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Private Educator

by P. Holloway

Aug 3, 2008

rivate Educator wanted for 2 gifted students in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Salary and benefits provided along with outstanding opportunities to establish yourself in a rapidly growing field. For more information please contact us at the email above. Salary is based upon experience and period of commitment.

Calculus

by SJdude

Aug 5, 2008

I'm going to be teaching 6th grade math this coming school- year. In my spare time I'd like to take calculus I and II in pursuit of my high school certification. Can anyone recommend an inexpensive way to take these classes on- line. Since I'd really like to learn this material I'm not looking at a sham course.

Thanks!

nyc_sub On 8/05/08, SJdude wrote: > I'm going to be teaching 6th grade math this coming school- > year. In my spare time I'd like to take calculus I and II > in pursuit of my high school certification. Can anyone > recommend an inexpensive way to take these classes on- > line. Since I'd really like to learn this material I'm not > looking...See More

Dec 21, 2008

How to choose a Masters degree program in Education?

by Caroline

Aug 9, 2008

How can I find a source of information concerning the various types of MA Degree's in education? Website? Book? Anything besides a college advertising their institution?

A Great Way To Master +30

by Cheryl

Aug 16, 2008

I have been a teacher for 17 years, and have recently found the time to work towards my +30. As a full-time teacher, and guardian to my 9 year old granddaughter my time is stretched from end to end. Becoming a widow and my need to earn $ was my first motivation to search for and find a way to earn the +30 credits ASAP.

However considering ...See More

Ron I love reading posts like yours.

I am happy for you and the fact that you were able to take control of your life after such a traumatic event. Amazing what we will do to insure that our children get the best that we can offer. Even more amazing is that you can set goals for yourself and attain them if you work hard enough. Nothing is out ...See More

Oct 17, 2008

Online Masters Education Program

by Caitlin

Sep 16, 2008

I am doing research for an Online Degree program and I wanted to ask teachers who either had their masters, are considering getting their masters, or have been deterred from getting their masters because of the lack of institutions near them. If anyone wouldn't mind please post your thoughts on any of the following questions:

1. Do you hav...See More

Ron 1. Yes. MBS-Mathematics/Neuroscience 2.If you have your masters would it have been easier to complete your degree were you offered an online degree program? No, because I needed to be fully focused. I also prefer having a prof lecturing so that I get immediate feedback to my questions. 4.Does the name of the institution matter when you are thinking...See More

Oct 17, 2008

This is my 3rd year of teaching and I'm beginning to look into grad school. I teach a K-1 loop and this year I'm also training in the Reading Recovery program. I'm very interested in doing a focus on primary grades in reading and writing. However, I don't know what to look for in a grad school. I am not interested in doing an online degree - I need...See More

Grad School Advice

by klee

Nov 11, 2008

I posted this on another board but found this board and thought I'd get better responses: I am really interested in teaching a class that deals with real-life issues, decision making, choosing a career, improving academic and personal performance, being involved, etc. but don't know what cert. I would need. I enjoy working with the kids who are at-...See More

needed certification?

by txhstchr

Jan 4, 2009

Rudy Azcuy In regard to your question. This is probably something that you need to research with the department of education for your state. Some states have special certification requirements for something that would be similar to Career Education Certification. These are specialized areas with various requirements. Considering the budget issues that educati...See More

Feb 10, 2009

Great Teachers Great Results

by Elliot

Jan 6, 2009

Hi,

I’m writing to you from the Great Books Foundation to let you know about our new professional development website: [link removed].

The Great Books Foundation offers professional development opportunities to teachers of all subject areas, and the Great Teachers Great Results website features videos and resources that demonst...See MoreHi,

I’m writing to you from the Great Books Foundation to let you know about our new professional development website: [link removed].

The Great Books Foundation offers professional development opportunities to teachers of all subject areas, and the Great Teachers Great Results website features videos and resources that demonstrate why it works and how it gets results. I hope you’ll take a few moments to visit the site—and please download the free PDF, which has some great tips about effectively using questions in the classroom.

I’ve included some additional information about the Great Books Foundation below, and I’d be more than happy to answer your questions or provide you with any additional information you might need. Please feel free to contact me at any time.

Sincerely, Elliot Greene [email removed]]

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The Great Books Foundation is a non-profit educational organization that is dedicated to helping people think and share ideas. For over 60 years, the Great Books Shared Inquiry™ Method has excited students' curiosity and challenged their thinking. During the Great Books professional development program, teachers learn how to read texts and develop a framework of questions they will use to guide discussion, and then how to guide students in the same process.

The Great Books method evolves the traditional learning paradigm used in many classrooms. Using a student centered, organic approach to learning, students become engaged with and challenged by the material they are studying whether it is literature, history, or science. Rich, text centered discussions challenge students to stretch their thinking and allow teachers to enhance their skills when using this dynamic questioning process.

The Great Books method works because it is a student-centered approach to learning where the students are given the opportunities and tools they need to construct their own knowledge. Teachers who implement the Great Books method immediately see and hear their students’ enthusiasm.