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Physical Education

by CantWaitToBeATeacher

Aug 3, 2011

hello I need to interview a PE teacher for a school assignment, can anyone help me. I can email you the interview questions. I would really appreciate it : )

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Mandy I would check out the PE board. You should find a lot of PE teachers there, and I'm sure they'd be happy to help. :-)

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Good luck. :-)

On 8/03/11, CantWaitToBeATeacher wrote: > hello > I need to interview a PE teacher for a school assignment, > can anyone help me. I can email you the interview > q...See More

Aug 4, 2011

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Seeking and Finding Strong Mentors

by David Ginsburg (aka Coach G)

Aug 6, 2011

Reflections and suggestions related to the need for new teachers to have multiple mentors as they deal with the multi-faceted responsibilities and challenges of teaching.

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FREE, research-based language arts lessons!

by Whitney

Aug 10, 2011

Check this out! [link removed].

I wish I had known about this when I was in my first year of teaching... SUCH great stuff in here.

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What to say at Open House?

by Sabs

Aug 10, 2011

Our open house this year is more of a meet and greet, I am quite and introvert when it comes to meeting new people. What are some of the things I could say to the student and family when I meet them?

Thanks

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quiet and introverted too On 8/10/11, Sabs wrote: > Our open house this year is more of a meet and greet, I am > quite and introvert when it comes to meeting new people. > What are some of the things I could say to the student and > family when I meet them? > > Thanks

I put on a bit of an act at Open House because the occasion demands it - I act l...See More

Aug 11, 2011

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Try this In advance of the open house, send home an information package. In it, outline some key curriculum expectations/outcomes for the grade (doesn't have to be really detailed, but rather something like, "In math this year students will work on X, Y, and Z. Parents can support their learning in the following ways..."

Do a little bit on the majo...See More

Aug 16, 2011

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Need Help Moving.

by In Limbo

Aug 15, 2011

I was wondering are districts apt to give new hires a pay advance to help with moving? I'd be willing to relocate for a job, but I don't have the funds on my own.

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In all honesty I doubt it.

And if there is a reasonable bank of available local candidates many divisions won't even consider someone who lives in another area. I don't mean to be harsh, but I've done lots of hiring and I know it's the case. Doing the long distance thing means way too many unknowns. Divisions would likely only go that route if there were...See More

Aug 17, 2011

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kk I know this is common in the business world, but in education, I have never heard of it. I have taught in 4 different states (Midwest, Northeast, Southeast), and have teacher friends in other areas.

Very occasionally, you might get a signing bonus in a district that has a hard time retaining staff, but that wouldn't come close to covering...See More

Aug 17, 2011

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First-year teacher disillusionment

by David Ginsburg (aka Coach G)

Aug 20, 2011

Research shows that many new teachers feel disillusioned after just 6 weeks or so on the job. In this article, I reflect on my experience as a disillusioned new teacher and the disillusionment of new teachers I've worked with since then.

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Zodea Interesting article. I remember my first year. My biggest disillusionment was not getting any support. A text book, lab book (with labs that didn't really make sense) and a work book that was hard for me to figure out much less the kids. It took half a year just to find teachers willing to share ideas with me.

The sad part is of those I st...See More

Aug 20, 2011

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pixie You are right; the key word is preparation, or rather the lack of preparation by (some?) colleges of education on what new teachers can expect and how to be succssful in the real world. For example, new teachers are likely to be hired at the end of the summer with no time to prepare,be assigned the most troubled, alienated kids in the school, and t...See More

Aug 21, 2011

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Retired and Selling Gr 3-6 Resources

by Bev-MI

Aug 21, 2011

I have lots of teacher resources and hands on materials for sale at garage sale prices plus shipping. I do throw in extras. I need to clear out the spare room!

Materials are in good to new condition. $1-$5 range. You will find products from Mailbox, Scholastic, Carlson- Dellosa, Frank Shaffer, Good Apple, etc.

Email if you are i...See More

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new teacher in training

by Egweena

Aug 21, 2011

Hello, I am taking a core class and I need to interview a teacher and a school administrator. I would really appreciate it if some some teachers and administrators can answer these question. (1) Why did you choose to go into education as a career?

(2) Would you recommend the education profession to others? Why or why not?

