I'm interested in starting my own language school. Although I've been teaching for 10 years, I don't have any formal teaching education, and I'm really interested in learning more about teaching methods in second language acquisition. I do have a degree in business at the undergraduate level, but I would also like to pursue an MBA with a concentration in entrepreneurship and start my school. I'm at a crossroads and don't know which way to go. Help!
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You really have to take some teaching classes if you want to learn about teaching methods. You could just research the methods and hire teachers to implement the methods you decide are the best. You would run the business end of the school because no one would take you seriously as a teacher without a teaching degree. It would hamper your ability to enroll students.
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Get your MBA. I think so many school districts have financial problems because they are truly businesses being run by people that know nothing about business. They may have been great teachers in the classroom, but that does not mean they know how to run a school/district. I would get my MBA and start your school. Hire great staff and then you can take a course here and there so that you truly know the methods and principals your teachers are utilizing in their classrooms.
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Get the MBA. You will have a solid business background to run a successful school. Also, as part of your business plan, hire qualified and competent language instructors to help you build-up your customer base and credibility. While growing the business, enroll in a distant learning program to obtain either a teaching certificate or a teaching degree to supplement your already impressive credentials. Good luck on your endeavors.
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