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I need to interview a teacher for Ed. Psych

by Courtney

Mar 18, 2009

I am looking for a teacher who will agree to do an interview with me. I am a student studying Educational Psychology and it was instructed that I utilize this website to interview a teacher.

Whoever answers this I appreciate your time and any effort(s) that you may share.

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kindergarten teacher Courtney- Those are a couple of very tough, but very important questions!! I will answer the second question first because it will help me organize my answer to the first question. In an ideal world students would come to school well rested, emotionally secure and motivated to learn. Unfortunately, that does not seem to be the case at my school. I ...See MoreCourtney- Those are a couple of very tough, but very important questions!! I will answer the second question first because it will help me organize my answer to the first question. In an ideal world students would come to school well rested, emotionally secure and motivated to learn. Unfortunately, that does not seem to be the case at my school. I feel it is my responsibilty to do everything within my power to motivate them to work hard and master the skills needed to learn. So, the short answer to that question is – ultimately it is my responsibilty. One of the most important motivating factors, I think, is providing interesting experiences for my students. Students are more motivated when they find the work engaging. I work hard to present the skills they need through thematic instruction that is going to arouse their curiosities and make them eager to learn. Positive feedback is another form of motivation that works well with students. Young children are often eager to please the adults in their lives, so praise and acknowldgements usually go a long way. I also offer extrinsic rewards to help motivate students. This method often works well to achieve short term results. Examples include: One of our objectives is for students to identify the days of the week and months of the year. After practicing in the classroom through music, movement, activities, etc...I sent letters home explaining to the parents that they need to help their children practice saying days of the week/months of the year before going to sleep and upon waking up each morning. It wasn't until I offered each child a really cool Playmobil calendar (donated by Playmobil) as a reward for achieving this goal, that I really saw any progress. Had I sent the calendars home first, before having them practice this skill, I don't think the results would have been as succesful. Another similar situation - Coin identification. I also reward each child with a bank (donated by a local bank) after they can identify penny, nickle, dime, quarter, dollar by name. I use the same method as the calender, we learn through music, movement, books, hands-on activities, etc.. before I request parental reinforcement at home. Two more scenarios, then I better stop before this turns into a book! Because it would take a looooooong time to help each student individually learn their address and phone number, I tell my students that when they can tell me their phone number, I will call them at home to congratulate them. Same for their address, but in that case, I send them a letter. You would not believe how a phone call and a letter from their teacher can motivate them to learn those basic skills! I hope I have been clear with my answers. Let me know if you want me to clarify anything.

On 3/19/09, Courtney wrote: > > The details of the interview are the following: > > According to my project, this interview is based on a experienced > teacher's "Theories of Motivation." > > Some examples of questions are the following: > > 1. What do you believe is the most important for motivation of the > students you teach? What do you do to capitalize these motivators? > 2. How much of the responsibility for student motivan is yours? How > much is there's? > > Looking forward to your reply! > > Sincerely, > Courtney > > On 3/19/09, Gracie wrote: >> >> That's what's terrific about teachers! They are willing to help >> out others! Have fun with it! Someone will be there for you >> sometime, too! >> >> On 3/19/09, Kindergarten Teacher wrote: >>> I will check this post tomorrow morning to get the >>> details...... >>> >>> On 3/18/09, Courtney wrote: >>>> I am looking for a teacher who will agree to do an interview >>>> with me. I am a student studying Educational Psychology and >>>> it was instructed that I utilize this website to interview a >>>> teacher. >>>> >>>> Whoever answers this I appreciate your time and any >>>> effort(s) that you may share. >>>> >>>> :)

Mar 20, 2009

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Courtney Dear Kindergarten teacher,

Thank you so much for your quick and clear responses! I really appreciate it!!

Thank you so much for your time, Sincerely, Courtney

On 3/20/09, kindergarten teacher wrote: > Courtney- > Those are a couple of very tough, but very important questions!! > I will answer the second question...See MoreDear Kindergarten teacher,

Thank you so much for your quick and clear responses! I really appreciate it!!