(3) Ar...See More

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Math Teach Re:

1) I chose to go into MATH as a career. While I enjoy teaching, I'm dedicated to Math. Sorry, Mr. Wong

2)If you're into your secondary area (Math, Physics, etc) I would recommend trying to teach at a junior college, or get a PhD, and teach at a four year. It's been my experience that administrators and many teachers at seconda...See MoreRe:

1) I chose to go into MATH as a career. While I enjoy teaching, I'm dedicated to Math. Sorry, Mr. Wong

2)If you're into your secondary area (Math, Physics, etc) I would recommend trying to teach at a junior college, or get a PhD, and teach at a four year. It's been my experience that administrators and many teachers at secondary schools don't care too much about content knowledge.

3) There are seven other teachers in my family, four of them college professors with PhDs

4) I have one M.S. (Laboratory Chemistry), and I'm working on my M.A. in Classic Math. My B.A. is in Math.

5) Four years (but I'm currently a sub)

6) SPED kids

7) I've tried

8)I live in the community that I currently sub in, but "my" school didn't even grant me an interview. Needless to say, I don't sub for any math teachers for them.

9) My Math professors. They saved me from the inept high school teachers I had, some of whom didn't know math themselves.

10) You can sometimes "grow" with your students (assuming you're teaching a challenging subject)

On 8/21/11, Egweena wrote: > Hello, I am taking a core class and I need to interview a > teacher and a school administrator. I would really > appreciate it if some some teachers and administrators can > answer these question. (1) Why did you choose to go into > education as a career? > > (2) Would you recommend the education profession to others? > Why or why not? > > (3) Are there any other teachers in your family? If so, > who? > > (4) What is your highest level of education? > > (5) How long have you been an educator? > > (6) What is your greatest challenge as an educator? > > (7) How do you balance the demands of your profession with > the political realities of the education system? > > (8) Do you live in the community that you work in? If yes, > do you believe that it is important for educators to live > in the community in which they work? Why or why not? > > (9) Who was your greatest educational influence? > > (10) What is the greatest benefit of being an educator?

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Egweena Thank you so much for taking the time to answer these question. I really appreciate it.

On 8/23/11, Math Teach wrote: > > Re: > > 1) I chose to go into MATH as a career. While I enjoy > teaching, I'm dedicated to Math. Sorry, Mr. Wong > > 2)If you're into your secondary area (Math, Physics, etc) I > would recommend...See MoreThank you so much for taking the time to answer these question. I really appreciate it.

On 8/23/11, Math Teach wrote: > > Re: > > 1) I chose to go into MATH as a career. While I enjoy > teaching, I'm dedicated to Math. Sorry, Mr. Wong > > 2)If you're into your secondary area (Math, Physics, etc) I > would recommend trying to teach at a junior college, or get a > PhD, and teach at a four year. It's been my experience that > administrators and many teachers at secondary schools don't > care too much about content knowledge. > > 3) There are seven other teachers in my family, four of them > college professors with PhDs > > 4) I have one M.S. (Laboratory Chemistry), and I'm working on > my M.A. in Classic Math. My B.A. is in Math. > > 5) Four years (but I'm currently a sub) > > 6) SPED kids > > 7) I've tried > > 8)I live in the community that I currently sub in, but "my" > school didn't even grant me an interview. Needless to say, I > don't sub for any math teachers for them. > > 9) My Math professors. They saved me from the inept high > school teachers I had, some of whom didn't know math > themselves. > > 10) You can sometimes "grow" with your students (assuming > you're teaching a challenging subject) > > On 8/21/11, Egweena wrote: >> Hello, I am taking a core class and I need to interview a >> teacher and a school administrator. I would really >> appreciate it if some some teachers and administrators can >> answer these question. (1) Why did you choose to go into >> education as a career? >> >> (2) Would you recommend the education profession to others? >> Why or why not? >> >> (3) Are there any other teachers in your family? If so, >> who? >> >> (4) What is your highest level of education? >> >> (5) How long have you been an educator? >> >> (6) What is your greatest challenge as an educator? >> >> (7) How do you balance the demands of your profession with >> the political realities of the education system? >> >> (8) Do you live in the community that you work in? If yes, >> do you believe that it is important for educators to live >> in the community in which they work? Why or why not? >> >> (9) Who was your greatest educational influence? >> >> (10) What is the greatest benefit of being an educator?

Aug 23, 2011

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