what kind of teacher wud u like 2 learn frm... derz is dis crazy teacher woz teachez biology at mayfield school in ilford... she very pervy which makes it fun 4 us 2 learn coz she uses pervy examples.... dont worri she not reli, she jus thinks dat children always remember the pervy stuff... and our results have gone reli high... wic get reli gud marks in tests... and da lesson aint boring any more!
On 7/29/05, ashz wrote: > what kind of teacher wud u like 2 learn frm... derz is dis > crazy teacher woz teachez biology at mayfield school in > ilford... she very pervy which makes it fun 4 us 2 learn > coz she uses pervy examples.... dont worri she not reli, > she jus thinks dat children always remember the pervy > stuff... and our results have gone reli high... wic get > reli gud marks in tests... and da lesson aint boring any > more! don u think dat pervy examples r a lil weird for a teacher to use pervy examples i mean she is soooooooooooo much older than us
Could I get your opinions/info on schools such as Kamehameha School, here in Hawaii? Also, are there any American Indian schools that disallow other children of other ethnicities to attend their school, so that they may retain many cultura beliefs as well? Kamehameha School is a private school, established by Hawaiian Queen Liliokolani to be a school specifically for Hawaiian children. Students with a minimal amount of Hawaiian ancestry may attend, but all other races are not allowed in. There has been a legal suit held by a caucasian family that wants the child to attend. Is this racial discrimination - and should not be tolerated, or should this private school be allowed to maintain their policies, so that they can offer all Hawaiian/partial Hawaiian children the opportunity to develop their cultural awareness, in ways they are not able to do in other schools? Thanks for your insights - Valerie
Just curious how many of you are teaching in high needs schools, and if so, what are your experiences like, and what are your reasons for teaching there? I am interested in working at a Title One school, and would like to hear what other teachers feelings are on this subject...
Your experience in these schools will differ depending on the subject. If teaching art in those schools is ok, math will be bad. if teaching art is bad, math will be a nightmare.
History was my subject, but I never wanted to teach it, but it was the only degree I could get while working fulltime.
I start a Master of Math Education this fall. Do you think that will be a high need job in an urban school? Also, what kinds of issues could I expect? Why is it a nightmare to teach Math?
Thank you very much! -Tom
On 4/10/08, Rodeo wrote: > Your experience in these schools will differ depending on the > subject. If teaching art in those schools is ok, math will be > bad. if teaching art is bad, math will be a nightmare. > > What subject do you teach?
I was a regular ed teacher. I myself have depressive illness.From what I observed of spec ed ...many teachers do not study anything indepth or care... Even an illness like depression is not noticable to these "experts".. Dyslexia is also not delt with properly... NO TRAINING....
As for Autism.. I am getting interested in this.. I meet a woman who is ABA certified..and has an autistic child.. She pays experts to help her... even though she is BA certified..by this I mean that she got the best private expert to diagnose and set a plan....
Autism is on a spectrum.. from what I have heard... I heard of one PHD who had autism...
Often the schools label children UNHELPABLE because THEY ( the school ) is inadequate and they would rather the parents go away....and accept mediocrity....
It breaks my heart to see adds on craigslist, NY.. for ABA trained people to go to a private school with a child....I saw two adds this past week.. these are wealthy people who know what the child needs and have the money....
I admire those parents who fight for their children..and research....and do it without having all the financial recourses.....
Hmm. I'm a little confused about what you are sounding off about, but if you are interested in autism, you should definitely do some research. Look up some websites on the web. There are MANY theories, teaching methodologies, therapies, opinions, etc. Yes, Autism is a spectrum disorder; there are varying levels of degrees. More severely autistic persons have a much more difficult time functioning without major supports. Persons with mild or high functioning autism can indeed go on to lead very successful, productive lives; go to college, have a job, get married, have children, get a Ph.D (that would be Temple Grandin). However, they could also be mentally retarded (approx. 2/3 persons with autism are also MR). And be careful of ABA, too. While it is definitely beneficial and effective for many with autism, it is not for all.
