Teaching - January 2007

I have two questions that elementary teachers can answer.

How many books do you require for your students to read a month or quarter. Do you have them do an activity on the book like draw a picture or do a book talk alongside the test that they have to take. Please tell me what grade you teach and what activity you have them do, if so, can you list some of the chapter books that your students reads.
The other question I would like to ask is in upper elementary do you read a novel as a class and do activities on it? If so what books do you read?

2007-01-11 11:48:42 · 4 answers · asked by ~ ♥ ~ 2

I would like to teach Elementary school but I rather teach just one subject (Language Arts). I wouldn't want to teach High School so, that leaves me with Middle School. Can anyone tell me what it is like teaching middle school, the pros and cons of teaching middle school and do you go on fieldtrips. What do you all prefer the most: elementary or middle school?

2007-01-11 10:45:34 · 6 answers · asked by ~ ♥ ~ 2

2007-01-11 10:42:13 · 17 answers · asked by laureny23 1

Most preferably with on-line or san deigo classrooms

2007-01-11 09:12:07 · 4 answers · asked by angel_ofmusic13 1

I am looking for some tips/techniques for teaching an adult the violin. Every student I have taught has had some previous experience, but with this one we must start from the very beginning. Any advice on where to begin would be greatly appreciated.

2007-01-11 09:10:07 · 4 answers · asked by happymommy 4

As a "helping" teacher, I have to explain kids what they did not
understand in class.
I am a Dr in Engineering, lecturer, and have a pretty good knowledge of sciences & maths.
I am BAFFLED by what the ORDER in which they are learning "things".
IE: they are taught to resolve trigonometry problems of triangles
BEFORE understanding Pythagor's theorem... etc... WHY??????
So, I am writing on my website (www.skytargets.com) simple lessons on "things", that are available to any kid.
To cater for that superficial "knowledge" (forgotten the day after the test) and implement a form of LOGICAL progression, I need to establish a proper CURRICULUM, starting at the early age of 7-8 to the 16-18.

Please, provide me with some guidance, where kids will be learning things that are useful, and BASED ON PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE.
(Don't teach ax² + bx + c = 0 BEFORE teaching 1/2 + 6/5 - 1/3!)
If I have enough replies, I shall set-up a line on my website for this
purpose.
Thanks to you all.

2007-01-11 08:52:48 · 2 answers · asked by just "JR" 7

You know there are some short stories that are well-known like the Canterville ghost, the happy prince ...etc. Reading these stories for students of English is quite difficult. They have some kind of simplified versions. I am seeking these easy versions. If I can get with comprehension questions, I will be grateful in deed.

2007-01-11 08:50:15 · 5 answers · asked by burhanpeynirci 1

2007-01-11 08:45:04 · 6 answers · asked by daniielle..♥ 2

I will be graduating in May and will be a future Elementary School teacher. I am willing to get up and move anywhere across the country to teach, but would like some feedback as to what states are good, bad, high salary, low salary, etc. So please in your response include your state, first-year salary, and most importantly what you think of the school systems in your area. Thanks so much!

2007-01-11 08:37:32 · 3 answers · asked by Amanda G 1

Okay, so I am a little confused about this whole student teaching thing. What do I do on my first day? Will I be thrown right in to teach? Or do I observe? Should I bring like a notebook? What should I expect for like the first day and also the first week or so. Thanks!

2007-01-11 07:25:52 · 8 answers · asked by stressed college student 2

Is there a difference in the test for the certificate? Where can I get some resources?

2007-01-11 07:23:58 · 2 answers · asked by vanb11 2

On Monday I will be starting my student teaching experience. I am going to be working with a 10th grade world history class and I am really nervous. I was wondering if there are any tips you may be able to give me with my whole student teaching experience. Also, I really don't know much about world history - what should I do??

Thanks!!

2007-01-11 07:09:55 · 5 answers · asked by stressed college student 2

What is the difference with pay from having a BS or Masters in Teaching? How hard/easy is it to find a job if you are multilingual in Russian/Spanish?

2007-01-11 06:01:33 · 3 answers · asked by helen t 1

Last night was crazy time. My daughter is getting ready to do her science fair project, and yesterday her science teacher approved her project. But the teacher also told her that some kids had already finished their projects.

