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by Pat

Jan 8, 2010

I am somewhat nervous, not about being a student-teacher but about the teacher who will be my mentor during the internship. I have realized that a teacher has a 101 things to do and my concern is, will this mentor be 110% honest, dedicated and willig to commit herself to my needs as a student-teacher. I am looking forward to being in a positive env...See More

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alden lagazo On 1/09/10, Eliza wrote: > On 1/08/10, Pat wrote: >> I am somewhat nervous, not about being a student-teacher >> but about the teacher who will be my mentor during the >> internship. I have realized that a teacher has a 101 >> things to do and my concern is, will this mentor be 110% >> honest, dedicated and willig t...See More

Jan 9, 2010

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It would be nice if the 110% thing was done away with. That is sort of silly and I know, not literal but really, let's keep things realistic. You will undoubtedly have days you do not look forward too - that is the nature of the profession - but you are responsible for how you handle yourself on those days. Your cooperating teacher will do their best but they are only human so expecting...See Moredone away with. That is sort of silly and I know, not literal but really, let's keep things realistic. You will undoubtedly have days you do not look forward too - that is the nature of the profession - but you are responsible for how you handle yourself on those days. Your cooperating teacher will do their best but they are only human so expecting more than 100% is not fair and you need adjust your attitude accordingly. On 1/09/10, alden lagazo wrote: > On 1/09/10, Eliza wrote: >> On 1/08/10, Pat wrote: >>> I am somewhat nervous, not about being a student-teacher >>> but about the teacher who will be my mentor during the >>> internship. I have realized that a teacher has a 101 >>> things to do and my concern is, will this mentor be 110% >>> honest, dedicated and willig to commit herself to my needs >>> as a student-teacher. I am looking forward to being in a >>> positive environment and expecting to want to come to this >>> class on a daily basis. > > from Alden > ...we have the same feeling.during my first day of student > teaching, i was just like you expecting a lot. now, i have a great > time dealing with children every now and then.its a great feeling > to be called sir by my pupils whenever they see me around > ...now, we are half way done.i hope you also do.gudluck and have a > great time!..you can do it TEACHER! >> >> Here's the thing - I've had quite a few student teachers. Never >> have I been 110% dedicated to committing myself to her needs as >> a student teacher, as that would leave me less than nothing for >> my own students. I've given my student teachers as much as I >> could without shortchanging the students in my classroom. Most >> were successful because of their own honesty, dedication and >> willingness to commit themselves to those same students. Based >> on your statements, it seems as though you are giving your >> mentor teacher entirely too much responsibility for making this >> a positive experience. >> >> Whether or not it's a positive experience is entirely up to >> you. YOU have to give 110% to make it work. Some days are >> entirely positively, some are negative. Most are some >> amazingly, wonderful mix of both. Being a teacher is not all >> rainbows and sunshine. >> >> I sincerely wish you luck in your student teaching experience.

Jan 12, 2010

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FREE teleseminar on Stress-FREE teaching

by Dorit Sasson

Jan 9, 2010

Greetings and welcome to 2010! As an educator, I think you will want to know about this special free learning opportunity later this month:

On Wednesday, January 20th at 4:00 p.m. Pacific time (7:00 p.m. Eastern time), Gini Cunningham author of The New Teacher Companion: Practical Wisdom for Succeeding in the Classroom (published by ASCD)...See More

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Out of State Student Teaching

by Nick Leisey

Jan 10, 2010

Hello Everyone,

As many of people once endured, the incredible opportunity of student teaching is approaching and I'm trying to put myself in the best position to succeed...Both professionally and financially. My question is whether or not I will be able to student teach in a state other then where my school is located. I'm currently in a...See More

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JD Your university would have to have an agreement with NC schools. The state does not determine where universities place their student teachers. The state still has to approve all programs offered by each university, but it is ultimately up to your school. Generally speaking, you need to student teach in the state where you want to earn your teaching...See More

Jan 10, 2010

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RT I just finished my student teaching last month and my school was in another state. It was set-up through a placement supervisor who you would talk to about where you would like to student teach what grade levels and so forth. You would also have to check with your state's process in becoming certified. I had to send my school my state's Institution...See MoreI just finished my student teaching last month and my school was in another state. It was set-up through a placement supervisor who you would talk to about where you would like to student teach what grade levels and so forth. You would also have to check with your state's process in becoming certified. I had to send my school my state's Institutional Recommendation form and have them write a letter stating I completing an approved teacher program and also did student teaching in the state where I was certified. I believe you could do it but look at the application requirements for certification.