On 8/22/05, Cynthia wrote: > I was a regular ed teacher. I myself have depressive > illness.From what I observed of spec ed ...many teachers do > not study anything indepth or care... Even an illness like > depression is not noticable to these "experts".. Dyslexia > is also not delt with properly... NO TRAINING.... > > As for Autism.. I am getting interested in this.. I meet a > woman who is ABA certified..and has an autistic child.. She > pays experts to help her... even though she is BA > certified..by this I mean that she got the best private > expert to diagnose and set a plan.... > > Autism is on a spectrum.. from what I have heard... I heard > of one PHD who had autism... > > Often the schools label children UNHELPABLE because THEY > ( the school ) is inadequate and they would rather the > parents go away....and accept mediocrity.... > > > It breaks my heart to see adds on craigslist, NY.. for ABA > trained people to go to a private school with a child....I > saw two adds this past week.. these are wealthy people who > know what the child needs and have the money.... > > I admire those parents who fight for their children..and > research....and do it without having all the financial > recourses.....
I have an issue, and I was hoping you would be able to give me some feedback or advice.
Our principal is a bully. He is rude and demeaning, and the whole staff knows it but everyone is afraid to speak up. Unfortunately for me, I am not one to keep my mouth shut. I tend to be a caregiver kind of person, someone who advocates for respect for all.
First of all, let me give you a clear view of this person, and if he's on this board, hopefully this will be eye- opening to him although, in my experience, these sorts of people are not just unknowingly unprofessional.
I know of at least four times that he has commented to female teachers about their weight, saying they should not take the elevator but better opt for the stairs. Now, I know there might not be a certain rule set in stone about this kind of comment, but it is offensive. These women, however, said nothing. (If it would have been me, I would blown and been written up for insubordination.)
On quite a few other occasions, he has involved himself in conversing with teachers about a certain other two teachers who he thinks are bad teachers. He says things like, "Well, there's a reason why so-and-so has 75% of her kids failing," or "You'll be a good partner for her. You'll be exactly what she needs to see the light," or after hearing a presenter talk about poor teaching strategies/styles, "Gee, that sounds like so-and-so."
In team meetings, he asks for feedback but very obviously ignores what people say.
I don't know what to do. I am starting to keep a "paper trail" on his unprofessional behavior, and I know the staff is starting to band together, but being teachers yourselves, how would YOU think one should go about it to be effective? Having this principal on staff really brings down morale for so many people. Two awesome, and I mean awesome, teachers left us because he is so mean. Another teacher went home mid-afternoon quite a few times because of things he said to her; she was actually physically getting sick. It kills me to see so many people being treated this way, and I am not even involved in any of the situations. They are just things I have observed, heard him say, or that other people have told me. Whatever the case, it really needs to stop.
I was recently called into the office by my principal. She made clear to me that another principal from another campus was upset at me. I worked a seminar that is for new teachers. One of the teachers from this school asked what my opinion was about the school. I simply stated that ___________ middle school is a rough school, but if you set high expectations and have good classroom management then you will do fine. I even told him and the girl that was listening that my school was rough. I went on to say that I like at-risk students because they are "real" and they know what life is about. Well the girl that was listening quit on the first day when the students came. The new teacher seminar was about a month ago, but she blames me that I was the one that bad mouthed the school she was at and she said i was the reason why she quit. I do not know this girl from adam. Well my principal wants me to apologize in a written letter to the principal of the other school. But my thinking is if I had that much influence on this girl then she would have quit after the seminar. She waited until after the first week teachers came back and everything. I think she is using me as a scapegoat. I do not want my name smeared across the district with that letter. I do not want that letter misconstrued. I did not do anything wrong. She took my comment out of context. How do I tell my principal that I do not want to write the letter? What if she makes me? What if she thinks I am ashamed to write it? If I had done something wrong I would be the first to admit it, but I did not. The letter, if I write it, looks like I am admitting to something that I did not do.
There is such a thing as employee loyalty and if your principal is unwilling to defend you when you say what you said was misunderstood, find a job elsewhere.
your in trouble cause you told the TRUTH? I am a new teacher and appreciate the truth, as too many times I was lied to abt things to expect or what the admins would do for me at certian schools and ended up quitting myself cause it was all LIES! I would rather have a heads up before I invest time and energy into a situation that I wouldnt want to be in in the first place. Shame on those admins, I wouldnt do any letter for them at all.
