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by Need Ideas
Jul 23, 2012
Hi - I need some ideas for a low prep 30 minute lesson that I can teach for my 2nd interview. There will be real students, but mixed age groups (summer school class). Any ideas are welcome - need a jumpstart of my creative juices. I really want to impress them! Thanks in advance
by Subteacher86
Aug 10, 2012
Wow,
It seems like I might have missed something during student teaching; I have a lot of trouble getting the students to pay attention to my lessons, but I don't really blame them, because I don't organize lessons well or teach in a coherent fashion sometimes. I just don't know how to break it down for them, and inventing effective lesso...See MoreWow,
It seems like I might have missed something during student teaching; I have a lot of trouble getting the students to pay attention to my lessons, but I don't really blame them, because I don't organize lessons well or teach in a coherent fashion sometimes. I just don't know how to break it down for them, and inventing effective lessons to cover the material is almost impossible. I feel completely overwhelmed. The worksheets I type up just don't look authentic, and I don't know how to help students ease into anything; I just expect them to know it.
The school hasn't given me any guidelines for teaching what they want taught, and I wonder if this is how it is supposed to be. If so, teaching is incredibly difficult, even if you are very familiar with your subject. This is something I really want to do, though, and I did go to school for it. I'm just missing something. Some things aren't organized enough, and I don't have the right kinds of teaching materials, and I don't know how to invent them. Is it like this for everyone new?
by Teachers.Net Gazette
Sep 13, 2012
Click below to read 12 Surefire Tips:Manage Time and Increase Efficiency in the Classroom! Be sure to share the link!
by Future mentor
Sep 29, 2012
Hello, everybody!
My principal requested that some of us apply to become qualified teacher mentors and I happily agreed. I am in my 5th year of teaching and feel I am not experienced enough to help new teachers in their new positions. The question I have concerns my state's 4 year mentoring program.
Where I live, the newly graduat...See MoreHello, everybody!
My principal requested that some of us apply to become qualified teacher mentors and I happily agreed. I am in my 5th year of teaching and feel I am not experienced enough to help new teachers in their new positions. The question I have concerns my state's 4 year mentoring program.
Where I live, the newly graduated, first year teachers no longer take the Praxis 3. Instead, they are put into a 4-yr internship program, which requires mentoring for 4 years. I have always wondered how a school can ensure 4 years of this, along with all that has to be done in those 4 yrs.
I know my school will offer a stipend to any mentor teacher, but the rest is somewhat vague. Does anybody have any experience in mentoring for 4 years? I'd like some advice or at least an idea of what is expected of me.
Thanks!
by Matt Callison
Oct 9, 2012
Good Morning!
My name is Matthew Callison. I am a former elementary teacher working on my PhD in the School of Education at Indiana University Bloomington.
I am writing to ask for your voluntary participation in an online survey I created as part of a research study I am conducting. The purpose of this study is to learn more abo...See MoreGood Morning!
My name is Matthew Callison. I am a former elementary teacher working on my PhD in the School of Education at Indiana University Bloomington.
I am writing to ask for your voluntary participation in an online survey I created as part of a research study I am conducting. The purpose of this study is to learn more about elementary teachers knowledge of, and experience with, student-centered teaching approaches. My hope is that the information gathered in this study can be used to understand how we can better support elementary teachers.
If you are an elementary teacher, please consider participating in this online survey. Your experiences as an elementary teacher are invaluable in helping researchers and teacher educators learn more about how to support teachers like you in your important work.
The survey should take about 15 minutes to complete and does not collect any personal information unless you decide to leave your contact information at the end of the survey. You can learn more about the study and begin the survey (if you choose to participate) by visiting the link below:
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If you know of other elementary teachers who may wish to participate in this study, please feel free to forward this email to them.
Thank you for your time.
Matthew Callison Doctoral Student Instructional Systems Technology, School of Education, Indiana University Bloomington [email removed]
by In over my head
Nov 25, 2012
I am a mentor to a first year teacher. Although I think she wants to do a good job, when it comes time to do the work, it doesn't happen. We are over 9 weeks into the year and there is very little effective small group instruction going on. Management s a huge issue, so whole group is a disaster.
I know the problem is lack of preparation....See MoreI am a mentor to a first year teacher. Although I think she wants to do a good job, when it comes time to do the work, it doesn't happen. We are over 9 weeks into the year and there is very little effective small group instruction going on. Management s a huge issue, so whole group is a disaster.
I know the problem is lack of preparation. Her focus has been on centers, and changing them up each week. She wants her classroom to be "fun".
Whenever we are scheduled to meet, something comes up or she only has a few minutes. I am very concerned, and feel responsible as her mentor.
I need a plan if action. I know that we should focus on one thing at a time. I also know it will take follow up on my part to make sure she is following through. I am a full time teacher so this will be difficult. Also, as a mentor, I am not an evaluator. But, without pointing out areas of improvement and follow up, nothing is going to change.
How do I handle this as a peer and as a mentor? Suggestions for my plan of action?
I will add that she totally blames the kids and their behavior. There is no reflection on her part that she might be at fault.
by Teachers.Net Gazette
Nov 30, 2012
Neat idea! Going For Gold - A Way Teachers Can Gain Perspective - by Sarah Powley
I tell this story now to beginning teachers and others who are temporarily off their stride. You’ll get to yellow. One square at a time. And then it will be time to go for gold...
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