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Early Childhood Education vs Montessori

by SIS

Jun 30, 2009

Am recently based in Canada and trying to make up my mind on my second choice in career. I finally managed to come up with either ECE or Montessori. I have a few questions though.

1. I know one can teach with Montessori kids between 0-12 years depending on what level of the course you have taken. 2. Which is a good institute to learn Monte...See More

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Laurie Stenehjem On 6/30/09, SIS wrote: > Am recently based in Canada and trying to make up my mind > on my second choice in career. I finally managed to come up > with either ECE or Montessori. I have a few questions > though. I don't have answers to your specific questions but I can share with you a new online masters degree course in ECE from the Un...See More

Jun 30, 2009

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SIS Thank You Laurie for the site. I was very excited about the Masters to be done in 2 years only to discover i need a BSc in the same field. My current degree is from a different field altogether and has no relation whatsoever to both ECE and Montessori. Right now i just need to get started into the basics. Thanks once again though.

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Jun 30, 2009

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Credits for Certification Renewal

by Amy

Jul 9, 2009

I need 6 credit hours to renew my teaching certificate. I would like to find the fastest and cheapest option. I already have my masters degree in Reading so I am not concerned about the content of the courses as long as it meets the renewal requirements.

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Denise On 7/09/09, Amy wrote: > I need 6 credit hours to renew my teaching certificate. I > would like to find the fastest and cheapest option. I > already have my masters degree in Reading so I am not > concerned about the content of the courses as long as it > meets the renewal requirements. Do they have to be college credits or can they ...See More

Jul 9, 2009

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Nova Southeastern University's online master's program

by Tracy in NC

Jul 16, 2009

Does anyone know anything about the online master's programs offered through Nova Southeastern? I know they are fully accredited, but I wonder if they're reputable. They offer an online master's program that can be completed in 14 months, but it is rather expensive (about $13,600). Supposedly, it's a program for teachers developed by teachers. If a...See More

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Teacher Workshops?

by JK

Jul 17, 2009

I posted this to the general board as well.

I am in search of websites with teacher workshops, conferences, etc.? Any recommendations is appreciated!

Thanks so much in advance!

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Top ten states to teach in - Hardest states to find a job

by Jim

Jul 28, 2009

I am about to be certified in secondary social studies and will be looking for a job when I am done with my student teaching after this fall. I am not tied to any area in the United States and am willing to go anywhere and look anywhere for a teaching position.

In your opinion, what are the top ten states to teach in? (If you can't think ...See More

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Jarod HM Secondary social studies is a tough area in which to find a job. California and New York are going to be hard to find a job, especially if you are coming form out of state since you will need to take tests and addition workshops or classes to get a license or cert in those states. (As they tell us here at BC, it is the degree that is reciprocal not...See More

Jul 28, 2009

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Carolina Teacher I've read that Clark County in Las Vegas is ALWAYS looking for teachers since they're growing so much. My former neighbor's daughter moved there several years ago to take a job and LOVES it. I live in NC and moved here from IN five years ago for a job. NC has always had a teacher shortage; however, due to budget cuts, NC has actually laid off teach...See More

Jul 28, 2009

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grad school..how many hrs??

by Kelly

Aug 13, 2009

I'm starting grad school this fall and I'm about to register. I'm wondering if I should take 1 or 2 classes. This is my 4th year teaching and I teach 1st grade. One class is an internet course that meets periodically, and the other is a course I'd drive to one night weekly. Any advice? Is 6 hrs too much to take in one semester while teaching full t...See More

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Brett Kelly,

A word of caution if you have never taken an online course before: My experience with online courses is that they can actually be more challenging and time-consuming than a traditional on-campus course, which is exactly the opposite of what I expected. Plus an online course requires more self-discipline. I guess what I'm saying is t...See More

Aug 13, 2009

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Cherie Miller On 8/13/09, Kelly wrote: > I'm starting grad school this fall and I'm about to > register. I'm wondering if I should take 1 or 2 classes. > This is my 4th year teaching and I teach 1st grade. One > class is an internet course that meets periodically, and > the other is a course I'd drive to one night weekly. Any > advice? Is 6 hrs...See More

Aug 24, 2009

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what to get masters in?

by Care

Aug 15, 2009

I am planning on starting my masters. I was wondering what is the best degree to major in. I want something that I can use to get out of the classroom(later in life) but I don't want to be stuck in IEP meetings all day. Any suggestions?

