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Work Load Student Teaching Class

by Exhausted ST

Mar 8, 2017

I'm wondering what others experienced as far as the number and types of assignments in the seminar class that goes with student teaching? (e.g. about how many separate journal books, how many entries in each, other assignments, etc.)

We have about 30 assignments, which does not include all the planning for many of the lessons or the implem...See More

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seer A year of student teaching? About 8 years ago, I did student teaching and it took 10 weeks in Illinois. I guess it differs by state. I coudn't afford to do a year. I started in August and was done in October. I had a seminar class that met once a week. I don't remember it being insane on the work load.

On 3/09/17, more or less ...See MoreA year of student teaching? About 8 years ago, I did student teaching and it took 10 weeks in Illinois. I guess it differs by state. I coudn't afford to do a year. I started in August and was done in October. I had a seminar class that met once a week. I don't remember it being insane on the work load.

On 3/09/17, more or less wrote: > On 3/08/17, Exhausted ST wrote: >> I'm wondering what others experienced as far as the number >> and types of assignments in the seminar class that goes > with >> student teaching? (e.g. about how many separate journal >> books, how many entries in each, other assignments, etc.) >> >> We have about 30 assignments, which does not include all > the >> planning for many of the lessons or the implementation of >> lessons each week. >> >> When I go to the college class, many classmates are upset >> and I've seen several cry. We are turning multiple >> assignments in a week (usually between 10-20 pages typed). >> Is that typical? And, is it typical to see people so upset >> nearly every week that they are crying? >> > > It's been many years for me so I don't remember the specifics > but yes, we had a lot of assignments in addition to the > student teaching. Our written assignments were usually 5 or 6 > typed pages; there were also projects which required us to > make "products" other than typed papers (presentations, > posters, group work) or library research since that was when > the internet was still fairly "small". > We were specifically told that we should NOT have a paid job > at the same time because there would not be time for one - a > classmate who really needed the money did have a job in > addition to the coursework and student teaching and I have NO > idea how she managed it. I certainly wouldn't have been able > to at that time, although I did do it later for my masters > degree. I remember enjoying taking showers the year of my > student teaching simply because it was one of the few times > each day (often the only time) I had a few minutes to myself > not focused on coursework or student teaching or classmates. > And yes, sometimes classmates (or myself) cried for what > seemed like no reason at all and our professor said it was > normal - just the stress of it all. > Then I worked on a masters degree in admin while teaching > full-time. That required a lot of late evenings and a couple > of days taken off work to complete assignments that required > being elsewhere during a school day. They'd also do things > like giving us assignments that required access to school > records, assigned and due during a week when the schools were > closed (it would have been so easy during school, at the > school where I worked - but not so easy when the school was > closed for the week). "Figure out how to make it work," they > said - and we did. They do make it difficult on purpose > sometimes (i.e. they deliberately assigned that particular > assignment at a time when it would be harder to complete) but > it actually is a good reflection of real life - it's not how > every year or every week will be in a "real job" (thank > goodness), but some weeks or even months or years WILL be > like that, and it's good to know that you can do it when the > need arises. I'll bet you're getting really good at time > management and prioritization, even if right now it doesn't > feel like it - it will benefit you later. But yes, to this > day I remember that year of student teaching as something I'm > very glad to never have to do again!

Mar 9, 2017

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I supervised ST's for several years I required no papers. Only written work required was lesson plans. There was some reading and they were graded on their participation in our weekly hour long class. We discussed the topic for first half hour and second half hour was problem solving the real life issues they were dealing with in the classroom. We allowed no volunteer or paid work du...See More

Mar 10, 2017

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EXERCISE ROLL CALL -- FRIDAY

by Elaine/ret/IN

Mar 10, 2017

DH had a long Dr appointment this am, and I walked the main road in the medical complex 3 times. Cold. Windy. Invigorating.

Then off to the mall. Howe many pairs of boots does it take to sell a pair to this cold-footed woman? At least a dozen (not counting the 3 paper I tried to Zap### before leaving town. Will I return this pair? Maybe n...See More

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Down to Earth- Experiential Education

by Michaela Precourt

Mar 10, 2017

Hey Teachers across the country and abroad! I am heading up a project with my school and a few other schools across the country! I wanted to reach out to as many communities with this initiative as possible! This spring I set out to bring curriculum to life in a live feed interaction with my school. During five expeditions over the coming five year...See More

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Apple Seed for Friday, 10 March 2017

by Barb S. hs/ret

Mar 10, 2017

<h3><font color=magenta>Poor March. It is the homeliest month of the year. Most of it is mud, every imaginable form of mud, and what isn’t mud in March is ugly late-season snow falling onto the ground in filthy, muddy heaps that look like piles of dirty laundry.

<i>~ Vivian Swift</i></h3></font>

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by EXERCISE ROLL CALL - Thursday

Mar 9, 2017

Hello, Team! Just reporting in on my usual Thursday exercise class results. Got a nice sweaty 18 miles in on the bike so my mind is clear, my energy is renewed and I am feeling great! I do have to cancel my two classes next week due to my being out of town for a few days and having to make up a day at work that I would be missing.

