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Can you help me?

by Trying to get back into teaching

Aug 11, 2013

Good Morning Everyone,

I hope that you are having an awesome weekend. I am writing because I have some concerns. Lately, I am feeling stuck and wonder if anyone could help me. I am currently employed as a Kindergarten Extension Instructor (aide). I do have a teaching certificate, however I am not able to obtain a regular teaching position ...See More

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Sara On 8/11/13, Trying to get back into teaching wrote: > Good Morning Everyone, > > Is there anyone who could > offer to be my mentor for this year? I really would like to > find someone that I can really turn to. > > Thank you very much. I hope that you have a great week. :)

You need someone in your state who knows your ...See More

Aug 23, 2013

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Longing to be back in the classroom Hi Sara,

I will try that avenue. I have tried three times applying for, interviewing and never getting the job(s) that were posted at my school. My principal is as well as other teachers well aware of my desire to get back into the classroom. For now, I will be putting all of my efforts into studying for three tests to help me become "high...See More

Sep 3, 2013

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Student teacher worries me

by Must've anonymous

Sep 5, 2013

I don't know where to turn with this and am hoping someone here may help. I'm into my second day with my (first) student teacher and have some major concerns. I'm just going to list some unusual behaviors and ask for feedback on how I should proceed.

- Within two hours of this person being in my classroom, she referenced a highly inapprop...See More

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A Green I am very concerned to hear this.

I am currently in my last year of uni, it is recommended that if there are issues with prac students that you call their University straight away.

You should not have to put up with this and neither should your students.

I guess you should speak to your Principal first though.

I ...See More

Sep 5, 2013

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Nancy Coming from the perspective of a 10 year veteran University Supervisor - listen to your gut and contact the university supervisor immediately. Also, document, document, document. Your students and their well being needs to be to priority for everyone in that classroom. I do believe people/student teachers can change and grow, but you need to "teach...See More

Sep 6, 2013

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NPO needs Volunteer Mentors

by Ali

Sep 5, 2013

We (qirtas.org) are a non-profit based in Pakistan. We are looking for mentors for teachers. Sessions will be conducted through skype. Please visit website to know more about the organization and contact if interested in contributing your knowledge and expertise.

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Free math lessons on youtube.com Channel jalemanmathminute

by Jorge Aleman

Sep 18, 2013

I mean well! Pls. share! Feedback if possible!

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Research Opportunity for Teachers

by Dannie S. Harris

Sep 28, 2013

Attention Teachers!

Do you want an opportunity to take part in research that could positively impact your students and your classroom? By participating in our short survey, you will be helping us collect data for a study investigating obstacles and feasibility of psychological recommendations. Because these scenarios may be similar to wha...See More

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Do What Motivates Your Students

by Bill Powers in Teachers.Net Gazette

Oct 7, 2013

In his essay "Do What Motivates Your Students!" Bill Powers shares:

“People only do their best at things they truly enjoy,” Jack Nicklaus – Hall of Fame golfer. I’m sure we have all experienced this at some point in our lives. For me personally it didn’t happen until my senior year in high school... Click below to read the rest, ...See More

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Help w/Student Teacher

by Need to find a bright side

Apr 29, 2014

What should I do? I am at a high school and am having issues with students not wanting to come to class anymore (I do pullout). Students have come to me and said they do not want to come because of the student teacher. I've told them to give it a chance but I know exactly how and why they feel the way they do. I cannot afford to lose them at this p...See More

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Vet Teacher On 4/29/14, Need to find a bright side wrote:

Is this your first student teacher? Or the first time you've encountered a student teacher who can't teach?

I've mentored our new teachers and it's interesting to me - some people cannot seem to do anything other than the same-old, same old stuff. Despite the face that they get drilled...See MoreOn 4/29/14, Need to find a bright side wrote:

Is this your first student teacher? Or the first time you've encountered a student teacher who can't teach?

I've mentored our new teachers and it's interesting to me - some people cannot seem to do anything other than the same-old, same old stuff. Despite the face that they get drilled with the words 'hands on' in their college ed. classes. We once had a new teacher who literally read aloud from the textbook to his classes.

What do you mean by 'many points'? I don't know how direct you've been. Saying "make it more hands-on" doesn't work - they don't really have any idea of how to do that.

If you feel you've taught her how to do that, I'd say you can do this as a next step. I'd suggest giving her a lesson plan of yours - that's Very hands on and telling her to teach the lesson just as you've laid it out to be done. Then I'd also tell her - "Our tone of voice and the rhythm of how we speak to the kids is very important. If we want students to be interested and excited, we need to appear excited and interested ourselves. How do you communicate excitement to an audience, Heather?"

Then model it for her. Choose a sentence "Today we're going to explore magnets." Say that sentence in several different tones for her one of which would be an upbeat rather excited tone and one of which would be dull monotone.

And tell her/him that after saying that to the class then always also share with the class what you personally find interesting about this topic and/or why you like this topic.

With that, let him/her teach the lesson you've written up tomorrow. Observe. Sit in the back of the room with your eyebrows raised with happy expectation unless he/she begins yet again in the monotone and if he does, bring your eyebrows down in a look of concern. Pleasantly interrupt the lesson if you need to - "Ms. White, I have a question. What do You like about magnets? Tell us."

I'd much rather approach it that way and then tell her students are dropping like flies. That statement only tells her students are dropping like flies - it doesn't help her to do things differently. Some students - kids or adults - need more deliberate instruction than others.

And I'd go on youtube - there are thousands of taped lessons on youtube - browse some and find some youtubes of good teaching. Send her one and go it over with her. "See how this teacher varies their tone of voice and makes strong eye contact with the class? Notice this teacher's manner with kids - it fosters their interest."

Good luck.

> What should I do? I am at a high school and am having > issues with students not wanting to come to class > anymore (I do pullout). Students have come to me and > said they do not want to come because of the student > teacher. I've told them to give it a chance but I know > exactly how and why they feel the way they do. I cannot > afford to lose them at this point of the year. I have tried > bringing up many points to the student teacher to make it > hans-on and student-centered but with very little luck. I > can help with changing up the lesson and supply > materials but I cannot change the lesson delivery that is > dry as toast unless I step in, which I have done several > times because students are losing interest. Do I tell the > student teacher the true reason students are dropping our > class like flies? > Need suggestions. Thanks!

Apr 30, 2014

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