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/blockquote>
I have a teaching K, 1 job and can't find anyone to fill
it!! Where are the good, experienced teachers out there.
The school is in Huntsville. Please contact me via email or
respond to this post. Ronda, Principal
by Sandra Altman
Nov 3, 2007
/blockquote>
"Book teachers" simply teach directly from the book. All
homework assignments, quizzes and tests are directly
derived from the class text. Their knowledge in the
subject matter is shamefully negligible. Past tests are
shared between students for easy grades. Memorization for
regurgitation is the key to p...See More/blockquote>
"Book teachers" simply teach directly from the book. All
homework assignments, quizzes and tests are directly
derived from the class text. Their knowledge in the
subject matter is shamefully negligible. Past tests are
shared between students for easy grades. Memorization for
regurgitation is the key to passing their classes.
Administration receives little or no student complaints
for obvious reasons.
"Check collectors" are teachers who, out of incompetence
and/or apathy, do the bare minimum and deprive any viable
educational growth in their pupils. They are simply in
the field for a paycheck, medical and retirement benefits,
and the generous vacation periods. They are better off
working in toll booths.
"Buddy teachers" lack the courage and competence to be
effective instructors; therefore, out of a need for
acceptance and job security, attempt to befriend their
students. One should remember that education is not
necessarily a popularity contest; earning favorable,
respectful approval is more beneficial for all involved in
the process as a natural byproduct and goal which mostly
true educators earn. The buddy technique usually backfires
with the lamentable result being disrespect from the
pupils.
“Tyrant teachers” focus classroom time more on chastising
and dishing out punitive measures than imparting fair and
balanced discipline when appropriate. During free time
and prep hours, tyrant teachers can be found patrolling
the hallways and bathrooms seeking out deviants to be sent
down to the office. Often they have old axes to grind
from their disappointing days in grade school and attempt
to make up for shortcomings in other areas. However, they
do make assistant principals jobs easier.
"True educators" are a rare breed indeed and perhaps
should be added to the endangered species list. These are
learned, focused, and devoted educators who know their
material, impart it in such a way as to inspire students
to learn. They put time into their lesson plans and
consider the group and the individual with the same
sincere intent and regard. Enthusiasm and knowledge abound
in the classroom instead of discontent, boredom,
misbehavior and daytime snoozing as you have with the
aforementioned. The harshest level they may practice in
class is that of benevolent dictator.
by Brooklynnette
Nov 6, 2007
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I recently moved to Mobile Alabama from NY and Im
considering going into substitute teaching. What is the
first step??? Do I need to go back to school to
substitute? or is there a test that I have to take to
become certified? Can someone please help me out???
by Sinking ship
Nov 17, 2007
/blockquote>
What is wrong with the Universit of Alabama football team?
/blockquote>
If you teach in the Jefferson County area, and interested
in short-term tutorial projects, please email me back. You
may also visit our website listed above.
/blockquote>
Is everyone in the state going through the changing of
reading programs every 2 or 3 years and getting ripped off
by publishing companies? I think this is absurd. I don't
think anyone at the state department is looking out for
the teachers and children.
/blockquote>
The Mississippi State University Rocket Team and NAR
Section #695 want to announce the first MSU Space Cowboys
Middle School Launch Challenge (MSLC). It will be held
April 12, 2008 at Mississippi State University. The
winning team will win $1,000 School teams and other groups
(girl scouts, boy scouts, et...See More/blockquote>
The Mississippi State University Rocket Team and NAR
Section #695 want to announce the first MSU Space Cowboys
Middle School Launch Challenge (MSLC). It will be held
April 12, 2008 at Mississippi State University. The
winning team will win $1,000 School teams and other groups
(girl scouts, boy scouts, etc) from any state are welcome
and encouraged to participate.
The MSU Space Cowboys Middle School Launch Challenge is a
contest for middle school students (6-8th grades) to
design, build, test, and fly a rocket with a scientific
payload to 800 ft. AGL. Emphasis will also be placed on
two written papers that will be due in the course of the
contest. This contest is designed to introduce middle
school students to not only rocketry, but to aspects of
mission planning and teamwork coming together to achieve a
successful mission. Flight reviews, budgeting, scheduling,
logistics, teamwork, and safety are all important key
topics (in addition to the vehicle and its flight) that
will addressed in this competition.
The contest will be divided into two distinct sections:
the flight of the rocket and review papers. The review
papers are designed similar to what real NASA engineers
have to present prior to their launches. The papers for
this contest show insight that the team has gained in the
course of design and construction, and testing and
validation. Each paper will be 3-5 pages in length.
Feedback will be received from the Space Cowboys.
The flight itself will be graded by: whether or not the
team conducts themselves professionally, all safety
guidelines and rules followed, successful flight,
successful recovery, and altitude. Safety is paramount on
launch day. Unsafe rockets or rocketeers will not be
allowed to launch under any circumstances. The contest
launch will be conducted in accordance with the guidelines
set out by the National Association of Rocketry.
The top three winners of the contest will receive a cash
prize in the name of their school/organization. The total
purse for this contest is $1,350, with $1,000 going to the
winning school. There will also be other prizes handed out
on launch day.
TIMELINE
February 1, 2008 – Entry Forms Due
March 14, 2008 – Progress Reports Due
April 7, 2008 – Readiness Review Due
April 12, 2008 - Launch Day – Mississippi State University
Contact Joy Sills at jes214@msstate,edu or (601) 750 0325
for more information
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On 11/21/07, Nala wrote:
> I did email a resume as requested over two weeks ago. I was told that I
> would get a call to interview for the position and still no call or any
> further contact. I also asked where the school was located and it's
> name and I still do not know where it is or what the...See More