My husb...See MoreHello, Team! Just reporting in on my usual Thursday exercise class results. Got a nice sweaty 18 miles in on the bike so my mind is clear, my energy is renewed and I am feeling great! I do have to cancel my two classes next week due to my being out of town for a few days and having to make up a day at work that I would be missing.

My husband and I met with a financial advisor after class to figure out what is the best way to roll over my pension and 401K from my part time job. I have been there so long that I qualified for an early retirement package that was too good to turn down. I wasn't planning on retiring there since I really enjoy the work, but $$$$ talks and when they doubled my pension to leave, how could I say no? I have been looking on line for local part time jobs that fit the family's schedule, has comparable pay for what I was making and is challenging enough to keep me interested in the work. I actually found one that I applied for yesterday and the company has already called me for a phone interview. I hadn't put together a resume in so many years that many of my previous employers aren't there anymore. I sorted out some to put in the ones that would show I would be a great match for the company. It helps that I am still working and they think highly of me at work. I know I will get outstanding recommendations there. If this doesn't work out, I am excited about continuing to look and find the perfect part time position. I would like to work until I am at least 70 anyway,if health, etc continue to be in fine shape. I am nervous about the insurance changes, Medicare and social security changes the government is considering rather seriously. I have three grandchildren I have to think of supporting until the youngest reaches college age in 11 years. If the government makes many of the changes brought out, that is going to really hurt our family, not even mentioning my extended family.

Anyway, I hope all are doing well, keeping active and enjoying the changes in our outside environments - that is if you live in an area coming out of the winter months and are being greeted by daffodil and crocus blossoms galore.

Keep movin', everybody!

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Bev-MI Hi, men. Hope the job is given to you. Sounds like they have positive thoughts for you. Fingers crossed.

Thursday is my busy day and I am happy to report 13,179 steps (Zumba, hall walking and treadmill at home).

DH is busy working on the wood furnace and hoping to get it back in working order soon. Temps are dropping this weekend!...See MoreHi, men. Hope the job is given to you. Sounds like they have positive thoughts for you. Fingers crossed.

Thursday is my busy day and I am happy to report 13,179 steps (Zumba, hall walking and treadmill at home).

DH is busy working on the wood furnace and hoping to get it back in working order soon. Temps are dropping this weekend!!

Back at DM's and getting in exercise when I can.

Keep steppin'!!!

On 3/09/17, men wrote: > Funny. I am not used to posting on my PC after using my > iphone for so long. I just noticed I switched the subject > and name headings. Enjoy the error of my ways! > > > > > On 3/09/17, EXERCISE ROLL CALL - Thursday wrote: >> Hello, Team! Just reporting in on my usual Thursday >> exercise class results. Got a nice sweaty 18 miles in on >> the bike so my mind is clear, my energy is renewed and I >> am feeling great! I do have to cancel my two classes next >> week due to my being out of town for a few days and >> having to make up a day at work that I would be missing. >> >> My husband and I met with a financial advisor after class >> to figure out what is the best way to roll over my >> pension and 401K from my part time job. I have been there >> so long that I qualified for an early retirement package >> that was too good to turn down. I wasn't planning on >> retiring there since I really enjoy the work, but $$$$ >> talks and when they doubled my pension to leave, how >> could I say no? I have been looking on line for local >> part time jobs that fit the family's schedule, has >> comparable pay for what I was making and is challenging >> enough to keep me interested in the work. I actually >> found one that I applied for yesterday and the company >> has already called me for a phone interview. I hadn't put >> together a resume in so many years that many of my >> previous employers aren't there anymore. I sorted out >> some to put in the ones that would show I would be a >> great match for the company. It helps that I am still >> working and they think highly of me at work. I know I >> will get outstanding recommendations there. If this >> doesn't work out, I am excited about continuing to look >> and find the perfect part time position. I would like to >> work until I am at least 70 anyway,if health, etc >> continue to be in fine shape. I am nervous about the >> insurance changes, Medicare and social security changes >> the government is considering rather seriously. I have >> three grandchildren I have to think of supporting until >> the youngest reaches college age in 11 years. If the >> government makes many of the changes brought out, that is >> going to really hurt our family, not even mentioning my >> extended family. >> >> Anyway, I hope all are doing well, keeping active and >> enjoying the changes in our outside environments - that >> is if you live in an area coming out of the winter months >> and are being greeted by daffodil and crocus blossoms >> galore. >> >> Keep movin', everybody!

Mar 9, 2017

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Elaine/ret/IN Men, you have so much energy . . . kids . . . job . . . exercise. I love how you approach it all so positively. I, too, am crossing my fingers for your new job

Bev, 3 venues for lots of steps . . . hope you get your heat back on. There are still cold temps in your future, I'm sure.

I did 3 walks and had 13,210 steps: outside with...See More

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