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How to Deal with An Admin. Moving Your Stuff - Question

by blr

Jul 30, 2009

I have a question. How do you professionally deal with an administrator who move things around in your classroom?

This administrator has the janitorial / maintenance staff move things when you are not in your room (i.e. over winter break, spring break, etc.). The things that are being moved are large white boards, furniture - like the tea...See More

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Judy2/CA It sounds like a few cards are missing from her deck! I understand how frustrating this must be and don't have any words of advice. Hope it's something you can work around and get through the year. Any chance she'll retire?!?

n 8/04/09, blr wrote: > Judy2/CA > > Yes, and yes. She moves things by herself as well as instructs the &g...See More

Aug 5, 2009

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anon for this I have seen this before, but not with furniture during the year. I had an admin who would go through and take down bulletin board borders if she thought they didn't match other things in the room, and things like that. I asked about it and she explained that the kids will notice if everything is together, even if they don't know they notice--so it ...See More

Aug 5, 2009

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When do I go for my masters?

by Kristen

Aug 5, 2009

Hi! I will be student teaching this Fall and of course look up to those who already have achieved the role of being an elementary education school teacher. Hence, I'm asking all of you... when should I go for my masters? Should I get a job teaching first and eventually go nights? Should I not get a job teaching and go for my masters full time? I ap...See More

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Miss M One other reason to wait that is tied into what many have said, what you would consider getting your masters in right now is NOT what you might want in a year or two after being on the job. AND, your area of interest may not be a masters degree now but might in a few years.

For ex - when I graduated college in '01 the masters I am now purs...See More

Sep 11, 2009

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Kristen Thanks for the advice everyone! I have decided to wait on getting my masters because of all of your wonderful advice.

Thanks again!

Sep 14, 2009

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need a good book

by maggie

Aug 6, 2009

Hi, Anyone know of a good book to use with student teachers to get them interested in, excited about become a teacher and working hard?

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AnneCT The First Six Weeks of School~ I mentored a teacher who never asked questions. I could not for the life of me figure out what she was doing b/c I was not located near her. Turns out she was calling her old cooperating teacher & using this book. My Colleague (15 yrs exp.) bought it for herself and loves it. FYI I teach elementary!

Aug 6, 2009

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Judy2/CA A good book for a beginning teacher (or any teacher) is The Cornerstone: Classroom Management That Makes Teaching More Effective, Efficient and Enjoyable. The author is Angela Powell who also has a website. Everything about organizing and running a successful classroom is in this book. I have to wonder though how someone reaches student teaching wi...See More

Aug 8, 2009

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Intro to Ed.

by RB

Aug 10, 2009

I've been asked to host at least one Introduction to Education student for 15 hours this semester. I've never done this before, and didn't do Ed. as an undergrad so I'm clueless as to what I'm expected to do, if anything. Have any of you had these entry level Ed. students and did it increase your workload much? I just got a call today that I've got...See More

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Kay I have loved my intro to ed students! The kids (8th grade) like having them in the class. I use them to help in small group work, etc. I am not sure that they were all cut out to be teachers, but they should be finding that out now rather than later. Go for it!

Aug 11, 2009

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patty My intro to ed. class discussed what philosophy of education was, and what it means to the individual teacher. My teachers also read and told stories about there experiences, some good stories and some stories that are so sad. THe poing of the class was to discuss what ed. was to me, the students, and the world. But philosophy of education was VERY...See More

Sep 17, 2009

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Posters/room decorations

by new teacher

Aug 10, 2009

I'm trying to decorate my room before the school year, and I was wondering if anyone could tell me of a place where I can find cheap posters or decorations for a classroom? Thanks!

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Kay I get mine at a teacher store--many have sales & coupons off (check their website) this time of year. Also, I have gotten posters of my local NFL football team from various promotions at businesses in my area.

Also, I have used pictures from calendars-anything from cars to animals.

You can also get pics from your computer's cl...See More

Aug 11, 2009

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National Board certification

by scshark

Aug 12, 2009

Are there any support groups on this site?

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NBCT On 8/12/09, scshark wrote: > Are there any support groups on this site? The best support group/chatboard for NB Candidates is the one for EC-Gens at Yahoo. I will try to post a link. If it doesn't work, go to Yahoo.com and click on Groups.

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Membership is free, but must be approved which takes a day or two sometime...See More

Aug 12, 2009

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Suz On 8/12/09, scshark wrote: > Are there any support groups on this site? Have you seen the link under Career Center (bottom right corner when you display all the chatboards).

Aug 14, 2009

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Facebook Q

by Ooii

Aug 14, 2009

I am a young teacher and recently got started on Facebook. I'm hoping some of you might be able to help me out when it comes to knowing what is and what is not okay to post on my Facebook page. Originally, I thought I'd just try to stay away from anything work-related all together and just post about "my life." But as a teacher, so much of my job i...See More

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Joe lol...go ahead, I can tell you even if you do something as seemingly benign as express an opinion,there might be someone on the opposite end of that opinion who will view you differently. If you are cool with that...then go ahead. On 11/21/09, Yo... Joe.... CHILL MAN!!! wrote: > Have a facebook... > Nothing to hide... > Not friends with ki...See More