This put my daughter into a world-class tizzy. Her project is fairly complex, involving the growth of bacteria cultures. Some of the projects other kids are doing are less complicated and don't involve time-consuming processes, so they are quicker to do. But all my daughter sees is that she's behind others (not so, according to her teacher).

When things like this happen, she gets absolutely panic-striken and starts tearing up and getting upset, and starts pushing on us, her parents, to run around like crazy people to try to do overnight what will take a week to do.

I don't know what the source of the anxiety/panic is. We don't push her and never have. She's a high achieving perfectionist and I need help. What can I do to stop the panic/anxiety?

2007-01-11 05:28:53 · 5 answers · asked by Karin C 6

If anyone is currently working with a single subject credential in English or knows of someone who is please let me how successful you've been in securing employment and what a typical day is like (ie.) burnout, student cooperation, etc.

2007-01-11 04:38:44 · 1 answers · asked by Bonita Applebaum 5

2007-01-11 03:38:38 · 6 answers · asked by It's me! 2

2007-01-11 03:19:28 · 4 answers · asked by coolabhinavgupta 1

2007-01-11 02:47:24 · 4 answers · asked by Miss D 7

I am substituting temporarily until I can find a full-time teaching position. I want to not only make a good impression on the students, but on the teachers and administrative staff as well. Any tips?

2007-01-11 02:22:30 · 8 answers · asked by Miss D 7

pls i wnt to not have a crush on my english teacher. can u give me some advice to forget bout her?

2007-01-11 02:09:16 · 5 answers · asked by Kirej 1

I have a teacher an English class who is in his 70s, retired, still teaching, and incoherent. I complained to the Dept Chair but he just looked at me blankly. Other students say I will get kicked out of the program and/or lose my scholarship if I complain.

2007-01-11 00:52:00 · 7 answers · asked by Bud A 1

I read that soem state officials are not only linking tenure to bad teachers but also to poor test scores.
Is this because they cannot be fired?

2007-01-11 00:42:13 · 5 answers · asked by Bud A 1

teaching carrier in india

2007-01-10 23:37:18 · 12 answers · asked by sanjay s 1

The earth,s produce in many things including human beings have increased multifold.The earth is-- is heavier for all taht increase?

2007-01-10 23:34:01 · 16 answers · asked by polymath 1 3

i wish u to make an opinion that teaching is more hectic or learning/studying..........

2007-01-10 20:36:34 · 5 answers · asked by adi 1

Get a part time job.

2007-01-10 18:44:47 · 3 answers · asked by Duan L 1

Need help deciding whether to pursue a single subject credential in english or a multiple subject credential..which is more marketable?

2007-01-10 16:03:39 · 3 answers · asked by Bonita Applebaum 5

I'm a senior in high school and am a teacher's aid for my last block class. Yesterday, I was grading tests and one kids handwriting was ridiculously bad....he didn't even try to write even a little neat. I asked my teacher about it and he told me to just count them wrong, but I don't really want to do that....

2007-01-10 14:15:47 · 22 answers · asked by Led*Zep*Babe 5

I want to know what is the best way of teaching novel especially
The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James.

2007-01-10 13:57:41 · 6 answers · asked by Miss Independent 1

Hello. I am an English teacher in China. I have a few questions just below, which are taken from the China National College Entrance Examination papers over the past years. As answers differ greatly, I particularly want some help form the English native speakers. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot
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1 I used to earn _______than a pound a week when I first started work.
A. a little B. a few C. fewer D. less

C or D? Why?

2 --It's thirty years since we last met.
--But I still remember the story, believe it or not, ______ we got lost on a rainy night.
A. which B. that C. what D. when

B or D? Why?

3 Don’t respond to any e-mails ______ personal information, no matter how official they look.
A．searching B．asking C．requesting D．questioning

B or C? Why?

4 I would like a job which pays more, but ______ I enjoy the work I’m doing at the moment.
A. in other words B. on the other hand C. for one thing D. as a matter of fact

B or D? Why?

2007-01-10 13:17:39 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous