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One teacher in my department,who was substituting for another, made an inappropriate comment to students regarding the absent teacher's sexuality. The remark was apparently made in a joking manner. Two students reported the comment back to the maligned party, who then reported back to me, the chair. The offended party does not want to make a "big d...See MoreOne teacher in my department,who was substituting for another, made an inappropriate comment to students regarding the absent teacher's sexuality. The remark was apparently made in a joking manner. Two students reported the comment back to the maligned party, who then reported back to me, the chair. The offended party does not want to make a "big deal" about it, but was obviously upset enough to come to me. I, too, am extremely upset. How do you feel this situation is best dealt with?
Hello all. I am in my 2nd year of teaching elementary art at an inner city school. I am having a hard time battling where to go from here. I am pretty unhappy with teaching. My school, though being inner city, is a pretty decent school. Great staff, nice kids, etc. We do definitely have the behavior issues that comes along with urban environments, ...See MoreHello all. I am in my 2nd year of teaching elementary art at an inner city school. I am having a hard time battling where to go from here. I am pretty unhappy with teaching. My school, though being inner city, is a pretty decent school. Great staff, nice kids, etc. We do definitely have the behavior issues that comes along with urban environments, and my budget is extremely low for supplies.
After much thought, I really feel its not my school, and that it is the core of teaching I do not like. I didnt love student teaching either. I really feel uncomfortable with classroom management, and have a very very soft personality. Many days I dread waking up and going to school, despite the fact that my job is really decent. I just do not like teaching- being in front of an audience, being firm, etc etc. I have been trying to explore my options for next year, because I dont know if I can take another year of being miserable. I know it not only affects me, but my students too! They deserve better.
On the side I have been doing children's book illustrations and selling some of my work. It's not much money, but its my passion. I recently got an offer from a pre-school I worked at one summer to take a full-time lead teacher position for next year. I am really torn about what to do. I am not sure what career direction I want to go in right now. I do know that the preschool would be a paycut, but the hours are shorter. It would afford me more time to pursue my dreams of creating children's book illustrations. (And maybe some more income in to supplement the paycut?)
Anyways, I am not merely posting about my money concerns. I really need some advice from other teachers because I am worried that if I take this preschool job, it might be looked down upon if in fact I decide to go back to teaching. As a veteran teacher, I would like to know your thoughts. If I did decide in the future to go back to teaching at a school......... Do you think an administration would think less of me if I left a full-time contracted teaching job for a district to work at a preschool for a year (or more?)
My question is...
Does anyone have any great project ideas that include the kids doing most of the process themselves? How can I best guide them through the process without spoonfeeding them the directions?
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I am currently a student studying to become a Speech Language Pathologist. As part of my studies, I am taking an education psychology course. We have learned of the Constructivist view of discovery learning, and how students benefit when they are involved in the process of learning. One aspect that of Constructivism that got my attention was the si...See MoreI am currently a student studying to become a Speech Language Pathologist. As part of my studies, I am taking an education psychology course. We have learned of the Constructivist view of discovery learning, and how students benefit when they are involved in the process of learning. One aspect that of Constructivism that got my attention was the situated learning experience. This is when we situate our lessons in real world problems (ex: a mock trial in the classroom, a student newspaper, etc.) However, I still remain skeptical. Although the situated learning theory looks great on paper, does it work in the classroom?
Therefore, I wanted to get some teachers opinion's on whether situated learning is effective in the classroom. Also, if it is effective, what types of activities work better than others?
I thank you for any information you can share, because this could be helpful in my future practice as a speech language pathologist, whenever I may be collaborating with a teacher, etc.
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Apr 10, 2010
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It is not up to the offended party to make a big deal about it. The offended party only relayed the information along. You must certainly pull in the subbing teacher and start the conversation lightly, giving him (or her) the opportunity to fess up. Should that not occur, you should certainly share your knowledge. ...See More