Hi
I was wondering if anyone could give me their opinion on how useful a Masters degree is as a teacher? Also if you have completed one, what was it like difficulty wise? During my degree I juggled 2 jobs, children (one with additional needs) and general life/household duties. This combined with mitigating circumstances just before my final submission date meant that I just missed out on a 2:1 and gained a 2:2 as it was only based on final year grades. I want to check I am not going to fail massively and I'm being unrealistic on what I can achieve. Life is more settled and I have quit one job so things are easier now. I want to be able to at least get the 40 mark to pass.
I have found a MEd course I would really love to study in a subject that I have a keen interest in but aside from personal interest, I wondered if it's viewed as worth having or not particularly that important?
I have always wanted to be a teacher and I have been working as an LSA for 5 years whilst I have studied. I have a BA (hons) in education and due to personal circumstances I have decided that it would be best to do my teacher training in about 3 years time or later but want to do something in the meantime. The course is in Autism and in an educational context which is relevant to my current role and I hope to remain in special education. It also may help if I later decide on a career change such as an Autism advisory teacher role if I ever want to leave teaching. My current workplace said it was worthwhile as when I am a teacher I would get 2 SEN points on the pay scale.