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by Man from La Mancha
Oct 17, 2013
I'm a musical teacher that got hired in late. Progress Reports are due soon, but my students have only completed one in class assignment. Should I grade everyone based on just one assignment? Should I give everyone a suspended grade? Or should everyone get a free pass this card marking?
I am a first year teacher of VPK in Florida. When I was hired, my boss told me what my salary would be, but when I got my first paycheck, it was HALF of what she told me it would be. When I talked to her about it, she said "We were talking about a lot of numbers that day. I would never INTENTIONALLY mislead you." I know for a fact that she told som...See MoreI am a first year teacher of VPK in Florida. When I was hired, my boss told me what my salary would be, but when I got my first paycheck, it was HALF of what she told me it would be. When I talked to her about it, she said "We were talking about a lot of numbers that day. I would never INTENTIONALLY mislead you." I know for a fact that she told someone else what she told me too, so there it is obvious that she lied to me. I can't afford to work the job now, and I have to quit. I can't believe that she lied to me. As a first year teacher, she has ruined so many things for me. I don't even know what I can do.
by Rose Willis
Nov 20, 2013
I have just recently passed my special education exam. I have submitted my application to two different schools and waiting to get an interview. Are portfolios still necessary? Do principals look at them?
by Abby Connors in Teachers.Net Gazette
Apr 24, 2014
If you teach young children, I have a stunningly simple, ridiculously easy positive –discipline technique that will change your life. Well, would you believe it’ll make your day a little bit easier? (Because if you’re like me, you’ll pounce on anything that promises to make your classroom even the itsy-bitsiest bit calmer.)
For a c...See MoreIf you teach young children, I have a stunningly simple, ridiculously easy positive –discipline technique that will change your life. Well, would you believe it’ll make your day a little bit easier? (Because if you’re like me, you’ll pounce on anything that promises to make your classroom even the itsy-bitsiest bit calmer.)
For a couple of weeks during this very long winter, I found myself in somewhat of a slump. The children didn’t seem engaged, they were easily distracted, and they Never. Ever. Listened. I often felt like I was at a very noisy party to which I had not been invited. If I’d dressed up as SpongeBob and passed out pizza like Ellen DeGeneres at the Oscars, it wouldn’t have made any difference. Nothing could pry their attention away from their 24/7 talkathon.
Then one day, as I was leaving a class (I teach music classes for preschool and kindergarten), I heard myself say, “So, next time we’re going to be better listeners, right?” Yes, yes they nodded. Suddenly it struck me...
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Are there any suggestions for an efficient way to organize files on a flash drive, etc.? Is there a numerical way to do this?
I have organized folders by chapter, and then subcategories for tests, homework, etc. Let's say there are ten homework handouts on my flash drive... How can I organize those, so that I know immediately which one to...See MoreAre there any suggestions for an efficient way to organize files on a flash drive, etc.? Is there a numerical way to do this?
I have organized folders by chapter, and then subcategories for tests, homework, etc. Let's say there are ten homework handouts on my flash drive... How can I organize those, so that I know immediately which one to open? Do most people just stick with homework01.doc, etc.?
Thank you!
I'm a first year teacher, started late February and to say it's been tough is an understatement. I have low students and mainly behavior problems. My neighboring teacher though, has been the biggest obstacle. She is extremely negative about the school, administration, and my mentor. She is always in my business telling me what to do and what I'm do...See MoreI'm a first year teacher, started late February and to say it's been tough is an understatement. I have low students and mainly behavior problems. My neighboring teacher though, has been the biggest obstacle. She is extremely negative about the school, administration, and my mentor. She is always in my business telling me what to do and what I'm doing wrong. I am a positive and passive person and I can't stand this person. I had some harsh words with her today, and although I feel bad about it I couldn't take her anymore. My mentor teacher just tells me to ignore her, but it's difficult to do that. I just want her gone from my life. Trying to just teach is hard enough! Any advice?
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Have you checked with your administration? Usually they have their answer on grading questions like this. To grade on one assignment gives students who did poorly on that one assignment no chance to improve their grade. Parents will go berserk if their child gets a bad grade on the report card based ...See More