Conference Name: Paris International Conference on Teaching, Education & Learning, 10-11 January 2024

Conference Dates: 16-Feb- 2020 to 17-Feb- 2020

Conference Venue: Pullman Paris Centre – Bercy Address: 1 Rue de Libourne, 75012 Paris, France
Appears in: PUPIL: International Journal of Teaching, Education and Learning (ISSN 2457-0648)
Publication year: 2024

Mary Lipsy, 2024

Volume 2024, pp. 01-05
DOI- https://doi.org/10.20319/ictel.2024.0105
This paper can be cited as: Lipsy, M. (2024). Relation between Teaching and Education. Paris
International Conference on Teaching, Education & Learning, 10-11 January 2024.
Proceedings of Teaching and Education Research Association (TERA), 2024, 01-05.

RELATION BETWEEN TEACHING AND EDUCATION

Mary Lipsy
M.A., B.Ed., Saint Thomas College, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India
[email protected]

Abstract
Choosing a school subject to specialize in is largely a personal choice that is going to be dependent
on your interests as an individual and your strengths as a teacher. In addition, the school subjects
that you end up teaching in the classroom may vary from year to year, so it's important to have a
broad education as well as several specialties. When you start thinking about what you want to
teach, you should consider the subjects you enjoy and are passionate about and the age and grade
level of the students you plan to work with, as well as in-demand subjects. While you may be called
upon to teach various subjects, these are all considerations and can impact your career path as a
teacher.

1. What to Consider When Choosing a School Subject to Teach?

Here are a few considerations that you need to make as you decide on the best subject
to teach:
 Identify what you are most passionate about and see if you can leverage that as you pursue
your degree in education or as you earn teaching certifications. Many teachers find that they enjoy

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teaching their own favorite subjects once they are in the classroom. You also may want to think
about what other career paths you considered. For example, an education student who also
considered a career as an engineer may be well-suited to teaching science or math courses.
 Choose a favorite school subject but be open to teaching other courses or subjects that are
similar. Specializing in a specific school subject is the first step toward fine-tuning your degree in
education, but it's important to keep in mind that you may not be teaching this subject immediately
upon entering the classroom. By being flexible and open-minded, you can prepare yourself to teach
variations of your favorite subject and still be an effective, passionate educator.
 Consider the age and grade level of the students that you will be working with once you
are in the classroom. The teaching methods that you use and subject matter that you cover will vary
greatly depending on the grade level that you teach. If you are hoping to teach elementary students,
for example, you are not going to need an in-depth background in biology, chemistry, and physics.
It is important to keep in mind the lesson planning age level that you will be focused on as you
decide on a school subject to specialize in.
 Think about any goals you may have, or alternative careers that you may consider in the
future. In all likelihood, you are going to begin your career in education in the classroom. However,
a degree in education and professional experience as a teacher can lead you down many paths. If
you feel that you may be well-suited to an alternative teaching career in the future, then you may
want to begin to prepare now by specializing in a specific subject area. For instance, a teacher who
specializes in language arts may take their career down a different path in the future as a reading
intervention specialist.
Consider the current market demands. Ultimately, your passion in a particular subject
should be your priority, but you should at least consider what types of teachers are in the highest
demand right now. If the demands of the market are well-suited to your personal interests, you can
easily narrow down a subject area to focus on.
When you weigh all of these factors, you will find that it's relatively easy to narrow
down which subjects are best for you to teach once you graduate and begin your career in the
classroom. Preparing now by specializing in one or more subjects will help you land that dream
job.

2. Can You Teach Multiple Subjects?

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 Yes, you will find that no matter which grade level that you teach, you will have the
opportunity to teach multiple subjects. Here's what you need to know:

 Elementary teachers often teach several subjects on any given day. An elementary
classroom teacher is going to need to focus on the core subjects of language arts, writing,
reading and math. This same classroom teacher is also going to need to dive into science,
social studies, and other subjects that complement the curriculum. At the elementary
level, there also is the possibility to focus on special subject areas, such as physical
education, music, foreign language, and the arts.
 Middle school teachers are often more specialized and focus on a specific subject area.
However, within that subject area, they may teach multiple courses. For instance, a
middle school science teacher may teach courses such as biology, chemistry,
environmental science, and geography.
 High school teachers tend to be the most focused on their specialties. A language arts
teacher in high school, for example, may teach several literature classes at different
levels. Within those literature classes, the teacher often has the ability to customize the
curriculum to include specific topics that are of interest to them.

To have a career that is both varied and rewarding, you can consider specializing in
multiple subjects. While there are teachers in demand in almost every school district, you can make
yourself more marketable for the most prominent positions by earning multiple certifications in
various subjects.

Some of the best subjects to teach in the classroom, all of which you can specialize in
when you attend University of the Cumberland.

 Art  Mathematics
 Biology  Music Education
 Chemistry  Physics
 English  Social Studies
 French  Spanish
 Health & PE  Special Education

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 It's important to keep in mind that the school subject that is right for you may not be the
best option for another prospective teacher. Every teacher needs to determine what subject to teach
based on their own interests, experience, and strengths. You will need to be mindful of the fact
that the subject that you teach will require you to put in time for students in that specific area. The
subjects that you specialize in should be those that you are also interested in on a personal level,
because your passion will shine through in your work.

3. What is Learning?
On the other hand, learning is a mindset. Learning is progressive by itself. It is always
in the process of happening. When we are learning, we are actively changing. We can define
learning as the acquisition of new skills, knowledge, and values. Further, learning is an ongoing
process.
We learn throughout our lives. And that’s where the term lifelong learning comes from.
Moreover, lifelong learning is a self-motivated education. It is focused on personal
development. The purpose of it is to achieve personal fulfillment.
Usually, we bring learning to education. But there are many different ways in which we
can learn. For example, you can watch videos, read books, or even just talk to experienced people.
Formal education doesn’t always represent all of these options. We all have our own interests,
goals, curiosity, and motivations. And that is what leads us to learn new things. To learn something
new, you don’t necessarily need formal education. For example, we can develop new skills, such
as cooking, on our own.

4. What are the Differences between Education and Learning?

4.1. Five Differences between Education and Learning
4.1.1. Learning Methodology
Both learning and education have a great influence on our minds and character. Also,
they are related to the acquisition of knowledge. However, there is a difference in gaining
knowledge.
When it comes to learning, we gain knowledge through experience. In education, we
gain knowledge through educators.

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 Furthermore, learning is a basic instinct that we all have, while education is acquired by
individuals.
4.1.2. Duration
Learning is an informal and ongoing process. On the other hand, education is a formal
and temporary process.
4.1.3. Age
The difference between the two also includes an individual’s age. Education depends on
our age. We receive it at a certain age. On the contrary, learning has nothing to do with our age.
We learn all our lives.
4.1.4. Delivery
We get education from an outside source. Usually at school or university. And it’s
always well organized. On the other hand, learning evolves in the inner self. It is related to an
individual’s perception.
4.1.5. Ownership of Learning vs. Education
Finally, learning is self-motivated, while education is led and caused. Also, we learn
because of curiosity and the desire for discovery. However, education is metered and measured
and it’s a matter of mechanization.

5. Conclusion
Training your business development team must be a priority if you want to get more
results.
Effective training will help your team prioritize better their tasks, avoid wasting time on
the wrong opportunities, and ultimately, generate more revenue. By taking this approach, you will
be able to instill a love of learning in all your students and help them to discover their own interests
and passions. Most teachers find that this ability to connect with students is what makes their jobs
so rewarding.