On 1/10/10, JD wrote: > Your university would have to have an agreement with NC > schools. The state does not determine where universities > place their student teachers. The state still has to approve > all programs offered by each university, but it is ultimately > up to your school. Generally speaking, you need to student > teach in the state where you want to earn your teaching > certificate. > > On 1/10/10, Nick Leisey wrote: >> Hello Everyone, >> >> As many of people once endured, the incredible opportunity >> of student teaching is approaching and I'm trying to put >> myself in the best position to succeed...Both >> professionally and financially. My question is whether or >> not I will be able to student teach in a state other then >> where my school is located. I'm currently in a graduate >> program in Massachusetts, but the combination of financial >> particulars and personal matters have made the likelihood >> of returning to North Carolina very strong. The two states >> to work with each other when it comes to transferring >> teaching licenses, but I can't seem to find any information >> regarding the option of student teaching in NC for MA >> initial credential. I will of course speak to the proper >> people at my school, but our semester hasn't begun yet and >> I was trying to track down these answers on my own. The >> specific requirements of my program will surely play a role >> in this possibility, but I was hoping someone could give me >> some additional feedback. For example, does the state of MA >> allow students seeking their initial license to student >> teach out of state? Those types of questions.... >> >> Any help would be greatly appreciated! >> >> Nick

Jan 10, 2010

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New Student Teacher--Frustrated

by Sweber

Jan 20, 2010

I love my placement, it's K5, and the kids and the teacher are wonderful.

The teacher has the entire year planned out, and doesn't miss a beat during the school day. I'm so nervous about (I'm just observing right now) messing up her routine. I can't teach the exact way she does, obviously, but I also don't know how to design lesson plans,...See More

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JD Well, what I did when I was student teaching was explain to my cooperating teacher that "my university requires that I write lessons based upon inquiry and exploration. Because it is a graduation requirement, and because I am new, I would like your help adapting my lesson plan format to what you have already planned for the year."

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Jan 20, 2010

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Sara It makes a lot of sense.

Your lesson plans have to have an objective. Start there. What is she telling you to design lesson plans about? Writing? Math? Social Studies? And what aspect of the subject?

You can find tons of lesson plans on-line, goodness, you can cadge your lesson plans entirely from on-line if you'd want. Or just t...See MoreIt makes a lot of sense.

Your lesson plans have to have an objective. Start there. What is she telling you to design lesson plans about? Writing? Math? Social Studies? And what aspect of the subject?

You can find tons of lesson plans on-line, goodness, you can cadge your lesson plans entirely from on-line if you'd want. Or just them use as a template and add your own touches.

But it starts with knowing what they want you to teach? Introduction to the Solar System? Ignore what she's written and start from scratch. There are a million different ways that a lesson plan for the solar system could be written.

Take her topics, ignore her plans and make up your own. Search online for ideas or existing lesson plans. Good luck - you'll do great.

> I love my placement, it's K5, and the kids and the teacher > are wonderful. > > The teacher has the entire year planned out, and doesn't > miss a beat during the school day. I'm so nervous about (I'm > just observing right now) messing up her routine. I can't > teach the exact way she does, obviously, but I also don't > know how to design lesson plans, I don't really know what to > teach! > > I mean, okay, I know what she's teaching, I have her entire > year plan, where she is and what not, but most of it is > direct instruction, and my college frowns upon that, so I > still have to develop lesson plans, kind of like stating, I > would do it this way if I could. > > I don't know, I was fine at first, but now that the first > week is almost over, and I need to start buckling down and > writing lesson plans, I am just scared, and nervous, and > what if I don't teach them? How do I teach what she wants me > to teach? These probably sound like silly questions...BY NO > MEANS am I stating that I want the classroom all to myself, > by NO MEANS am I complaining that I can't teach what I want > to teach. > > I am just really worried about these lesson plans, I don't > know how to write them based upon lessons she already has > written up. This probably makes no sense. Sorry if I wasted > everyone's time.

Jan 21, 2010

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STUDENTS TALK BACK!

by guereja

Jan 21, 2010

I have a question for all the veteran teachers. I just started my student teaching in a middle school couple weeks ago. It is an urban school which means that a lot of the kids misbehave. The teacher has so much trouble working with them because they do not listen, bring their materials (books, paper, pencil) and they just do not want to do anythin...See More

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You have to give before you can get! So what is your side of the story? To be honest you sound like a brat. Why do you not stand for the pledge?? You realize the only reason you HAVE those rights to disrespect this country's flag is because the men and women who have DIED to give them to you, right? Perhaps your teachers are not respecting you because their grandfather was in the Army...See MoreSo what is your side of the story? To be honest you sound like a brat. Why do you not stand for the pledge?? You realize the only reason you HAVE those rights to disrespect this country's flag is because the men and women who have DIED to give them to you, right? Perhaps your teachers are not respecting you because their grandfather was in the Army, their father in the Marines, or their mother in the Navy, and it makes them SICK to know that their relatives sacrificed so much so a little punk like you can sit back and kick his feet on the desk during the Pledge of Allegiance.

