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help needed

by sarah jones

Nov 1, 2009

I am a education major at East Carolina University. I have to interview 2 teachers one who teachers at a Charter school and one that teaches at a year round school. The people I was to interview fell through. It is only a few questions that can be answered quickly through email. If you can help me please email me asap

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Cathy in NC Sarah- I teach in a year round school here in NC. Feel free to email me @ [email removed]!

:) Cathy

On 11/01/09, sarah jones wrote: > I am a education major at East Carolina University. I have > to interview 2 teachers one who teachers at a Charter school > and one that teaches at a year round school. The people I > wa...See More

Nov 15, 2009

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Standardized Test Review

by Crystal

Nov 3, 2009

We are starting to review for our state test. I need some review activities that will get my students out of their seats and interested in the material, but still giving them the information they need. I have plenty of computer games, I need something new!

Thanks for any ideas!!

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Master Reading Teacher Program in Texas

by Deb

Nov 16, 2009

I am new to this chatboard. I am thinking about obtaining my Master Reading Teacher certificate in Texas. I would like to hear from some teachers who have obtained their certificates and if they went through universities or through education service centers. I would like to know the pros and cons of both programs. I know some education service cent...See More

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dt Make sure you will get the stipend first.

On 11/16/09, Deb wrote: > I am new to this chatboard. I am thinking about obtaining > my Master Reading Teacher certificate in Texas. I would > like to hear from some teachers who have obtained their > certificates and if they went through universities or > through education service ...See More

Nov 20, 2009

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Do Experienced Teachers Make Mistakes

by Joe

Nov 20, 2009

As master teachers, have you ever made mistakes in what you teach your students? Maybe you went through a lesson and you realized after the class that you shared information that was incorrect. If so, how have you handled it? What is your best way of dealing with such situation?

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NY5 Yes, YES, YES...and the kids LOVE to catch a typo on the projector, an accidental missing comma, the DATE wrong on the board....they love it! I always laugh and say..."OMGoodness, thanks for pointing it out! Where would I bee without you guys?" We all laugh. I call them my "word detectives"... I also make sure I tell them "See, I'm not perfect, and...See More

Nov 23, 2009

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Joe Thanks. I've been teaching for 12 years and although I've made mistakes before never under those circumstances. I realized my mistake on the drive home from work. Been trying to figure out the best way to approach it during our next meeting.

On 11/23/09, NY5 wrote: > Yes, YES, YES...and the kids LOVE to catch a typo on the > project...See More

Nov 25, 2009

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How to get teachers to feel they don't need your approval?

by sara

Nov 20, 2009

As a curriculum coach I meet with different grades to help with their instructional planning. Although the meetings are cordial and productive, I've recently heard that some grade levels feel they need my 'approval' and therefore can't talk freely. I can't figure out why that happens as I've always posed ideas as suggestions and invited them to dis...See More

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Leah Are you evaluating them? Do to report your concerns to a superior? If so, they are bound to be weary of openly discussing problems they are having. If not, make sure you communicate your role as a "helper."

Best wishes!

On 11/20/09, sara wrote: > As a curriculum coach I meet with different grades to help > with their instr...See More

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Lisa It all depends on how you come across to them and whether or not the majority of the teachers you meet with are newbies or maybe its the atmosphere of the school itself set forth by the administration. I have worked with curriculum specialists who provide and listen to suggestions of others. Then there were those who thought they had all the answer...See MoreIt all depends on how you come across to them and whether or not the majority of the teachers you meet with are newbies or maybe its the atmosphere of the school itself set forth by the administration. I have worked with curriculum specialists who provide and listen to suggestions of others. Then there were those who thought they had all the answers or spoke negatively to others about statements made during the meeting.

Fortunately, at my current district, this is not the case. If it was, they would be shot down rather quickly. In one of the previous schools where I have taught, the specialists who took the "know it all" approach were met with negative feedback as many felt that these individuals are or were teachers just like them and may or may not be any more knowledgeable than they are in the area that they are are assisting in. I am fortunate to work in a district where everyone down the ladder, from superintendent, to principals to teachers feel that we are all professionals in the fields that we work in and they allow us to provide input and be our own decision makers in many areas. With this practice in place, I have yet to see anyone at any of our meetings feel as though they have all the answers.

On 12/02/09, Leah wrote: > Are you evaluating them? Do to report your concerns to a > superior? If so, they are bound to be weary of openly > discussing problems they are having. If not, make sure you > communicate your role as a "helper." > > Best wishes! > > On 11/20/09, sara wrote: >> As a curriculum coach I meet with different grades to help >> with their instructional planning. Although the meetings >> are cordial and productive, I've recently heard that some >> grade levels feel they need my 'approval' and therefore >> can't talk freely. I can't figure out why that happens as >> I've always posed ideas as suggestions and invited them to >> discard them if they wanted. Any suggestions as to why >> this happens and how I can make them feel more comfortable >> in the future?

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