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Transitioning

by Linda Thistlethwaite

Oct 6, 2008

We are working on a research project for the state of Illinois. Our particular focus is research (experimental or classroom action research) that looks at what helps an adult learner transition from literacy education to the Pre-GED level and from the Pre-GED level to the GED level. We are collecting relevant research studies as well as ideas that ...See More

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Student Teacher Ratios

by Karen

Oct 15, 2008

I'm trying to gather information on Student/Teacher ratios in Adult Education. If you have specific policies or guidelines that are used it would be helpful!

Thanks!

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midwood_trail On 10/15/08, Karen wrote: > I'm trying to gather information on Student/Teacher ratios > in Adult Education. If you have specific policies or > guidelines that are used it would be helpful! > > Thanks!

Why not search the department of education website in your local area?

Dec 7, 2008

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Karen Baker Go to the Postsecondary Education Commission. They have a 50- state student to faculty ratio comparison graph.

On 12/07/08, midwood_trail wrote: > On 10/15/08, Karen wrote: >> I'm trying to gather information on Student/Teacher ratios >> in Adult Education. If you have specific policies or >> guidelines that are used i...See More

Dec 31, 2008

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Teaching adults vs teaching children

by Ms. S

Nov 10, 2008

I am considering applying to a job for teaching Spanish or ESL to adults. I do have teaching experience....with children. How is teaching adults different? What about instructional methods, classroom management, etc?

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Rodney Akko On 11/10/08, Ms. S wrote: > I am considering applying to a job for teaching Spanish or > ESL to adults. I do have teaching experience....with > children. How is teaching adults different? What about > instructional methods, classroom management, etc?

I have been teaching adults for 4 years for the other part o my life I teach ...See More

Nov 10, 2008

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contract negotiations

by queenie2

Nov 16, 2008

I couldn't find a more appropriate area for this question, so here goes...

Prior to contract negotiations, is it common for the NEA uniserv rep to meet privately with the district business manager in order to find out what the district wants to offer? The salary schedule that the uniserv rep proposed to the bargaining team reflected what ...See More

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did this happen in Nevada? On 11/16/08, queenie2 wrote: > I couldn't find a more appropriate area for this question, > so here goes... > > Prior to contract negotiations, is it common for the NEA > uniserv rep to meet privately with the district business > manager in order to find out what the district wants to > offer? The salary schedule that the unise...See More

Nov 28, 2008

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GED TEACHER REQUIREMENTS

by fdrhs

Nov 19, 2008

Does anyone know the requirements for becoming a GED Teacher? I contacted the DOE and they know nothing about this job. Can anyone here provide information?

fdrhs

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university of phoenix

by sarah

Nov 19, 2008

i just registered for University of Phoenix, and i was wondering what other teachers thought of a degree from there. Will i get hired? i am getting everything from them, my AA all the way to my masters and credential. When getting a job, do employers consider people with a degree from U o P? I have read soo much negative feedback that i am starting...See More

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Tony NCATE doesn't mean much unless you are a teacher. UOPX is accredited by the North Central Administration. Cheaper doesn't mean better. You have to look at the entire package. The tuition at Phoenix may be higher, but there are no hidden fees. The only fee in addition to the tuition is for the Resource library. All of the books are online, therefore...See More

Nov 26, 2008

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chris I took UoP while I was on active duty, and have nothing but good things to say about it. The classes were hard, so make sure if you take two classes at once you have them alternating - one class being in a participation week, and the other in a work week. You will get overwelmed if they are both on work weeks at the same time.

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apol employees?

by rob

Dec 10, 2008

I have heard stories from students about their difficulty with UOP recruiters being aggressive and then unreachable when there's a problem. I've also heard that financial aid people make it hard for students to stop from being charged when they try to quit. Is this true? Is there a financial aid rep or recruiter that can verify this? Also, I heard ...See More

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aclu calls for end to corporal punishment

by anon

Dec 16, 2008

see this link

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aclu: end u.s. corporal punishment

by anon

Dec 16, 2008

see this link

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Teaching the GED

by nyc_sub

Dec 21, 2008

What are the qualifications for teaching the GED course? Where do I apply?

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Teacher1 On 12/21/08, nyc_sub wrote: > What are the qualifications for teaching the GED course? > Where do I apply? > I teach GED preparation classes and I needed a B.A.

Dec 29, 2008

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nyc_sub On 12/29/08, Teacher1 wrote: > On 12/21/08, nyc_sub wrote: >> What are the qualifications for teaching the GED course? >> Where do I apply? >> > I teach GED preparation classes and I needed a B.A.

Where do I apply to teach preparation classes?

I also have a B.A.

Thanks

Dec 29, 2008

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