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| I am in my third year of school for elementary education with a minor in special education and need some help with an interview. I have to interview any teacher and/or administration and have a few questions. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks everyone! Under here ( Read more... ) | |
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| any middle school teachers doing anti-bullying lessons? if so, any suggestions or ideas to help set up a good community at the school that can help alleviate bullying in school? i'm sure many of you are familiar with how big of a deal it has become. | |
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| I write a food blog, Willow Bird Baking, and I just wrote a post that made me think of you guys. I recently saw a letter written by an experienced teacher to his first-year-teacher self, and it reminded me of all the times I’ve thought, “I wish I’d known this when I started teaching.” Tomorrow is my last teacher workday before the students come back on Monday. What better time than the beginning of a new school year to write my own letter to my past self? So here is my letter to myself as a first-year teacher, along with a recipe for some "Fauxstess" Cupcakes. I'd LOVE to see your letter to your first-year self (if you're past that now, or maybe a letter to your future self? Be creative)! | |
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| what supplies do you require from your students for your class? last year i had them use a 3 subject notebook for reading (which had notes about stories, vocabulary), writing, and grammar. then i got each of them a separate journal for journal entries that were "Do Now's." it ended up that the kids didnt have enough room in the writing section because that's where we did most of our brainstorming, prewriting, planning, drafting, etc. so i'm just wondering which ways you've found to be effective for organization of materials to get some new ideas. | |
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| Hello All! My name is Melissa, and I'm a para-educator for a special ed department in a public high school. I'm part way through my master's degree and teaching certificate, and for one of my classes I'm doing some research on what people think about including multimedia and technology in instruction for students with IEPs, FSPs, and 504 plans. I'd really appreciate any and all participation in my project. If you are the PARENT or GUARDIAN of a child with an IEP, FSP, or 504 plan, please fill out my short, anonymous survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9GMNBFPIf you are a STUDENT or a FORMER STUDENT with an IEP, FSP, or 504 plan, please fill out my short, anonymous survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9BTKGJFIf you are a certificated TEACHER, please fill out my short, anonymous survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/93NBY3DThank you so much for all your help! | |
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| hello all,
i am going into my second year of teaching 7th grade language arts and i'm really excited. last year, i was really learning about the school/curriculum. this year i'd really like to try to add some new methods, teach some short stories that aren't in the book, etc. does anyone have any good books with fun/new methods for teaching reading/writing for middle schoolers that they use or recommend? | |
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| I wrote a grant proposal for the Pepsi Refresh Project to get classroom libraries all over my school. I could really use some support and votes. I work in a poor area, and my students don't have access to books at home. Here's the link: www.refresheverything.com/booksforelstonPlease take a minute to vote. It would mean a lot to me and my students. You can vote once a day until June 30 at midnight. If your school needs money for a project, I also recommend trying out your own proposal. | |
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| I have just completed my 4th year of teaching. Many would consider me a veteran. Ha! No matter how long we all are still learning, adapting, and maturing. This year has been a good year, but I'm so excited cause I know next year will be even better. I have had the most contact with teachers outside of my school this year. I have attended more conferences and workshops. These make a big difference. We need to share ideas, observe, and learn from all the possible examples around us. If you haven't already I encourage you to join one of the professional organizations and begin networking. I feel reenergized and rejuvenated, because I know there are so many opportunities out there. The main point of this post is to shine some light on educational funding. If your school system is anything lke mine, funding for teachnology is slim to none. I have made it my goal to seek out more grants for my students. Below is a link for Donorschoose and a sample project I recently submitted. The minigrant format is very simple on this site. If you have never heard of it I suggest you give it a try. I had one project funded last school year for grammar games. I'm aiming for an interactive board and a projector this time. If any of you have used the site before share what projects that you have had funded. The summer is the time to explore new funding opportunities so get to clicking. Donorschoose Project | |
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| I am now entering my 6th year teaching and I love it. Despite all the problems, there is nothing else I would want to do. Nothing makes me happier or more fullfilled. I wish I could say the same for others. I am always sad when I hear another one of my brothers and sisters quitting the profession Some things I've learned or things to keep in mind that help: - I have a voice and will use it through my UNION organization.
- I expected to be "a grunt in the war of public education."