Thank you so much for your time, Sincerely, Courtney

On 3/20/09, kindergarten teacher wrote: > Courtney- > Those are a couple of very tough, but very important questions!! > I will answer the second question first because it will help me > organize my answer to the first question. > In an ideal world students would come to school well rested, > emotionally secure and motivated to learn. Unfortunately, that does > not seem to be the case at my school. I feel it is my responsibilty > to do everything within my power to motivate them to work hard and > master the skills needed to learn. So, the short answer to that > question is – ultimately it is my responsibilty. > One of the most important motivating factors, I think, is providing > interesting experiences for my students. Students are more motivated > when they find the work engaging. I work hard to present the skills > they need through thematic instruction that is going to arouse their > curiosities and make them eager to learn. > Positive feedback is another form of motivation that works well with > students. Young children are often eager to please the adults in > their lives, so praise and acknowldgements usually go a long way. > I also offer extrinsic rewards to help motivate students. This method > often works well to achieve short term results. > Examples include: > One of our objectives is for students to identify the days of the week > and months of the year. After practicing in the classroom through > music, movement, activities, etc...I sent letters home explaining to > the parents that they need to help their children practice saying days > of the week/months of the year before going to sleep and upon waking > up each morning. It wasn't until I offered each child a really cool > Playmobil calendar (donated by Playmobil) as a reward for achieving > this goal, that I really saw any progress. Had I sent the calendars > home first, before having them practice this skill, I don't think the > results would have been as succesful. > Another similar situation - Coin identification. I also reward each > child with a bank (donated by a local bank) after they can identify > penny, nickle, dime, quarter, dollar by name. I use the same method > as the calender, we learn through music, movement, books, hands-on > activities, etc.. before I request parental reinforcement at home. > Two more scenarios, then I better stop before this turns into a book! > Because it would take a looooooong time to help each student > individually learn their address and phone number, I tell my students > that when they can tell me their phone number, I will call them at > home to congratulate them. Same for their address, but in that case, > I send them a letter. You would not believe how a phone call and a > letter from their teacher can motivate them to learn those basic > skills! > I hope I have been clear with my answers. Let me know if you want me > to clarify anything. > > On 3/19/09, Courtney wrote: >> >> The details of the interview are the following: >> >> According to my project, this interview is based on a experienced >> teacher's "Theories of Motivation." >> >> Some examples of questions are the following: >> >> 1. What do you believe is the most important for motivation of the >> students you teach? What do you do to capitalize these motivators? >> 2. How much of the responsibility for student motivan is yours? How >> much is there's? >> >> Looking forward to your reply! >> >> Sincerely, >> Courtney >> >> On 3/19/09, Gracie wrote: >>> >>> That's what's terrific about teachers! They are willing to help >>> out others! Have fun with it! Someone will be there for you >>> sometime, too! >>> >>> On 3/19/09, Kindergarten Teacher wrote: >>>> I will check this post tomorrow morning to get the >>>> details...... >>>> >>>> On 3/18/09, Courtney wrote: >>>>> I am looking for a teacher who will agree to do an interview >>>>> with me. I am a student studying Educational Psychology and >>>>> it was instructed that I utilize this website to interview a >>>>> teacher. >>>>> >>>>> Whoever answers this I appreciate your time and any >>>>> effort(s) that you may share. >>>>> >>>>> :)

