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Active Teachign Strategies

by Chuck

May 21, 2010

I'm looking for some new active teaching strategies. Things like "Talking Heads," Ticket out the Door", etc. Once I compile a list I'll be happy to share it. Please let me know how to do the activity along with the title.

Thanks so much,

Chuck

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Active Teaching Strategies

by Chuck

May 21, 2010

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going before a panel

by please help me!!!!

May 24, 2010

I am going before a panel at my next job interview. I am a first year teacher and need some advice on how to be successful and confident.

Please help!!

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exp tchr who moves often Next year will be my 20th year of teaching. I've taught in 8 different schools and next year will be my 9th. 8 of those schools have been during the last 12 years! I am the queen of job hunting and interviewing! (BTW, these moves are compliments of my husband being transferred every 2 years or so!)

The most recent interview was with a pan...See More

May 28, 2010

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starley I have taught in 5 different schools and I have been offered every job I have interviewed for (except 1). I really believe it is humor. I am considered a funny girl. I always have people laughing in interviews. Usually, with a story of something I learned from a child that has improved me as a teacher. So, don't be afraid to make them laugh. People...See More

Jul 2, 2010

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Sara I need your help

by please help me

May 24, 2010

Sara, what can I do to not be nervous in front of this interviewing panel? My biggest problem is my posture (sitting too still), having a dry mouth when answering questions. What do you suggest? If you don't mind me asking... are you a teacher or administrator?

Thanks a bunch!!!!

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please help!! On 5/24/10, Sara wrote: > Sitting too still?? Most people when they're nervous shift > about a bit - I've never heard of sitting too still and - > there's nothing wrong with sitting still. It shows composure. > If you're sitting still, you won't look nervous. > > And - it's ok to be nervous. It's natural to be nervous at an > i...See More

May 24, 2010

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Leah My biggest problem is my posture (sitting too still), That's okay > having a dry mouth when answering questions. Take a glass of water with you into the interview.

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Aug 4, 2010

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Student Teacher needs to Interview teachers

by Diane Sachtleben

Jun 12, 2010

lease I would appreciate any teachers with the experience of 3, 5, 10 & 15 years of experience to participate in answersing these questions. I only need 4 more teachers, one with 3 yrs exp, 5 yrs, 10 yrs, and 15 yrs. Thank you in advance.

1. As student achievement and a greater understanding of curriculum have become more relevant, wh...See More

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certifiedteach Most colleges are out for the summer. Why would you be interviewing teachers for a course now? These questions sound too advanced for a student course, and sound more like job interview questions.

On 6/12/10, Diane Sachtleben wrote: > Please I would appreciate any teachers with the experience > of 3, 5, 10 & 15 years of experienc...See MoreMost colleges are out for the summer. Why would you be interviewing teachers for a course now? These questions sound too advanced for a student course, and sound more like job interview questions.

On 6/12/10, Diane Sachtleben wrote: > Please I would appreciate any teachers with the experience > of 3, 5, 10 & 15 years of experience to participate in > answersing these questions. I only > need 4 more teachers, one with 3 yrs exp, 5 yrs, 10 yrs, > and 15 yrs. Thank you in advance. > > 1. As student achievement and a greater understanding > of curriculum have become more relevant, what are some ways > you have found to apply curriculum to previous knowledge? > 2. Technology seems to be the way in which education > is steering itself. Some believe that technology can lead > the way and eventually produce better schools, while others > believe that there may be long-term consequences that are > not being considered in the rush to use technology. What > are your thoughts on this issue? > 3. NCLB states that the equitable distribution clause > requires states to take steps to “ensure that poor and > minority children are not taught at higher rates as other > children by inexperienced, unqualified, or out-of-field > teachers.” What are you beliefs on this subject and why? > 4. How do you view the NCLB act? What is your opinion > on the matter? > 5. In your years of experience do you feel that your > teaching philosophy has helped or harmed your classroom? > Have you had to change it? > 6. How do you talk to a parent who may not agree with > you as a teacher? > 7. What steps do you take in the classroom to > implement NCLB while obtaining Higher Order Thinking levels > for those students? > 8. How does your overall school mission coincide with > your classroom philosophy that addresses a safe learning > environment? > 9. How do the styles/ methods you use today differ > from those that you used when you first begin teaching, > what brought about the change? > 10. In your opinion what should the desired outcome > (socially, economically, and politically) of the teacher be > when teaching students? >

Jun 28, 2010

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phone call asking me to call my rep. save 600,000 jobs

by deb

Jun 14, 2010

Hello everyone. I received a phone call asking me to call this number 1-866-608-6355. To ask my state rep. to support emergency education funding bill. To save 600,000 educators jobs. I contacted the number and left a message to my state rep. to support this bill. To keep more educators working. In my district 400 part-time teacher assisants were f...See More

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Literacy Coach Interview

by Mary

Jun 23, 2010

Need BEST answers to literacy questions. (Middle School)

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accepting a job offer

by need2work

Jun 28, 2010

How do accept a job offer you want without seeming desperate?

Thanks

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need2work On 7/05/10, Sara wrote: > On 6/28/10, need2work wrote: >> How do accept a job offer you want without seeming >> desperate? >> >> >> Thanks > > Interesting question. If you want the job offer then you're > not taking it out of real desperation, are you? > > In any case, regardless of your motivation, s...See More

Jul 5, 2010

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Leah Congratulations

Jul 7, 2010

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National Board Certification for Teacher Leaders

by any master teachers planning to pursue this?

Jun 30, 2010

It's still in development, but with more and more of the general teacher population pursuing national certification, it's no real surprise that a similar program would emerge for mentor teachers.

Anyone planning to sign up, once it's available?

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