And, technically, teachers ARE the boss of you. While you are in their classroom, in the school they are teaching at, you HAVE to abide by their rules. They are legally responsible for you. So if you’re a dumbass and get hurt or do something else that’s stupid (drug use, and such), it is their job security on the line. Stop being such a little prick and SHOW some respect – to the United States flag and those who have fought for this country and to your teachers/principal – and you in turn will be shown some respect.

You’re right; there can be no punishment for voicing what you have in that hair-brain of yours. However, you have just proved to everyone reading your comment that you do not DESERVE respect from anyone. I honestly don’t think you have any for yourself. Be truthful; why are you so mad at society? And, if you’re so sick of being in school with teachers, why not drop out? I don’t know you from Steve, but your words speak volumes. You have your whole life to find yourself and to find who you are. Do you really want to be the kind of guy people don’t respect because you act like a tough guy? I don’t think you do. I think, deep down, you are a smart kid. I also believe that you could be made for good things but no one will ever know if you keep up this attitude! Straighten your crap out, please!

On 5/24/12, No need to know wrote: > You know, as a student, i have learned that teachers > think that they own us > kids. It is time you listened to our side of the story. > I am a student in Ohio and I have had some trouble with > the teachers. Like you know, the teachers say that you > have to stand out in the hallway just because you dont > say the pledge. (which is a violation of Ohio law > 3313.602 (A)) You know, students have the right to > express themselves and talk because of the first, and > fourteenth amendments. You teachers act like you are > the boss of us and your not! With all due respect > (wait, I dont respect you teachers,) No need to know > (Feel free to track me down... there cannot be any > punishment for expressing my views)

May 29, 2012

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Illinois Hiya kiddo.

I'm really encouraged by your interest in the constitution. You've done some excellent research. I'm a little concerned with how you've applied it.

If you look at the posts here, you'll find many teachers share your frustration with a world, that doesn't go by the book.

So what are you gonna do about it? <...See More

Jun 5, 2012

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Selling my educational books - $50/11 titles

by BTrack

Jan 23, 2010

I have educational instruction books I would like to sell as a single lot. This would be the perfect “starter library” for a first or second year teacher, or education student, looking to teach high school. A few classics included, i.e. Harry Wong. Asking price is $50 + shipping. Prefer someone who could pay by PayPal.

The titles are:...See More

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What is the next step?

by Autumn Davis

Jan 24, 2010

Hello. My name is Autumn Davis. I will be graduating with my BSHS this fall, November 2010. I want to start getting my "feet wet" & asking for advice on how to get started? Any advice on what to do?

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Leah Then apply for positions. For help with the interview, click below

Jan 29, 2010

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Autumn Davis Wow! I just wanted to thank all of you for taking the time to help me. I have received so many amazing responses! Thank you ALL!!! for such great advice ;)

On 1/29/10, Leah wrote: > Then apply for positions. For help with the interview, click > below

Jan 29, 2010

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Thinking about dropping out..

by ilteacher

Jan 24, 2010

I really need some advice. Or maybe I just need to type this out loud. I am entering week 4 of Student Teaching. It has been overwhelming, exhausting, interesting and more. It has not been horrible, even tho I feel lost most of the time and 99% of the time I am utterly unsure of myself. Mostly, what I have realized is that teaching will not be the ...See More

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NC God, thing same thing here. I am an older student returning to school and feel as if this student teaching portion is going to drive me crazy. My CT did the same thing. I wanted K-3 and am in 5th. There was a reason I switched from middle grades back down to elementary. The kids are great, but coming in 2nd semester and not know the curriculum (how...See MoreGod, thing same thing here. I am an older student returning to school and feel as if this student teaching portion is going to drive me crazy. My CT did the same thing. I wanted K-3 and am in 5th. There was a reason I switched from middle grades back down to elementary. The kids are great, but coming in 2nd semester and not know the curriculum (how are you supposed to know all of that in one month or even two months. I am trying my hardest but it is never right. I never had to learn the things students do today, so between trying to understand what I am teaching and also writng lessons about stuff I don't know is overwhelming. I wish you luck.