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Gracie Kindergarten Teacher. I thought you did a grand job answering those questions! You were absolutely right...it was your responsibility! And the fact that you went out to the bank to see what they could offer for your class was stupendous! That's a great lesson for other teachers as well! You never know until you ask! I can tell you are a great teach...See MoreKindergarten Teacher. I thought you did a grand job answering those questions! You were absolutely right...it was your responsibility! And the fact that you went out to the bank to see what they could offer for your class was stupendous! That's a great lesson for other teachers as well! You never know until you ask! I can tell you are a great teacher ! ________________________________________________________________ On 3/20/09, Courtney wrote: > Dear Kindergarten teacher, > > Thank you so much for your quick and clear responses! I really appreciate it!! > > Thank you so much for your time, > Sincerely, > Courtney > > On 3/20/09, kindergarten teacher wrote: >> Courtney- >> Those are a couple of very tough, but very important questions!! >> I will answer the second question first because it will help me >> organize my answer to the first question. >> In an ideal world students would come to school well rested, >> emotionally secure and motivated to learn. Unfortunately, that does >> not seem to be the case at my school. I feel it is my responsibilty >> to do everything within my power to motivate them to work hard and >> master the skills needed to learn. So, the short answer to that >> question is – ultimately it is my responsibilty. >> One of the most important motivating factors, I think, is providing >> interesting experiences for my students. Students are more motivated >> when they find the work engaging. I work hard to present the skills >> they need through thematic instruction that is going to arouse their >> curiosities and make them eager to learn. >> Positive feedback is another form of motivation that works well with >> students. Young children are often eager to please the adults in >> their lives, so praise and acknowldgements usually go a long way. >> I also offer extrinsic rewards to help motivate students. This method >> often works well to achieve short term results. >> Examples include: >> One of our objectives is for students to identify the days of the week >> and months of the year. After practicing in the classroom through >> music, movement, activities, etc...I sent letters home explaining to >> the parents that they need to help their children practice saying days >> of the week/months of the year before going to sleep and upon waking >> up each morning. It wasn't until I offered each child a really cool >> Playmobil calendar (donated by Playmobil) as a reward for achieving >> this goal, that I really saw any progress. Had I sent the calendars >> home first, before having them practice this skill, I don't think the >> results would have been as succesful. >> Another similar situation - Coin identification. I also reward each >> child with a bank (donated by a local bank) after they can identify >> penny, nickle, dime, quarter, dollar by name. I use the same method >> as the calender, we learn through music, movement, books, hands-on >> activities, etc.. before I request parental reinforcement at home. >> Two more scenarios, then I better stop before this turns into a book! >> Because it would take a looooooong time to help each student >> individually learn their address and phone number, I tell my students >> that when they can tell me their phone number, I will call them at >> home to congratulate them. Same for their address, but in that case, >> I send them a letter. You would not believe how a phone call and a >> letter from their teacher can motivate them to learn those basic >> skills! >> I hope I have been clear with my answers. Let me know if you want me >> to clarify anything. >> >> On 3/19/09, Courtney wrote: >>> >>> The details of the interview are the following: >>> >>> According to my project, this interview is based on a experienced >>> teacher's "Theories of Motivation." >>> >>> Some examples of questions are the following: >>> >>> 1. What do you believe is the most important for motivation of the >>> students you teach? What do you do to capitalize these motivators? >>> 2. How much of the responsibility for student motivan is yours? How >>> much is there's? >>> >>> Looking forward to your reply! >>> >>> Sincerely, >>> Courtney >>> >>> On 3/19/09, Gracie wrote: >>>> >>>> That's what's terrific about teachers! They are willing to help >>>> out others! Have fun with it! Someone will be there for you >>>> sometime, too! >>>> >>>> On 3/19/09, Kindergarten Teacher wrote: >>>>> I will check this post tomorrow morning to get the >>>>> details...... >>>>> >>>>> On 3/18/09, Courtney wrote: >>>>>> I am looking for a teacher who will agree to do an interview >>>>>> with me. I am a student studying Educational Psychology and >>>>>> it was instructed that I utilize this website to interview a >>>>>> teacher. >>>>>> >>>>>> Whoever answers this I appreciate your time and any >>>>>> effort(s) that you may share. >>>>>> >>>>>> :)

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Kindergarten Teacher No problem. It gave me an opportunity to reflect on what I'm doing and why I'm doing it. That's always beneficial to me...........

On 3/20/09, Courtney wrote: > Dear Kindergarten teacher, > > Thank you so much for your quick and clear responses! I really appreciate it!! > > Thank you so much for your time, > Sincerely, &g...See MoreNo problem. It gave me an opportunity to reflect on what I'm doing and why I'm doing it. That's always beneficial to me...........

