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trouble with Walden Masters

by cari

Feb 23, 2009

I received an MS from Walden University, specializing in Reading and Mathematics. I am pursuing my NYS permanent certification. Can anyone tell me if they have done the same? My local BOCES warned me of some difficulty with this college? Now I'm frantic! Thank you.

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Stacy On 2/28/09, Sarsone509 wrote: > On 2/23/09, cari wrote: >> I received an MS from Walden University, specializing in >> Reading and Mathematics. I am pursuing my NYS permanent >> certification. Can anyone tell me if they have done the >> same? My local BOCES warned me of some difficulty with this >> college? Now I'm ...See More

Mar 14, 2009

Sarsone509 On 3/14/09, Stacy wrote: > On 2/28/09, Sarsone509 wrote: >> On 2/23/09, cari wrote: >>> I received an MS from Walden University, specializing in >>> Reading and Mathematics. I am pursuing my NYS permanent >>> certification. Can anyone tell me if they have done the >>> same? My local BOCES warned me of so...See More

Mar 14, 2009

question about education

by bryan sutton

Mar 5, 2009

I have a question and I hope someone has a answer. This is my question,in todays economic crisis is it a good idea to be employed as a teacher,second is there jobs for new graduates in education ???????

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supply and demand Adam Smith in the Wealth of Nations described pay in the free market as being driven by supply of employees. In the free market, if a job s ucks, then there will be fewer people to take that job and the pay will have to increase to a point where people will finally consider the compensation adequate to the working conditions of the job.

T...See More

Mar 12, 2009

Steve \Obama hasn't blamed teachers -if anyone, he's blaming parents. Why do we think that because accountability is asked of schools that it means teachers are being blamed? That kind of paranoid attitude doesn't serve the profession well.

I pay taxes just like anyone else but unlike some other teachers, I don't want a free ride - I want my tax...See More\Obama hasn't blamed teachers -if anyone, he's blaming parents. Why do we think that because accountability is asked of schools that it means teachers are being blamed? That kind of paranoid attitude doesn't serve the profession well.

I pay taxes just like anyone else but unlike some other teachers, I don't want a free ride - I want my tax dollars to be well spent and I want schools - paid for with my tax dollars - to be doing the best job they can be.

Are they at your school? Cause they're sure not at mine and the teacher across the hall who has his kids copying notes from the board all period is paid the same as me - I support merit pay too. I don't like the state tests but I welcome being held accountable for the job I do.

> Adam Smith in the Wealth of Nations described pay in the free > market as being driven by supply of employees. In the free > market, if a job s ucks, then there will be fewer people to take > that job and the pay will have to increase to a point where > people will finally consider the compensation adequate to the > working conditions of the job. > > The reason that I say this is to let you know that teaching is > NOT driven by the free market. So there are some teaching jobs > that are extremely miserable but the teachers of those jobs are > not paid better than others. This is why there is a shortage of > math teachers, physics teachers, special ed teachers and inner > city teachers. > > The pay is not worth the working conditions. So if you are > thinking about being a teacher keep in mind that the jobs that > you will probably be able to get (math, hard science, special > ed, and urban schools) are HORRIBLE. Which is exactly why there > is a shortage. These jobs are so horrible that they have a huge > turnover. > > No teaching job is exactly wonderful anymore but some have better > working conditions than those I mentioned. But it is very, very > difficult to get a teaching job in one of the better subjects. > > To get certified, you will spend a lot of time and money and then > maybe decide you hate teaching. That is what happens to a lot of > people. I don't recommend teaching to anyone. And conditions are > only going to get worse. > > Have you heard Obama discussing education? He is blaming teachers > and his big education plan is to come down hard on teachers with > more accountability. Accountability for teachers is synonymous > with LACK of accountability for students. Students today are > disrespectful and are passed for doing no work. This is why > teaching is so miserable. Stay as far from k-12 teaching as you > can. It stinks

Apr 1, 2009

Long term substitute in missouri

by Elizabeth Wilson

Mar 10, 2009

I recently heard that you must have a certification in that particular field to do a long term maternity leave. For example, if you were offered a reading job in middle school, you need a middle school reading certification. Is that true this year?

Interview Question

by MIss_C

Mar 11, 2009

How would you answer the interview question, "What is your area of weakness?".

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Leah Be honest, but add that you have been working on your weakness and have done many things to improve it. Now, it is hardly a weakness at all. For example, learning names quickly; expecting perfection in children..

