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First Day LP: What was yours?

by Teacher+

Jan 4, 2010

What did you teach on the first school day of 2010?

I taught Economics: Banking. GED skill: Graphs.

Many of them are astonished to find out that banks ARE NOT SAVING their money but USING their money. Questions on why they can't TELL the bank WHERE they want their money invested, leads to a discussion about funds.

On t...See More

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How Does One Become Certified To Teach the GED

by nycfunction

Jan 8, 2010

How does one get certified to work with adults? I am leaning towards teaching the GED.

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emma Woods On 1/08/10, nycfunction wrote: > How does one get certified to work with adults? I am > leaning towards teaching the GED. How do you get certification to teach adults?

Jan 20, 2010

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Wayne On 1/08/10, nycfunction wrote: > How does one get certified to work with adults? I am > leaning towards teaching the GED. I accidentally got into adult ed and LOVE it. You may want to check your stsate requirements. In my state, a license is not required, just reommended. I am seeking a math licensure (only three more classes to go!!) to have...See More

Apr 11, 2010

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About GED Certification (long, sorry)

by Teacher+

Jan 20, 2010

Regarding certification to teach the GED: Read this article.

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This one’s good, too: [link removed]

This article has mostly correct stuff. [link removed]

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Here are some GED job offerings from my state, New York:

- The Commonweath School is seeking individuals to teach G...See More

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THIS is what’s so special about teaching GED.

by Teacher+

Jan 20, 2010

High school teachers mostly impart knowledge. And high school tests are made to assess whether a student has in fact “learned knowledge” in various subjects.

Mostly, the GED does NOT test knowledge. The GED tests the ability to make meaning of various texts: Science, Social Studies, fictional & non-fictional literature, and math w...See More

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Adult Professional Development

by Kev

Feb 2, 2010

Hi all, I'm looking for resources (books, podcasts, etc.) that will help me improve my design and delivery of professional development and training sessions. Any suggestions?

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Teacher+ I used this during the year I instructed NYC Dept of Ed teachers to teach the GED:

"Instructional Coaching" by Jim Knight.

The publisher, Corwin Press has a number of books on coaching that may be valuable for those in educational professional development:

Differentiated Coaching, Blended Coaching, Culturally Proficien...See More

Feb 6, 2010

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Loan Forgiveness

by Jeanette

Feb 9, 2010

I have taught in Title I schools for 12 yeara, but no luck on loan forgiveness. My retirement depends on weather I can repay my loan or not. All of my payments are going toward interest and none on principal. It seems as though I will never pay it off. I will have to delay my retirement although I am 62 yrs. old. What a shame! Teachers in Title I s...See More

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UOP is NOT for Everyone

by Nina G

Feb 11, 2010

One thing is certain, UOP online classes are NOT for everyone.

UOP online classes are designed to accomodate the educational needs of individuals who aspire big things for themselves; individuals who are willing to work hard to bring their dreams into reality despite their hectic and busy work and family schedules. UOP uses excellent cour...See More

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Seeking FT Adult ESL Job...help, plz!

by Jack

Feb 17, 2010

Over the last few months I've been trying to get a full- time Adult ESL position with the public schools or adult education program without success. Anyone out there have any leads for me? I would appreciate any help you could offer me. Thanks, Jack

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Anywhere! Anywhere in the United States, thanks.

On 3/05/10, Teacher+ wrote: > What city?

Mar 14, 2010

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shaul Praver Dear Jack:

I am president of World Language Exchange and I am now hiring ESL teachers for an adult ed. program this fall. Rate of pay is above average. Be back in touch right away,positions are rapidly filling up.

Shaul {aka steve} Praver [link removed]}

On 2/17/10, Jack wrote: > Over the last few months I've been try...See More

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Returning to School - what are your barriers?

by Peter Catalano

Mar 5, 2010

Hi everyone,

I am curious to know what barriers does one encounter when returning to college as an adult.

Will you please share with me the barriers you experienced? What did you do overcome them?

Thank you.

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john On 3/05/10, Peter Catalano wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I am curious to know what barriers does one encounter when > returning to college as an adult. > > Will you please share with me the barriers you experienced? > What did you do overcome them? > > Thank you.

I can tell you first hand that it difficult. It going ...See More

Apr 20, 2010

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Graduate School

by Andrea Herring

Mar 22, 2010

Are there any programs that will pay for full-time teachers to get their Masters? I teach Language Arts, and all I can find are scholarships for Math and Science.

If you know of any in TN, please let me know!

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