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2nd grade interview

by cher

Jul 25, 2014

I have a second grade interview. I haven't taught second grade in ten years. Can you give me some pointers on how to best teach 2nd graders that I can use in the interview. Pointers? Tips? Thank you.

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Sara On 7/25/14, cher wrote: > I have a second grade interview. I haven't taught second > grade in ten years. Can you give me some pointers on how to > best teach 2nd graders that I can use in the interview. > Pointers? Tips? Thank you.

No different than you would give for any other grade - practices and policies that are in keeping...See MoreOn 7/25/14, cher wrote: > I have a second grade interview. I haven't taught second > grade in ten years. Can you give me some pointers on how to > best teach 2nd graders that I can use in the interview. > Pointers? Tips? Thank you.

No different than you would give for any other grade - practices and policies that are in keeping with the developmental realities of 2nd graders - that's how you teach any grade - bearing foremost in mind their developmental realities and then their cultural backgrounds and also what learning differences/disabilities present themselves.

You 'tweak' - I wish there were a better word - you ... the curriculum is "altered" to be in keeping their developmental age (or it should be) and you 'alter' your presentation of the curriculum in recognition of the personality of the class you have (every class has its own personality) and the individuals in it.

An early philosopher of education who was also one of the first psychologists said "Start where the child is at."

If you want to seem very polished - talk about reading - their ability to attend or not creates the first biggest gap that needs bridging between students - and the ability to read - or not - creates the second biggest gap that needs bridging between students. The ability to write - or not - creates the third biggest gap.

All the other subjects even including math are learned - or not - based on the fundamental skills of attention, reading, writing and the ability to 'reckon' or do math. In 2nd grade there Will Be students who have bona fide learning differences/disabilities that have not yet been diagnosed. Also - Nature simply did not intend all children to be sitting still and attending, or reading and writing by 2nd grade. Yet the very nature of school to a certain extent HAS to ask that of children - sitting fairly still, paying attention, and then sitting still enough and paying enough attention to learn to read and write and do math.

In 2nd grade - where I have taught - I try to create a warm and welcoming classroom. I want children leaving it each day looking forward to coming back the next day. I don't teach in a 'tough' neighborhood and I don't know for what kind of school you'll be interviewing - how large your classes will be. I've only taught classes of 25 or smaller.

Good luck.

Jul 27, 2014

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Introverted Children in Extroverted Schools

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jul 21, 2014

Some of the most misunderstood aspects of introverted temperaments, and how teachers can help introverts succeed in the classroom.

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The Silent Playground – Why Students Need Daily Recess

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jul 7, 2014

The school playground was once the highlight of most elementary students’ days. It was an escape where children could socialize with friends, participate in free play, take part in sports, and explore nature.

The endless laughter that once echoed from elementary school playgrounds has unfortunately turned into silence. [Click below to r...See More

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Share your writing prompts for younger students?

by Kathleen

Jul 2, 2014

A teacher contacted me asking whether we would post writing prompts for students in the primary grades. If you have written or collected prompts for that level and are willing to share them, please contact me here or in email, or through the submission form linked below.

Thank you!

Kathleen

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"It seems that I work with many over-achievers."

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jun 19, 2014

Click below to read a teacher's appealing, lighthearted but wise perspective on what summer break can and should be.

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Online Masters Program

by Current

Jun 10, 2014

Any suggestions for a good online program to get my masters and reading endorsement at the same time?

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M On 6/10/14, Current wrote: > Any suggestions for a good online program to get my masters > and reading endorsement at the same time?

WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY!!!!!!!!!!!

Jun 10, 2014

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poshprimary I earned my masters from University of Phoenix and my doctorate from Walden University. I enjoyed Walden more than University of Phoenix and gained the most from there. I tried Western Governors, but wasn't impressed at all.

On 6/10/14, Current wrote:

> Any suggestions for a good online program to get my masters

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Jun 11, 2014

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Technology

by upset teacher/mom

May 15, 2014

My school district is a 50% poverty level for free and reduced lunch, reduced registration fees, book fees, you name it. Our district board just voted to go to personal ipads instead of textbooks for 4-12 grade. I am so furious. They have no idea how they are going to pay for this. We can't even get kids to bring back library books. I pay for every...See More

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Dan hoffman On 5/15/14, iPads are cheaper than the textbooks wrote: > On 5/15/14, upset teacher/mom wrote: >> My school district is a 50% poverty level for free and >> reduced lunch, reduced registration fees, book fees, you >> name it. Our district board just voted to go to personal >> ipads instead of textbooks for 4-12 grade. I am...See More

Jun 9, 2014

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Dan hoffman On 6/09/14, Dan hoffman wrote: > On 5/15/14, iPads are cheaper than the textbooks wrote: >> On 5/15/14, upset teacher/mom wrote: >>> My school district is a 50% poverty level for free and >>> reduced lunch, reduced registration fees, book fees, you >>> name it. Our district board just voted to go to personal >...See More

Jun 9, 2014

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In Finland, Students Always Have Time for Bathroom Breaks

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Jun 8, 2014

Tim Walker is an American educator now teaching in Finland. He blogs about the contrasts between American and Finnish schools. His latest entry begins, "Nothing should ever get in the way of bathroom breaks for students, right? Think again..."

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