Where to study as a teacher?

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"Teacher work is a quality mark of thinking, which requires a high level of intellectual ability, positive personal characteristics, emotional intelligence and several other characteristics. Modern learning methodologies and modern school greatly value an emotionally balanced and healthy learning environment that takes into account the personality and specificities of the student. The teacher must be a positive guide, inspirator and motivator, thereby giving impetus to the development of the student's forward-thinking self. At this point, 100% academic achievement is not an end in itself, but instead that the students develop a self-image, a belief in themselves and their abilities, an understanding of the world, a skill to choose their own path, and a skill to be happy in their choices." Eerik Säre, teacher of the Jaan Poska Gymnasium in Tartu

Where can I work as a teacher in the future? There are various variants!

• In a pre-school children's institution:

The kindergarten teacher is a supporter of child development, a learning environment designer, a curriculum developer, a team worker, a parent advisor and a lifelong learner. With a bachelor's degree, you can already start working as a teacher, but if you wish, you can continue your studies in a master's degree. A large proportion of those who have completed the curriculum work in kindergartens or orphanages. But maybe you want to set up your own child care, playland or interest circle instead?

• In the primary school or upper secondary school:

In the primary school and upper secondary school teacher qualification requirements is a master's degree (or corresponding qualification to it) and a teacher's profession.