- I've learned to teach with love and understanding.
- I had some real shitty teachers and didn't want to be like them.
- Everyone gets nervous when they are called down to the principal's office.
- Change seats every 9 weeks. Really does help the feng shui.
- There are some people who do need to quit teaching.
- The principal sets the tone of the school. Never leave a good principal if you have a choice.
- Hold high standards, no matter what.
- Give respect to get respect.
- Don't get overfamilar with a student. How would you feel if someone you don't really knew came up to you, telling you all your business?
- Don't hold information on them to be cruel.
- Don't be cruel. They will never respect you.
- Don't be extra mean cause someone giggled at you or tried you. Hellooo, shitty teaching. Just follow your procedures.
- Set rules the first day.
- Set procedures of how everything should be done that first week, i.e. lining up, fire drill procedures, etc.
- Give students' leadership roles like class cleaners, greeter, etc.
- Don't play favorites.
- Breathe.
- Don't let anyone mess with your planning time.
- Communicate with parents.
- Listen to your students.
- Compliment them all the time, even if they don't deserve it and have clench your teeth to get out the words ;)
So if you're at a turning point in your life, where you are burned-out, like 50% of 1st year teachers. I hope this helps. And hey, you have survived. - Mood:cold
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| It's been awhile since I've written one...and I was looking for suggestions as I am about to get married and am looking for a job in another area. Any help would be appreciated...thanks!! | |
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| Hey there folks,
I'm developing a lesson plan for geometric proofs, or at least an activity for them. The idea is that the students get split into groups and assigned a basic shape, however, they get to choose the dimensions of the shape. Now, they either choose the dimensions so that the proof shows that theirs is valid or invalid. They choose that upfront. I figure, whether they choose to be right or wrong, they have to understand the concept. Then they would use persuasive speech as well as the information to try and persuade their classmates one way or another on whether their shape is valid or not. Sort of trying to convince them. That way the audience also re-tests their knowledge of the proofs.
What I wanted help with is whether anyone knows of a good math site where the students could then share their puzzles with other students. Anyone able to help me with that? I'd appreciate it. | |
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| (cross-posted at ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif?v=92.2) teaching ) I'm currently teaching a few classes of Advanced Communications. This is my first year in this position; I'd previously been employed as an American and World Lit. teacher at the same high school. This year's been rocky in the sense that I didn't have as firm as grasp of the materials and fewer resources to work with, but I'm starting to get into the swing of things. Because I'm becoming more comfortable, I'm looking to expand my classroom and start looking at how to incorportae more technology into my room. Back when I was student teaching, I was fortunate enough to have a co-op who was working towards a paperless classroom and, thus, was heavily into Moodle. I got used to working with the technology very quickly, though I wouldn't label it user-friendly. I was able to set up a student message board for out-of-class discussions, journal writing assignments for students to submit digitally, and digital quizzes (with sections that self-scored! Heaven!). However, the school district I'm currently in doesn't have Moodle available for us to use. (I'm right in thinking that's a paid service, correct?) For those of you who currently have/have worked with digital classrooms, what tools have you found useful? For what have you used them? - Mood:curious
 - Music:"Sadie" - Blitzen Trapper
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| Does anyone have advice for me on Substitute Teaching? I would like to receive advice on how to make my day run more smoothly for work. Sometimes I am unable to teach because students would say the most random things and also make noises and talk to each other a lot or misbehaves during the class. I would like to learn more on classroom management and I have already improved tremendously in this area. I get different experiences at different school sites. If anyone has advice, that would be great. I would love to hear from you. | |
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| Hi Everyone,
I am currently a Substitute Teacher and will be participating in a Masters of Arts in Education and Teaching Program pretty soon. I have many kinds of experiences as a Substitute Teacher and it's an ongoing learning experience as I teach at different classrooms and environments. I was wondering if people can give me advice for substitute teaching and how to have a great time while working as a Substitute Teacher and how to make my classes run more smoothly. Can anyone give me classroom management advice? It appears to be a huge part of teaching and substitute teaching. Teaching the content of academic subjects is easy. Classroom Management can be a more difficult portion and I have improved tremendously in that area but still something I continue to work on.
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| Hello! I'm a new teacher. I teach ESL to 3-10 year-olds in Korea.