On 3/20/09, Courtney wrote: > Dear Kindergarten teacher, > > Thank you so much for your quick and clear responses! I really appreciate it!! > > Thank you so much for your time, > Sincerely, > Courtney > > On 3/20/09, kindergarten teacher wrote: >> Courtney- >> Those are a couple of very tough, but very important questions!! >> I will answer the second question first because it will help me >> organize my answer to the first question. >> In an ideal world students would come to school well rested, >> emotionally secure and motivated to learn. Unfortunately, that does >> not seem to be the case at my school. I feel it is my responsibilty >> to do everything within my power to motivate them to work hard and >> master the skills needed to learn. So, the short answer to that >> question is – ultimately it is my responsibilty. >> One of the most important motivating factors, I think, is providing >> interesting experiences for my students. Students are more motivated >> when they find the work engaging. I work hard to present the skills >> they need through thematic instruction that is going to arouse their >> curiosities and make them eager to learn. >> Positive feedback is another form of motivation that works well with >> students. Young children are often eager to please the adults in >> their lives, so praise and acknowldgements usually go a long way. >> I also offer extrinsic rewards to help motivate students. This method >> often works well to achieve short term results. >> Examples include: >> One of our objectives is for students to identify the days of the week >> and months of the year. After practicing in the classroom through >> music, movement, activities, etc...I sent letters home explaining to >> the parents that they need to help their children practice saying days >> of the week/months of the year before going to sleep and upon waking >> up each morning. It wasn't until I offered each child a really cool >> Playmobil calendar (donated by Playmobil) as a reward for achieving >> this goal, that I really saw any progress. Had I sent the calendars >> home first, before having them practice this skill, I don't think the >> results would have been as succesful. >> Another similar situation - Coin identification. I also reward each >> child with a bank (donated by a local bank) after they can identify >> penny, nickle, dime, quarter, dollar by name. I use the same method >> as the calender, we learn through music, movement, books, hands-on >> activities, etc.. before I request parental reinforcement at home. >> Two more scenarios, then I better stop before this turns into a book! >> Because it would take a looooooong time to help each student >> individually learn their address and phone number, I tell my students >> that when they can tell me their phone number, I will call them at >> home to congratulate them. Same for their address, but in that case, >> I send them a letter. You would not believe how a phone call and a >> letter from their teacher can motivate them to learn those basic >> skills! >> I hope I have been clear with my answers. Let me know if you want me >> to clarify anything. >> >> On 3/19/09, Courtney wrote: >>> >>> The details of the interview are the following: >>> >>> According to my project, this interview is based on a experienced >>> teacher's "Theories of Motivation." >>> >>> Some examples of questions are the following: >>> >>> 1. What do you believe is the most important for motivation of the >>> students you teach? What do you do to capitalize these motivators? >>> 2. How much of the responsibility for student motivan is yours? How >>> much is there's? >>> >>> Looking forward to your reply! >>> >>> Sincerely, >>> Courtney >>> >>> On 3/19/09, Gracie wrote: >>>> >>>> That's what's terrific about teachers! They are willing to help >>>> out others! Have fun with it! Someone will be there for you >>>> sometime, too! >>>> >>>> On 3/19/09, Kindergarten Teacher wrote: >>>>> I will check this post tomorrow morning to get the >>>>> details...... >>>>> >>>>> On 3/18/09, Courtney wrote: >>>>>> I am looking for a teacher who will agree to do an interview >>>>>> with me. I am a student studying Educational Psychology and >>>>>> it was instructed that I utilize this website to interview a >>>>>> teacher. >>>>>> >>>>>> Whoever answers this I appreciate your time and any >>>>>> effort(s) that you may share. >>>>>> >>>>>> :)

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Kindergarten Teacher Gracie- I really love what I do! Thanks for the compliments.

On 3/20/09, Gracie wrote: > Kindergarten Teacher. I thought you did a grand job > answering those > questions! You were absolutely right...it was your > responsibility! And the fact that you went out to the > bank to see what they could offer for your class was >...See MoreGracie- I really love what I do! Thanks for the compliments.