On 2/24/10, Cecy Saucedo wrote: > I FEEL THE SAME WAY!! it was good to read everyone's > advice...made me feel better eventhough it wasn't for me > lol...i'm on my fifth week, on my first assignment...and i can't > wait for week eight! I get home and feel so stressed out and > overwhelemed that i start crying... i really do want to be a > teacher but i've always liked primary grades and they placed me > in a 6th grade classroom..and my master teacher just gave me the > books she is using and basically told me to take over with out > telling me what material she has covered already and what needs > to be taugh. I'm constantly wondering if im doing things right > and feeling insecure. All i can really do is pray and keep > reading advice from teachers and other student teachers who are > going throught the same experience. :( > > > On 2/04/10, Miss_Texas wrote: >> First let me commend you for having the guts to confess your >> feelings! Next, let me tell you as an experienced teacher, now >> school counselor that you came in at a tough time. Second >> semester's always more difficult. I don't think anyone I know >> felt 100% confident in their abilities as a teacher at the >> point of student teaching. I remember I had student taught 1st >> grade, so I thought that's all I could do, so I applied for >> those jobs. I moved up from there to 6th grade and loved it! >> Finding your niche and were you absolutely belong is key. Harry >> Wong's book The First Days of School will give you tons of >> invaluable information. I followed that to the "t" and had >> excellent classroom management and was even asked to lead >> workshops on it b/c in my entire career I only had 2 office >> referrals because I based my classroom management on his >> principles and it works! Next, make sure you're in the right >> subject for you. I remember student teaching and being forced >> to do math lessons, but I was an ELA person...and that was >> totally out of my element. >> I know you can do it. You've set a goal for yourself and come >> this far! A pregnancy lasts nine months, so surely you can >> stick out 9 tiny weeks of your life and at least see before >> throwing all of your hard work away, right? >> Please don't hesitate to contact me. I need to know how things >> worked out for you! >> In Texas, best of wishes!

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Mara I am currently in the same boat many of you were last year: experiencing a student teaching nightmare and contemplating dropping out after many years of work and much money spent on tuition. I was wondering if any of you still felt the same way about teaching? Was it different than student teaching?

Thank you!

On 3/04/10, NC wrote...See MoreI am currently in the same boat many of you were last year: experiencing a student teaching nightmare and contemplating dropping out after many years of work and much money spent on tuition. I was wondering if any of you still felt the same way about teaching? Was it different than student teaching?

Thank you!

On 3/04/10, NC wrote: > God, thing same thing here. I am an older student returning to > school and feel as if this student teaching portion is going to > drive me crazy. My CT did the same thing. I wanted K-3 and am in > 5th. There was a reason I switched from middle grades back down to > elementary. The kids are great, but coming in 2nd semester and not > know the curriculum (how are you supposed to know all of that in > one month or even two months. I am trying my hardest but it is > never right. I never had to learn the things students do today, so > between trying to understand what I am teaching and also writng > lessons about stuff I don't know is overwhelming. I wish you luck. > > On 2/24/10, Cecy Saucedo wrote: >> I FEEL THE SAME WAY!! it was good to read everyone's >> advice...made me feel better eventhough it wasn't for me >> lol...i'm on my fifth week, on my first assignment...and i can't >> wait for week eight! I get home and feel so stressed out and >> overwhelemed that i start crying... i really do want to be a >> teacher but i've always liked primary grades and they placed me >> in a 6th grade classroom..and my master teacher just gave me the >> books she is using and basically told me to take over with out >> telling me what material she has covered already and what needs >> to be taugh. I'm constantly wondering if im doing things right >> and feeling insecure. All i can really do is pray and keep >> reading advice from teachers and other student teachers who are >> going throught the same experience. :( >> >> >> On 2/04/10, Miss_Texas wrote: >>> First let me commend you for having the guts to confess your >>> feelings! Next, let me tell you as an experienced teacher, now >>> school counselor that you came in at a tough time. Second >>> semester's always more difficult. I don't think anyone I know >>> felt 100% confident in their abilities as a teacher at the >>> point of student teaching. I remember I had student taught 1st >>> grade, so I thought that's all I could do, so I applied for >>> those jobs. I moved up from there to 6th grade and loved it! >>> Finding your niche and were you absolutely belong is key. Harry >>> Wong's book The First Days of School will give you tons of >>> invaluable information. I followed that to the "t" and had >>> excellent classroom management and was even asked to lead >>> workshops on it b/c in my entire career I only had 2 office >>> referrals because I based my classroom management on his >>> principles and it works! Next, make sure you're in the right >>> subject for you. I remember student teaching and being forced >>> to do math lessons, but I was an ELA person...and that was >>> totally out of my element. >>> I know you can do it. You've set a goal for yourself and come >>> this far! A pregnancy lasts nine months, so surely you can >>> stick out 9 tiny weeks of your life and at least see before >>> throwing all of your hard work away, right? >>> Please don't hesitate to contact me. I need to know how things >>> worked out for you! >>> In Texas, best of wishes!