I've been doing this for over a year and I really enjoy the job, and I'm considering looking to obtain a license back in the USA. With that, I would be able to teach in international schools.
With that, I was wondering if anyone knew of any good post BA teaching programs that lead to a license.
I checked with my state university and was told that in order to enroll in their program (for alternative certification), I had to be hired as a full-time teacher first. The catch is that the profession is saturated and there are no teaching jobs available in my state.
Any information would really be appreciated! - Mood:blah
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| My name is Chris, and I'm studying to become a secondary math teacher in New Mexico. I browsed some of the postings in this group and I really like what I see. One of the main things I'm looking for are ideas for hands-on lessons and classroom management. We haven't gone over a lot of ideas for those areas in any of the classes I've taken. I've got about a year or so left before I enter the field, but in the mean time I'm tutoring elementary school kids one-on-one through a program here in town and have done some adult ESL tutoring. Otherwise my experience comes from helping out my sixth-grade nephew with his homework. I really look forward to getting more information and maybe giving back what I can. | |
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| but this is the most active teaching community I belong to.
I am prepping to take maternity leave at the beginning of April. What do I leave my long term sub? I plan on leaving binders with the units she needs to cover (I am in junior high) and the like, but I am wondering what will make the sub's job easier if they have immediate access to it? I was thinking of putting together a binder full of stuff-- school maps with emergency procedures, how to access the grading program and voice mail, etc.
What would you include, need or find helpful if you were a long term sub?
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| Does anyone's school provide English teachers with more prep periods, fewer students, or other accommodations to facilitate the assessment of student writing assignments?
We're doing some research on the most effective way to deal with the overwhelming nature of assigning and evaluating writing on a frequent basis and in a timely manner, and this info would really help :) Thanks! | |
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| Hello! I am a new teacher from San Francisco- teaching preschool for the district. I recently decided to blog about my own growth and learning as a new teacher and would welcome any feedback and suggestions on ideas. My class is currently doing Project Approach curriculum and we are studying HATS. Take a look and tell me what you think! Thanks! www.msamnie.blogspot.com
Valentines Day is coming up! what kind of activity are you planning with your students???? | |
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| Hello,
This is mostly for Elementary School Teachers.
What books do you choose for your class? why do you like those books?
What Children's books do you choose to read in your class? Why?
How often do you read aloud? | |
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| “Here’s the work. I can’t make you do it. You will either do it or you won't. You will either pass or fail, be graduated or not. It’s your choice: if you want to pass, you will. If you want to fail, you will.
"Oh, yes--and I see a lot of students who want ‘F’s. They sit there the entire period saying, ‘I will not do work! I will not do work! I will not do work! I really want an ‘F’! I really want an 'FFFFFFFFFF'!’ They work very hard to get ‘F’s.
“Do teachers give grades?
“No. Teachers do not give grades. Teachers record the grades students earn. Teachers cannot do your work for you. It is, by definition, your work, your responsibility. Meet it.” | |
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| I was trying to go through the archives to see if this question had been asked, but my search didn't reveal any post.
I am a ninth grade English teacher so this question is for upper middle school and high school teachers (7-12). Do you work with small groups (small group instruction) within your class? If so, how do you set it up? Any links to resources you have used? Do you have you students work at literacy workstations/ literacy centers or file folder centers? How do you have those centers setup? What do the other students do while some of the students are at centers? Lastly, I need bulletin board ideas for literary terms, grammar, and William Shakespeare. | |
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| hello,
i have been asked to interview for a special education elementary teaching position and i am looking for some interviewing tips. i have to create a 10-minute lesson plan and i'm not sure what to do yet. any resources for special education elementary lesson plans? any tips, advice, lingo that i should use? what should i emphasize? thank you for your time! | |
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| Any ideas for a hands-on lesson that has to do with ecosystems? | |
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| Amazon is offering a free year of their Amazon Prime service (normally $79 a year) to any student with a .edu email address. Not only does this give you free 2-day shipping on all orders, but you can also get next day shipping for $3.99: http://www.amazon.com/gp/student/signup/infoIf you're an avid Amazon shopper, this would be a great time to have free 2-day shipping due to their week long Black Friday Sale. | |
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