Nov 23, 2009

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Joe I have something even better than that...I was talking with a friend, not a teacher, but a 34 year old marketing exec for a pretty big company...well, he was browsing another friend's page and came across a picture of himself from when he was in college. It was a horribly embarrassing piture, and he had to send a message to that person to immediatl...See MoreI have something even better than that...I was talking with a friend, not a teacher, but a 34 year old marketing exec for a pretty big company...well, he was browsing another friend's page and came across a picture of himself from when he was in college. It was a horribly embarrassing piture, and he had to send a message to that person to immediatly take that down. People do not understand, that a. they have no control of content, and b. what is cool in your view (even stuff like Jesus, global warming, drinking socially, a woman's right to choose, who you want for president, the t.v shows you like)might not be so cool in someone else's estimation. On 11/22/09, another thought wrote: > I haven't read all the posts. In case this has been mentioned, > I apologize for repeating it. > > Just think what happened to the young teacher who put vacation > pictures on her facebook (pics of her with wine and other > alcohol). She was sure it would be no problem because > only "friends" have invitations to her account. > > Well, an anonymous letter was sent to the admin stating that the > anonymous writer's teen daughter was on the site and the parent > found it objectionable. > > Now, whether or not a teen and parent actually got onto the > teacher's facebook site, or one of her "friends" found it > objectionable and alerted admin. > > Either way she was pressured into resigning, which she did, but > she is trying to fight it at this point. > > > > > On 8/14/09, certifiedteach wrote: >> I am a little older, and just don't understand the need to >> "post" about your life for the world to see. Why the need? Just >> remember that parents, employers, etc can easily look you up >> and read what you post. My daughter is a teen, I simply >> searched her name, and I quickly was able to find her so called >> "private" page. And I wasn't too happy with some things on >> there that a college, etc, could find just as easily. Can't you >> be satisfied with just telling your real life family and >> friends about your day over the telephone, or even email? A >> teacher is a very public figure, and you will always be under >> scrutiny. When I was a young teacher, a parent saw me out at a >> restaurant with my then fiance and quickly spread the news that >> I was out drinking with a man. I had had a beer with my dinner! >> Be smart! >> >> On 8/14/09, Ooii wrote: >>> I am a young teacher and recently got started on Facebook. >>> I'm hoping some of you might be able to help me out when it >>> comes to knowing what is and what is not okay to post on my >>> Facebook page. Originally, I thought I'd just try to stay >>> away from anything work-related all together and just post >>> about "my life." But as a teacher, so much of my job >>> is "my life." >>> >>> I've been posting up stuff like "made finger puppets in >>> class today," which is fine, but doesn't really cover "me." >>> >>> Is it okay to post things like "Interesting day. Was bit >>> by one of my kiddos," and stuff like that? (Without giving >>> away any personal info, ofcourse). >>> >>> Thanks!

Nov 23, 2009

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Boycott Ohio's Master Teacher Program

by G. Joseph Colucci

Aug 15, 2009

Now that the State of Ohio has determined that The National Board For Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification is not worth funding. All NBPTS holder in the State of Ohio should not apply, support or recongize the Master Teacher Program the state is trying to start. Thanks for listening.

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Teachers as Public Figures

by certifiedteach

Aug 16, 2009

The Facebook topic has made me think. As a more experienced teacher, what would you/do you tell younger teachers about their role as a public figure in the community? I feel it goes beyond just the fact that we work with kids. It is the fact that schools are so important to a community's overall image, home values, etc, as well as the fact that we ...See More

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joe That sounds like some serious bad luck!~ I must say, this is one of the reasons I don;t have a facebook account. There are always going to be a few parents who don't like you for one reason or another...if you provide any ammunition on one of these websites, you might be sunk. Not worth the trouble, imo.

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not worried I think it depends on your lifestyle whether or not you have to worry about anything. I do not worry. I live 7 minutes from where I teach. I shop and run into parents all the time. One mom works at walmart... one at dollar tree... a few at fast food places... one at kmart... grocery stores... I don't hide from anything... why would I live where I d...See MoreI think it depends on your lifestyle whether or not you have to worry about anything. I do not worry. I live 7 minutes from where I teach. I shop and run into parents all the time. One mom works at walmart... one at dollar tree... a few at fast food places... one at kmart... grocery stores... I don't hide from anything... why would I live where I do and work where I work if I was afraid to live my life. AND... I have a facebook. I dont think twice about what I put up there... because there is nothing I need to hide.

NOW.. I do know that there are teachers out there that do live multiple lifestyles and I have been a mentor to a few that may put up too much on those sites for the world to see. I mention it in passing about parents googling etc. And then they cant say that they were not warned.

I feel this way about anyone in the pubic eye... celebs to politicians and everyone in between... If you live your life in fear then youre probably doing something wrong. Its called a conscience... everyone has one... but it also goes back to your character...

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On 8/17/09, joe wrote: > That sounds like some serious bad luck!~ I must say, this is > one of the reasons I don;t have a facebook account. There > are always going to be a few parents who don't like you for > one reason or another...if you provide any ammunition on one > of these websites, you might be sunk. Not worth the trouble, > imo. > > On 8/16/09, certifiedteach wrote: >> The Facebook topic has made me think. As a more experienced >> teacher, what would you/do you tell younger teachers about >> their role as a public figure in the community? I feel it >> goes beyond just the fact that we work with kids. It is the >> fact that schools are so important to a community's overall >> image, home values, etc, as well as the fact that we don't >> impact just a few lives, but many, many lives over the >> course of our careers. What experiences have you had >> regarding this? >> I have a colleague who belonged to the local Y in town many >> years ago. She taught Kindergarten. One day, as she was >> taking off her swimsuit in the women's locker room, in walks >> one of her male students and his mom! She was mortified, she >> knew this little boy and his peers were much more aware than >> even mommy might like to think, and from that point on she >> joined a gym farther from where we taught so this would not >> be likely to ever happen again. Funny now, but not at the >> time. So much to consider when you are a teacher... >> Thanks for your responses.

Aug 19, 2009

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