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Jarod HM If you have an interest in technology and instruction, I would consider working an Educational Tech degree in preparation to become a technology integration specialist (or whatever it is called where you are).

Aug 17, 2009

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Cherie Miller On 8/15/09, Care wrote: > I am planning on starting my masters. I was wondering what > is the best degree to major in. I want something that I > can use to get out of the classroom(later in life) but I > don't want to be stuck in IEP meetings all day. Any > suggestions?

An interdisciplinary degree, such as an MA in American ...See More

Aug 24, 2009

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guidance & counseling

by jennifer

Aug 16, 2009

Has anyone received a master's in guidanc & counseling online? Any advice on reputable online degrees for that? thanks so much

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inexpensive online masters in education

by lane

Aug 26, 2009

What is the absolute cheapest online masters that anyone has heard of?

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jcm I just spoke with American U.yesterday and I am intrigued. Obviously the price is right, but I have some questions. The advisor I spoke with said that there are very few papers, but there is one assignment a week and one test a week. What kind of assignments are there? Do you feel like the assignments are doable and valuable in some way. I just don...See More

Aug 6, 2010

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Susan Bariola On 8/26/09, lane wrote: > What is the absolute cheapest online masters that anyone > has heard of?

Have you looked at Arkansas State University? Under $7500, fully online [link removed]

Aug 19, 2010

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Tips and advice about Master's Programs

by Allie

Sep 11, 2009

Hey Everyone! :)

I am working on my 5th year in Educ and am in a stagnant position. I want to add to/ change from Spec Ed to something else so that I can help the Spec Ed students who are subject to this crazy inclusion that is causing them to not get the differientated instruction they need.

Well, I have been comparing the Master...See More

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Jarod HM I am sure if I completely understand your situation, but I will give it a try. From what I gather from your post, you are already certified in one area. Did the process of getting your certification not include the required number of ed classes? I am currently getting my initial cert in French are teaching a private school and did not find any prog...See MoreI am sure if I completely understand your situation, but I will give it a try. From what I gather from your post, you are already certified in one area. Did the process of getting your certification not include the required number of ed classes? I am currently getting my initial cert in French are teaching a private school and did not find any programs that required me to have any ed classes in my background (which I didn't before starting my masters). The only programs that generally require previous ed class are reading specialists programs and other for administration, but the requirements are implied in the period of previous teaching certification.

If you don't have a master's, you generally need one to get professional certification, so I would go for the masters, especially since you have a good deal of experience. If you could tell us what area that you are looking for the certification and what schools you are thinking about.

On 9/11/09, Allie wrote: > Hey Everyone! :) > > I am working on my 5th year in Educ and am in a stagnant > position. I want to add to/ change from Spec Ed to > something else so that I can help the Spec Ed students who > are subject to this crazy inclusion that is causing them to > not get the differientated instruction they need. > > Well, I have been comparing the Master's degree programs in > my area and those on-line. There is SO much of a > difference! A common item is that they require so many > undergrad credits in educ or "in another appropriate field > of study." (I haven't found clarification on what all that > might include yet.) > > So, I just wonder what others are encountering, considering > and think. > > To some degree, I feel like just studying up and taking the > tests for certifications in those areas I would consider > working in but that really doesn't seem like it would make > a difference. Then agian, if I am going to go for my > Master's, I just feel I should be going for the next level, > principal certification. It's gonna cost a pretty penny ... > so, I feel I should be trying to make more to afford those > loans. > > Thanks so much!

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