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by Jennifer Dickey

Jun 3, 2012

Good Evenig All,

I am attending school online to get my masters and certification to teach. I have an assignment assessing the assessment strategies in the actual classroom and I was interested in any opinions on the matter. Even an interview would be spectacular if there are any takers.

Thanks

Sara On 6/03/12, Jennifer Dickey wrote: > Good Evenig All, > > I am attending school online to get my masters and > certification to teach. I have an assignment assessing the > assessment strategies in the actual classroom and I was > interested in any opinions on the matter. Even an interview > would be spectacular if there are any...See More

Jun 3, 2012

by michaelhiltoms

Jun 6, 2012

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Negative Co-Teacher Reference

by Jeanette

Jun 6, 2012

I'm a recent graduate and I have been actively searching for a teaching position, hoping to teach by the next school year.

During my practice teaching I had constant issues with my cooperating teacher. I completed the semester without seeking a different placement, but in hindsight I wish I would have found a different one because my co-t...See More

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MrsB On 6/20/12, To Differentiate This wrote: > On 6/18/12, DifferentiateTHIS! wrote: >> Here's some advice; Find another profession. This one turned to >> hell. It's completely unnatural to have 2 teachers in the same >> room anyhow. God help us all. I here it was a nice, normal job >> 20+ years ago.... > > > I disag...See More

Jun 22, 2012

Renee G First of all, since this is the first time I've ever posted on this board, let me say that I am a retired teacher. I came here to see what's going on in the new generation of teachers.

Whatever you do, don't lie. Not to an interviewer, and also not to yourself.

This is a time for deep, honest personal reflection on your experien...See MoreFirst of all, since this is the first time I've ever posted on this board, let me say that I am a retired teacher. I came here to see what's going on in the new generation of teachers.

Whatever you do, don't lie. Not to an interviewer, and also not to yourself.

This is a time for deep, honest personal reflection on your experience. Think about WHY you and your supervising teacher had "constant issues" and be honest about how much you contributed to those issues. I am not placing judgment here' in fact, there are always people in any profession which whom one will bond, and those with whom one does not get along.

If I were you, I would make a list of things she did to contribute to the bad feelings, the things you did, and also all the things you both did that were good. Then focus on those good parts without denying the bad ones.

In an interview, when asked about your student teaching experience, be honest without being negative: "I'm sorry to say my student teaching experience was not positive for me. My supervising teacher and I had different philosophies about [whatever] and it was difficult for me, BUT.... I was particularly good at [whatever]." Give examples, if you can, of student behavior, responses, outcomes, etc. For example, maybe your supervising teacher was a big proponent of worksheets and you are more the "active learning" type. You can state that in a positive way, to give a reason for the underlying mismatch.

But again..... be honest with yourself first. You have not stated any specifics in your posts, so we do not know what the issues were, but really, when student teaching you are supposed to be learning from the supervising teacher, and I have seen student teachers who were kind of "know it alls" and if that was the case, you should own up to that, at least with yourself. If it was mostly a personality conflict, everybody knows that happens.

I agree with the person who said you should substitute for a while. This will give you more opportunities to gather references from veteran teachers. If you are the outgoing type, you might even, after subbing at the same school several times, ask the principal to come in and watch you for a bit. They're busy, but many do come around to the classrooms when substitutes are on duty, to just check in.

Just be honest. And good luck!

On 6/06/12, Jeanette wrote: > I'm a recent graduate and I have been actively searching for > a teaching position, hoping to teach by the next school year. > > During my practice teaching I had constant issues with my > cooperating teacher. I completed the semester without > seeking a different placement, but in hindsight I wish I > would have found a different one because my co-teacher and I > did not part ways on good terms. > > The issue I am not having post-graduation is that I can't > use my former co-teacher as a reference. I have several good > references- former professors and practice teaching > supervisors- but my co-teacher always comes up during an > interview. > > I need advice on how to address the issue with my former > co-teacher without sounding negative or making it reflect > badly on me. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Jul 26, 2012

by lostsubteacher

Jun 12, 2012

I graduated about a year ago with a degree in Secondary Education / English. I consider myself intelligent and have even tutored college students in material related to my subject, and I like being around children I have a lot of great ideas that I learned in college, not necessarily from the teacher education courses in undergrad, some from experi...See More

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DifferentiateTHIS! Everyone has to sub for a while. Anyway, teaching sucks. I would go for a trade. Seriously.