Feb 20, 2012

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Meeting the Class - Introduction

by studentteacher2010

Jan 25, 2010

I am going to be visiting the classroom where I will complete my student teaching a couple weeks prior to starting. I am going to go in and introduce myself to the class. I am trying to figure out what to say to them. It will just be a quick introduction, and I really wont have time for activities or anything since I will just be dropping by. Any s...See More

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studentteacher2010 Thank you for the advice. And, no I really don't know what exactly I will be teaching. I am supposed to teach and create lesson plans on topics that my cooperating teacher gives me.

On 1/25/10, JD wrote: > You could just introduce yourself as Ms./Mr. such-and-such, > and tell them some of the things you have planned to teach > th...See More

Jan 26, 2010

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Old Teach This is really your cooperating teacher's call. Whether you are introduced as a student teacher or whatever other term you want is really up to her. I, personally, see nothing wrong with the term "student teacher". It's what you are, after, and will make no difference in how the students view you. In fact, I think it's nice for kids to have adults ...See More

Feb 4, 2010

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need advice on methods experience

by imerie

Feb 7, 2010

To begin with I should probably explain that my secondary methods class is run a little differently than what I have been told is the norm. For our field experience the six students in my class are dividing up a class the University billed as Painting and Drawing to be taught by "staff", each teaching one lesson. We were given no mandates for what ...See MoreTo begin with I should probably explain that my secondary methods class is run a little differently than what I have been told is the norm. For our field experience the six students in my class are dividing up a class the University billed as Painting and Drawing to be taught by "staff", each teaching one lesson. We were given no mandates for what had to be taught other than it must be 2D. We loosely agreed to try and base our lessons around the human figure so that the unit would be cohesive. This was decided after the first day of class, which was co-taught, in which the student teachers all devised an activity to try to asses the skill level of our students as well as a frank discussion on what they would be interested in learning. As can be expected from teenagers only one came forward that they would like to learn watercolor while the rest just stared blankly. As the first teacher I decided to begin with the basic technique of line drawing with emphasis on expressive line and an introduction into color. I did several exercises with them geared towards getting across the ideas that the type of lines used can create an emotional response in the viewer and then introduced the same with color. As the large project for the section I had the students focus on creating expressive line drawings of a model in several poses geared towards creating an emotional response. I then directed them to choose one of their drawings and apply watercolor to them with an eye towards what colors provoke the emotion that they were trying to portray. For the next piece I challenged them to try using colors to change the feel of their piece, i.e, one student used a bright yellow wash on the model who was holding an umbrella rather than blue. I walked around throughout the lesson demonstrating the techniques on the butcher paper I had placed under their work. By the end of the session each student had multiple marks and painted patches where I had corrected their technique.(I have a rule never to actually touch a students art work.) However when the class had been dismissed one of the students parent came back in saying that her son had told her he hadn't learned anything. I pulled out his work for the day and showed her his progression. She responded by asking me if he had ever been given any actually direction so I pointed out the areas of improvement in the pieces and explained to her that he had been shown and corrected on how to draw his lines and apply the watercolors. Up to this point I was o.k. A little frustrated that I was being accused of not actually teaching, but generally secure in the fact that my teacher did approve the lesson plan and I did stick to it. The true problem came when the parent began telling me that she had expected her son to be learning more advanced techniques and that she had had this problem in all his other art classes. As this was my first parent interaction I didn't know how to tactfully explain that not only had her son not expressed other interests, but he still needed a great deal of work on the more basic techniques. Also unfortunately all that I have been told about the other sessions is that we are focusing on the human figure and what media each teacher is working in so I was unable to answer her questions on what exactly the other lessons were. I also had no teacher in the room with me for support as my teacher was scheduled to teach another workshop at the same time. The parent left frustrated and I went from feeling fantastic that my students had produced such great work and mostly seemed to enjoying their time with me, to agonizing over every minute in the class trying to figure out where it went wrong. I was unable to wait for my mentor to get out of class, so I left her a note on what happened and asked her to please call me. As this is my only day teaching this class I can't personally make certain that there is something geared towards this student. To have to face an frustrated parent the first time out has been incredibly upsetting and I can't reach my mentor. I just don't know what to do.

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