Mar 12, 2009

Leah You may want to read the following and click on the two links from it

Mar 29, 2009

Listing Job References

by Sara

Mar 11, 2009

I have 4 references to list on my reference sheet: 2 former principals, 1 former asst principal, 1 current principal.

My former principal is now a teacher at another school, my other former principal is now a librarian, my former asst principal is now working in a non-education career.

How do I list them? Do I give their current ...See More

Teacher I talked to an HR friend of mine, also a former teacher. This was her reply

Yes, you list them at their most current place if you know it. At least try to get their current telephone contact number. On the references (if requested of course) just put "former principal" etc. I hope you are not sending the list of references with your resume...See More

Mar 14, 2009

by Stacy

Mar 14, 2009

Hello! I would like to obtain my masters degree online soon. How important is NCATE accrediation when choosing a graduate program? I am currently looking at a few different graduate programs online to obtain my masters degree in EArly Reading/Literacy. All of the programs are accredited but none are NCATE. How concerned should I be?

Thank...See More

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Lisa Hi Stacy,

I just wanted to let you know that if a program isn't NCATE accredited, it could be TEAC accredited. In Michigan, universities/programs have the option of being approved by either organization.

I hope this helps! On 3/15/09, Stacy wrote: > Hi! No, I never plan to teach at the college level, only > elementary. I'm g...See More

Mar 30, 2009

K-1 teacher Look at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania. Pricy though $357 a credit hour I think + books. Its a 33 hour program online.

Their masters is online in Early Childhood Literacy. Good luck!

Not NCATE but would address your PA issue because they are in PA and it is approved by the State (according to their website).

> On 3/...See More

Apr 5, 2009

odd (i think) four year old

by Maureen

Mar 17, 2009

Hi....

I am hoping someone can help me with information and techniques to use on an ODD (not formally diagnosed) acting four year old. The parents are young (24 yo) and are really in need of help. It is my grandson and he has been exhibiting these symptoms for about two months now. Occurrences are becoming more frequent (2 - 3 times per we...See More

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Leah Click below for an article of interest

Apr 18, 2009

Gracie On 4/18/09, Leah wrote: > Click below for an article of interest

Before jumping to ODD, have his hearing and eyes checked out. Especially hearing. If he can't hear you, that can be very frustrating for him.My son had tubes in his ears umpteen times when he was little starting at 2.

Getting down to his level and talking is the ...See More

Apr 22, 2009

by Ready to Call it Quits

Mar 20, 2009

Hi all...

I would like some feedback if anyone can help. I teach LA and was recently told to focus solely on drilling specific skills with my students in order to prepare them for the state test. Specifically, I was told to select a few target skills (e.g. making inferences, drawing conclusions, reading for details, etc.), break my studen...See More

paulaj no ideas. Just wanted you to know we are reading the posts. Ask whoever told you (Principal?) for some worksheets.

Apr 16, 2009

lynne/ca Ideas for differentiation when teaching skills such as making inferences, drawing conclusions, or reading for details:

- Teach the same skill to the whole class, but with the less advanced groups use shorter, simpler readings so that they can focus more on the skill without getting as bogged down by the reading.

- You might even r...See More

Apr 18, 2009

by Aphrodite

Apr 2, 2009

I have been looking into a couple Online Universities for my Masters in Curriculum Instruction. I am already certified. Univerity of Phoenix is currently my top choice. Has anyone gone through this program, or dealt with the Univeristy?

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Online Learner Keep searching, and look for a reputable state U that offers a master's online. Michigan State offers an MA in Teaching, for example. Ohio State does a mostly online master's in art education.......there are also good education schools that offer online degrees in Kansas, Ohio, Indiana....don't get tempted into these UPX-type schools.....go with a ...See More

May 3, 2009

Waiting for summer I got my masters from GCU. Cheaper than UPX. I liked the fact that there was research involved which helped me to learn.

On 5/03/09, Online Learner wrote: > Keep searching, and look for a reputable state U that offers a > master's online. Michigan State offers an MA in Teaching, for > example. Ohio State does a mostly online mast...See More

May 29, 2009

Harry Wong says the way to effective teaching is no mystery

by Kathleen - Teachers.Net

Apr 11, 2009

Harry & Rosemary Wong's April article in Teachers.Net Gazette:

The Tools for Success "Effectiveness is not a fleeting concept. What it takes to be effective and how to achieve it is known. This month we share with you four successful educators who have seen the benefits of having successful teachers and know how to bring about these be...See More

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