, comparable to Peking University and Tsinghua University.
At the same time, East China Normal University, located in the economically active town of Majia, has been rising in its gaokao scores and is gradually moving closer to the capital, despite its relative lack of resources.
These include engagement"Project 211"Northeast Normal University, Central China Normal University and Southwest University. Nanjing Normal University, Shaanxi Normal University, and South China Normal University also belong to this group.
It is not difficult to see that neither the universities directly under the Ministry of Education nor their affiliated institutions have been weakened by affiliation. In fact, the same is true for other types of universities, and it cannot simply be assumed that universities affiliated with the Ministry of Education are necessarily inferior to universities directly affiliated with the Ministry of Education.
The third group includes Hunan Normal University and Capital Normal University. These two universities are slightly weaker than the above-mentioned universities, but they outperform their rivals in the national rankings.
The fourth level includes a number of non-dual-track institutions, which are slightly inferior to the previous level. For example, Zhejiang Normal University, Shandong Normal University, Henan Normal University, Liaoning Normal University, Tianjin Normal University, and Hangzhou Normal University are all named after cities.
Finally, there are some public universities that have some local visibility but may not be as popular in rural areas. These universities include Hainan Normal University, Jilin Normal University, Hubei Normal University, and North China Normal University.
The employment situation of normal graduates varies greatly, and candidates need to make rational decisions.
The above hierarchy indicates that the Faculty of Education covers applicants in all grades from elementary school to dual degree programs and majors. No matter what grade you're in, if you work hard enough, you can always find the right university for you to apply to. But it's important to stress that going to college doesn't necessarily mean becoming a teacher.
This may seem like a step closer to your dreams, but it can actually change the course of your life. Past graduates have at least the opportunity to attend an institution they are not prepared for, but without the risk of losing their jobs.
However, changes in fertility rates and the implementation of measures to reduce the double burden mean that vocational education is no longer a clear career ladder, and the prospects for teacher training graduates are not optimistic. What is certain is that in the future there will be a polarization in the employment of teacher training graduates.
If you're lucky enough to study at a prestigious school like Beijing Normal University, you usually don't need to worry too much about employment unless you have high hopes or compromises. However, the situation is less rosy for many students who have graduated from a second entrepreneurship or teacher training program.
It is basically comparable to the clinical curriculum in the medical field. Another disadvantage of the teacher program is that students from other universities who did not choose this degree program in the entrance exam, as long as they pass the teacher qualification exam, can enter employment in this field.
What is widely controversial is that the recruitment advertisement for primary and secondary schools in a city in Henan Province shows that the comprehensive ranking of the normal college is not higher than that of the other 985 schools, and even inferior to Beijing Normal University. Although this phenomenon is highly controversial, it is an objective fact. Therefore, parents should be more cautious when persuading their children to choose normal majors, and should carefully examine their children's learning ability and hobbies.
There is a common misconception in the education community that teacher training is mainly focused on subject knowledge, and that students who have excellent grades and knowledge of the subject will be able to take on the role of teachers.
The reality is quite the opposite. Many people who excel in their subjects are on the verge of depression because their personalities, emotional intelligence, and charisma keep them from fitting in with their surroundings.
The role of a teacher is complex and requires not only solid subject knowledge but also good communication skills. This is especially true at the compulsory education level, where students' values are being formed. Teachers who are too introverted are unable to interact effectively with their students. Some students and parents may bully or disdain teachers with poor communication skills. Inexperienced teachers may take students lightly and fail to prevent problems before they occur. As a result, students who decide to study a career as a teacher need to consider a variety of factors, not just subject knowledge.