rarely realize exactly what they are getting themselves into
demanding and a stressful occupation
180-190 days a year, but teachers work at night, on weekends, on holidays. During the summer, teachers evaluate the previous school year and prepare for the forthcoming year, developing materials and curriculum
many programs do not require teachers to complete any sort of student teaching.
Without student teaching, teachers have not had the opportunity to observe other more experienced teachers or to observe how teachers handle discipline
(IEPS, rosters, reports, testing info, bell schedules