Jun 18, 2012

never too old On 6/18/12, DifferentiateTHIS! wrote: > Everyone has to sub for a while. Anyway, teaching sucks. I > would go for a trade. Seriously.

Never give up if you really want to change some lives one at a time. I was hired the week after school started.

In NW Arkansas they are building a lot of schools to accomodate the huge growth...See More

Jun 18, 2012

Are There Any Teaching Districts that pay relocation or....

by Needateachingjob

Jun 25, 2012

....or Hire by phone?

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Needateachingjob Is that due to "combat pay' and they fact that no other teachers will take a job at the school district? Where are you located and what is this school system that hires cause I need a JOB like yesterday. And I might be willing to relocate if expenses are paid or they offer a huge pay advance to cover moving costs etc.

On 6/26/12, old teac...See More

Jun 26, 2012

Dods Dods jobs are cream of the crop. From what I can tell the teachersl love their gigs. You'd be workingn in Asia or Europe but the perks are huge.

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On 6/25/12, Needateachingjob wrote: > ....or Hire by phone?

Jun 26, 2012

How Often Should You Keep Calling About a Job?

by teachy

Jul 5, 2012

I recently applied for a job practically begging cause I'm in dire straights plus I really would like a chance at the job. I called after a week or so and i was told by the person I applied to that they are still looking over application. in my letter I did explain my situation and need for a job. I just said ok and thank you. Now I did kind of exp...See More

Betty Ann I'd wait until next week--especially with the holiday.

I would suggest that you NOT beg. People who are hiring teachers are trying to employ the very best teachers they can find/afford. Their primary consideration is who will be the best teacher--not who most needs the job. Get your confidence up and work to convince them that YOU are the ...See More

Jul 5, 2012

Debatable question

by F Bowles

Jul 5, 2012

Will someone please define what "0.8%" means, i.e. when it's written on a sign this way. Some say it means "8%" and some say by writing this way it means "80%" while others say it means ".o8%". I know this is not the kind of questions (challenging) that you're used to, but I would appreciate your professional input. Thanks so much.

Old teacher On 7/05/12, F Bowles wrote: > Will someone please define what "0.8%" means, i.e. when > it's written on a sign this way. Some say it means "8%" > and some say by writing this way it means "80%" while > others say it means ".o8%". I know this is not the kind > of questions (challenging) that you're used to, but I > would appreciate...See More

Jul 5, 2012

Old teacher On 7/05/12, F Bowles wrote: > Will someone please define what "0.8%" means, i.e. when > it's written on a sign this way. Some say it means "8%" > and some say by writing this way it means "80%" while > others say it means ".o8%". I know this is not the kind > of questions (challenging) that you're used to, but I > would appreciate...See More

Jul 5, 2012

New educational jargon

by Y

Jul 6, 2012

The new term for American high school is "Government funded daycare center for adolescents". Now, don't many of the things you are required to do as a teacher now make more sense?

Students that misbehave

by Y

Jul 6, 2012

Over and over again I see and hear that one of the biggest complaints that teachers have is student misbehavior and the parents that enable that bad behavior. I read the following book and found that it really helped me to understand what was going with these kids. In fact, I'm incorporating the author's ideas into my discipline and management prog...See More

have school in texas stopped hirring in July?

by BlueG

Jul 9, 2012

I have been appliing for job all over Texas and it's now July and no interviews? When should I stop hoping?

Jeff Hope is not what you need. You need to remain driven and motivated during the interview and job-seeking process.

Many districts have budgets that become available during the month of July. So, in many districts, July is the time when hiring is more concrete because schools and administrators can more accurately fill positions.

Y...See More

Jul 14, 2012

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