On 8/27/05, scared wrote: > I was recently called into the office by my principal. > She made clear to me that another principal from another > campus was upset at me. I worked a seminar that is for > new teachers. One of the teachers from this school asked > what my opinion was about the school. I simply stated > that ___________ middle school is a rough school, but if > you set high expectations and have good classroom > management then you will do fine. I even told him and the > girl that was listening that my school was rough. I went > on to say that I like at-risk students because they > are "real" and they know what life is about. Well the girl > that was listening quit on the first day when the students > came. The new teacher seminar was about a month ago, but > she blames me that I was the one that bad mouthed the > school she was at and she said i was the reason why she > quit. I do not know this girl from adam. Well my > principal wants me to apologize in a written letter to the > principal of the other school. But my thinking is if I > had that much influence on this girl then she would have > quit after the seminar. She waited until after the first > week teachers came back and everything. I think she is > using me as a scapegoat. I do not want my name smeared > across the district with that letter. I do not want that > letter misconstrued. I did not do anything wrong. She > took my comment out of context. How do I tell my > principal that I do not want to write the letter? What if > she makes me? What if she thinks I am ashamed to write > it? If I had done something wrong I would be the first to > admit it, but I did not. The letter, if I write it, looks > like I am admitting to something that I did not do.
Help! I am a graduate student in Michigan taking on the impossible. Rationalizing the importance of teachers being advocates when it comes to state and federal mandates and policy making. So far my resources are slim to none. Anyone with any information I would love to hear it. Thank you!
On 9/15/05, Jenny wrote: > Help! I am a graduate student in Michigan taking on the > impossible. Rationalizing the importance of teachers being > advocates when it comes to state and federal mandates and > policy making. So far my resources are slim to none. > Anyone with any information I would love to hear it. Thank > you!
I'd look into narrative research, THe Radical Teacher and Bell Hook's Teaching to transgress, anything on Henry giroux such as Teachers as intellectuals. Good Luck!! It isn't impossible you just have to awaken the sleeping Giant.
On 10/25/05, Tiffany/FL (not the Tiffany that's posted on Prayer...) wrote: > On 9/15/05, Jenny wrote: >> Help! I am a graduate student in Michigan taking on the >> impossible. Rationalizing the importance of teachers being >> advocates when it comes to state and federal mandates and >> policy making. So far my resources are slim to none. >> Anyone with any information I would love to hear it. Thank >> you! > > > Try anything by: > Alfie Kohn > Elaine Garan > Susan Ohanian ([link removed]!!
...See MoreVeteran teacher, former National Middle School Teacher of the Year Alan Haskvitz says, "It is mindless to have a formula for the amount of homework by grade level." In his thoughtful examination of the homework issue, Haskvitz notes the arguments pro and con, and offers links to additional essays and articles on this controversial topic.
Link to share with colleagues: [link removed]
Do you believe in homework for every kid, every night? Add your thoughts to the Discussion forum attached the article!
I really think we need smaller classes, especially for younger kids & for at risk kids! Anyone else read the new book about "The Teacher's Attention"? What do you think?
Since I don't have my hand on the teaching pulse since student teaching, does anyone else out there know? My goal is to work for CPS in a high need area (Southside of Chicago), those are the kids that I like to work with and can really have an impact. It's also where I student taught and subbed. I loved it! I had no classroom management issues, only thing was that I need to let go of some control, I was too strict. I subbed at some of the worst schools in the city, and I had no issues. So, I'm not worried about that, I'm worried if I can find a job after spending all this money. Thank you very much! -Tom
Desiree RoffersMath is a high needs position. However, Depaul is pretty expensive. I am completing a second graduate level certification online at Western Governors University for much cheaper. The program is really rigorous and has a great reputation. They also have a math education program. Check it out at [link removed]!
On 7/29/05, ashz wrote:
> what kind of teacher wud u like 2 learn frm... derz is dis
> crazy teacher woz teachez biology at mayfield school in
> ilford... she very pervy which makes it fun 4 us 2 learn
> coz she uses pervy examples.... dont worri she not reli,
> she jus thinks dat children...See More