On 3/20/09, Gracie wrote: > Kindergarten Teacher. I thought you did a grand job > answering those > questions! You were absolutely right...it was your > responsibility! And the fact that you went out to the > bank to see what they could offer for your class was > stupendous! That's a great lesson for other teachers as > well! You never know until you ask! I can tell you are > a great teacher ! > _______________________________________________________ > _________ On 3/20/09, Courtney wrote: >> Dear Kindergarten teacher, >> >> Thank you so much for your quick and clear responses! >> I really appreciate > it!! >> >> Thank you so much for your time, Sincerely, Courtney >> >> On 3/20/09, kindergarten teacher wrote: >>> Courtney- Those are a couple of very tough, but >>> very important questions!! I will answer the second >>> question first because it will help me organize my >>> answer to the first question. In an ideal world >>> students would come to school well rested, >>> emotionally secure and motivated to learn. >>> Unfortunately, that does not seem to be the case at >>> my school. I feel it is my responsibilty to do >>> everything within my power to motivate them to work >>> hard and master the skills needed to learn. So, the >>> short answer to that question is – ultimately it is >>> my responsibilty. One of the most important >>> motivating factors, I think, is providing >>> interesting experiences for my students. Students >>> are more motivated when they find the work >>> engaging. I work hard to present the skills they >>> need through thematic instruction that is going to >>> arouse their curiosities and make them eager to >>> learn. Positive feedback is another form of >>> motivation that works well with students. Young >>> children are often eager to please the adults in >>> their lives, so praise and acknowldgements usually >>> go a long way. I also offer extrinsic rewards to >>> help motivate students. This method often works >>> well to achieve short term results. Examples >>> include: One of our objectives is for students to >>> identify the days of the week and months of the >>> year. After practicing in the classroom through >>> music, movement, activities, etc...I sent letters >>> home explaining to the parents that they need to >>> help their children practice saying days of the >>> week/months of the year before going to sleep and >>> upon waking up each morning. It wasn't until I >>> offered each child a really cool Playmobil calendar >>> (donated by Playmobil) as a reward for achieving >>> this goal, that I really saw any progress. Had I >>> sent the calendars home first, before having them >>> practice this skill, I don't think the results >>> would have been as succesful. Another similar >>> situation - Coin identification. I also reward each >>> child with a bank (donated by a local bank) after >>> they can identify penny, nickle, dime, quarter, >>> dollar by name. I use the same method as the >>> calender, we learn through music, movement, books, >>> hands-on activities, etc.. before I request >>> parental reinforcement at home. Two more scenarios, >>> then I better stop before this turns into a book! >>> Because it would take a looooooong time to help >>> each student individually learn their address and >>> phone number, I tell my students that when they can >>> tell me their phone number, I will call them at >>> home to congratulate them. Same for their address, >>> but in that case, I send them a letter. You would >>> not believe how a phone call and a letter from >>> their teacher can motivate them to learn those >>> basic skills! I hope I have been clear with my >>> answers. Let me know if you want me to clarify >>> anything. >>> >>> On 3/19/09, Courtney wrote: >>>> >>>> The details of the interview are the following: >>>> >>>> According to my project, this interview is based >>>> on a experienced teacher's "Theories of >>>> Motivation." >>>> >>>> Some examples of questions are the following: >>>> >>>> 1. What do you believe is the most important for >>>> motivation of the students you teach? What do you >>>> do to capitalize these motivators? 2. How much of >>>> the responsibility for student motivan is yours? >>>> How much is there's? >>>> >>>> Looking forward to your reply! >>>> >>>> Sincerely, Courtney >>>> >>>> On 3/19/09, Gracie wrote: >>>>> >>>>> That's what's terrific about teachers! They are >>>>> willing to help out others! Have fun with it! >>>>> Someone will be there for you sometime, too! >>>>> >>>>> On 3/19/09, Kindergarten Teacher wrote: >>>>>> I will check this post tomorrow morning to >>>>>> get the details...... >>>>>> >>>>>> On 3/18/09, Courtney wrote: >>>>>>> I am looking for a teacher who will agree >>>>>>> to do an interview with me. I am a student >>>>>>> studying Educational Psychology and it was >>>>>>> instructed that I utilize this website to >>>>>>> interview a teacher. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Whoever answers this I appreciate your time >>>>>>> and any effort(s) that you may share. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> :)

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