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Help me learn about student-centered teaching practices

by Matthew Callison

Oct 9, 2012

I wanted to make one final invitation to ask for your participation in a short survey about student-centered teaching strategies.

Good Morning!

My name is Matthew Callison. I am a former elementary teacher working on my PhD in the School of Education at Indiana University Bloomington.

I am writing to ask for your volun...See More

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Computer presentations

by Curtis

Oct 14, 2012

New this year, my students all have their own laptop. Each grading period, I have had them do both social studies presentations and book reports on using a different presentation platform. So far, I have used Prezi, Glogster.edu, and plan to use PowerPoint. Does anyone have any other suggestions?

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CHARLOTTE On 10/14/12, Curtis wrote: > New this year, my students all have their own laptop. Each > grading period, I have had them do both social studies > presentations and book reports on using a different > presentation platform. So far, I have used Prezi, > Glogster.edu, and plan to use PowerPoint. Does anyone have > any other suggesti...See More

Nov 8, 2012

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Math in Focus

by KM

Oct 18, 2012

I am so discouraged...my 5th graders took their post test in Math In Focus-Chapter 2 yesterday. Some of them scored lower that the pretest.

Does anyone else use Math in Focus? My teammate and I felt as though we taught this chapter well and with fidelity.

This is our first year with the program. But just like chapter 1 - how can...See More

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College Assignment: Teacher Interview

by Sabrina Martinez

Nov 8, 2012

Name: City/State: School District: School:

Where did you graduate from?

What was your first teaching job?

How long have you been teaching?

Describe your worst behaved student; how did you handle that student and was it successful?

What do you like most about your job?

What do you like least abou...See More

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Balanced Literacy in Fifth Grade

by de

Nov 10, 2012

I am new to fifth grade and I am looking for some books that will help with a good solid balance literacy block. We have a 90 minute block that is protected. Which book would you recommend? Fountas and Pinell "Guided Reading and Writing for Grades 3-6" or Jan Richardson, " Guided Reading" ( I think that this is the title for these books.)

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Chuck On 11/10/12, de wrote: > I am new to fifth grade and I am looking for some books > that will help with a good solid balance literacy block. > We have a 90 minute block that is protected. Which book > would you recommend? Fountas and Pinell "Guided Reading > and Writing for Grades 3-6" or Jan Richardson, " Guided > Reading" ( I th...See More

Nov 30, 2012

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de Thanks. I am ordering this resource today.

> On 11/10/12, de wrote: >> I am new to fifth grade and I am looking for some books >> that will help with a good solid balance literacy block. >> We have a 90 minute block that is protected. Which book >> would you recommend? Fountas and Pinell "Guided Reading >>...See More

Dec 1, 2012

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Readers Theatre in Fifth Grade

by de

Nov 10, 2012

Can someone give me an idea for some good resources for Readers Theatre in fifth grade? I have looked and several books on Amazon and I like a lot, but my budget does not. I had rather pay a little more for a good solid resource that has a lot of plays, instead of a little that has only that has only a few.

Thanks for any help.

de

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Lisa I'm going to work on a week long unit next week with lessons and reader's theatre scripts to use with my fifth graders after the break. I will post it on TPT. I'll come back and let you know when it's done. Lis

Nov 14, 2012

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roundstanley This one is free and timely. It is about Thanksgiving. [link removed]

There is also another free rt on Harriet Tubman for later in the year. [link removed]

Nov 16, 2012

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burned out

by JC

Nov 13, 2012

It's finally happened, I think I have burned out. After 21 years of successful teaching, I have hit bottom. I have several difficult students with little to no support from the principal or counselor for behavior incidents. I am crying daily (before and after school hours) and have recently sought the services of a professional counselor. I've been...See More

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Cecilia 5th So sorry to hear about you having no support. I am currently dealing with several difficult students myself. Don't have any suggestions but please know you are not alone with what you are describing.

On 11/13/12, JC wrote: > It's finally happened, I think I have burned out. After 21 > years of successful teaching, I have hit bottom...See More

Nov 17, 2012

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What are your favorite picture books?

by Lisa

Nov 14, 2012

I'm working on a project with picture books, but I own hundreds! I'm trying to prioritize. What are your favorite picture books that you use every year for teaching? I'd love your feedback. Thanks!

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Thanksgiving idea

by roundstanley

Nov 16, 2012

If you are looking for something new for Thanksgiving, I just looked at a webcast from Plimouth Plantation and Scholastic that has the Plantation actors playing their roles on the Mayflower 2. It had lots of facts that I didn't know in about 20 minutes. Worth a look. [link removed]

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FREE resource for Beginning Teachers

by Tessa Hardiman

Nov 20, 2012

Hey guys, Just wanted to let you know that starting tomorrow, my new eBook (Surviving and Thriving: 21 Tips for First Year Teachers) is going to be free tomorrow! That's Wednesday the 21st. Click the link below to find it.

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