Teaching - November 2007

What has been the worst class you have ever had to deal with ? And what subject was it ? Damn, you all must get some shitty days.

2007-11-11 04:01:42 · 8 answers · asked by pop 4

Ive just recieved my provisional and it doesnt state anywhere in the DVLA leaflet that you have to be taught off a qualified instructor? lessons are £20+ now, so it'd be a whole lot cheaper to be taught off a family member :-) by the way hes been driving for 12 years

2007-11-10 22:25:15 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-10 13:00:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it important to know the difference between Michaelangelo and Modigliani, or to be able to express onself in the way these artists did? Or should schools encourage children to explore different media in order to express themseles in unique and personal ways?

serious answers please :]

2007-11-10 11:14:42 · 9 answers · asked by slick 1

coffee like i already posted but other people spit in it stirred it up with an expo marker would you do any of this

2007-11-10 09:01:10 · 6 answers · asked by Sarah S 1

Can anything be done to strengthen teacher unions?
Is there a way possible that the teacher union could take responsibility to eradicate bad teachers (since they make it so hard for anyone to fire them)?
Can/should teacher unions do their own comprehensive evaluations on ALL teachers? It seems like unions make it harder for new teachers to enter the field, but make it like cake for teachers who have been in for years, even though they may not be productive.
I've had a lot of sucky teachers. Busywork, letting us do whatever as long as we're moderately quiet, not really learning anything, either because they're burnt-out or because you're just counting down the years to retirement. WE FEEL/FELT THAT!!!
Consequently, do the teacher unions sponsor continuing education? If the unions are to protect the jobs of teachers they should also protect the integrity of teachers and for the most part, the country doesn't think they are doing a good job of doing so.

2007-11-10 04:52:34 · 2 answers · asked by sapphic_isis 2

On Parents evening the teacher informed me that my son was working below National expectations in writing. This surprised me as I had previously been told that at the end of foundation, my son was achieving beyond National expectations. This judgement was confirmed in his end of year report. As time was very limited during parent’s evenings, I arranged a follow up meeting the following day.

The purpose of the meeting was for me to clarify my understanding of my son's level of achievement, so that we might support the school in achieving his challenging target.

When I arrived as arranged, I was taken to the head teacher’s office

Once the meeting had started Iwas told by the new Headteacher that” He was going to speak and I was going to listen"
He said"I think you are a bully, you come into school from time to time to terrorise my staff to make yourself feel better” In two years I have been into school just twice and never to complain?
Is this how Headteachers usually behave

2007-11-10 02:57:55 · 22 answers · asked by tokoyojo 1

Just wondering... Most priest who teach in catholic school/ universities teach Christian Living Education. Is it possible or allowed for a priest to teach math?

2007-11-09 23:54:32 · 11 answers · asked by Kevan 4

i'm working on my bachelors in science as well as my culinary career and Spanish, so i have A LOT of info i need to retain all @ once. Any Suggestions?? Thanks in advance :)

2007-11-09 18:54:57 · 4 answers · asked by charmed 4

2007-11-09 16:39:53 · 4 answers · asked by vikram_chinn 1

like in tutoring and you was alone would a hug or a holding of her hand be appropriate your a female teacher

2007-11-09 11:15:10 · 11 answers · asked by 254646975584784789 2

A business person who knows how to handle money and funding or a teacher who had experience in the education sector?

2007-11-09 05:37:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hey, I'm a college student.
Is it a copyright infringement/plaigerism if I directly post certain passages of my school textbooks online? I plan on posting my study outlines in a blog to hopefully help other students study.. and maybe even get other people involved.

.. so can i?

2007-11-09 04:28:14 · 10 answers · asked by bibimini 2

2007-11-09 02:46:39 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im a senior in high school and I smoke about a half a pack a day. 2 of my teachers have made comments to the class but not directly towards me about how it smells like smoke in the room. Are they required to tell the principal or anyone if they know a student smokes?

2007-11-08 11:16:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just like everyone else, high schoolers have problems in their lives and it seems that the teachers dont even care! do they not realize that its hard being a teen? I have a lot of other issues outside of school and im a senior, im failing half of my classes due to not having any time to do homework and the teachers dont seem to even try to help me out when I ask them to!

2007-11-08 10:58:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My ap teacher was absent and gave us a test to do, but we didnt really know it counted so the whole class worked together. I did half by myself and was running out of time and took the last questions from the class. I know it was wrong, but i thought it would be better to have something rather than nothing. I talked to her but she still giving everyone a zero for the test. Should i try again?

2007-11-08 10:08:24 · 2 answers · asked by ctxsxoc 2

2007-11-08 08:19:57 · 12 answers · asked by gg 1

2007-11-08 06:30:21 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

what is this, whats the difference btw that and the 2 year program, other than the school. what is the pay difference, are there things i would not be able to do that other rad tech's can??

2007-11-08 00:38:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

im in a sort of outreach program where we teach kids having a hard time understanding/catching up to classmates. they say that making all the activities games is the best way to catch their attention.

I disagree, since I can easily relate to kids. I can make great connections from their favorite shows or games to the lesson.

I never had education courses before though, so im not an expert. Should I listen to the moderator and make all the activities games, or should i use my strength as a child-at-heart, to woo these kids and help them understand using connections to games/cartoons/etc?

2007-11-07 16:05:54 · 9 answers · asked by winnydamarpoe 2

At the end of last school year, I felt completely burned out, but I figured that a Summer off would reinvigorate me. Well, I was wrong. I'm having daily headaches, and I've come to resent the vast amounts of personal time I have to devote to teaching so many ungreatful, undisciplined students.

I have had many rewarding moments over the course of my year (and a quarter) of teaching in an urban district, but it's hard to justify those rare moments when I am hollering every 30 seconds to get the attention of my 9th graders. I'm not an extrovert, so dealing with 90 different personalities totally drains me and leaves me with little to offer my husband and 2 year-old.

I'm about 90% decided to begin a job search, but I feel so guilty about the prospect of "abandoning" my students, many of whom have lost teachers mid-year before. How do I balance my physical and mental health needs with the needs of my students and principal? Am I being selfish to leave now?

2007-11-07 13:55:58 · 13 answers · asked by SadWife 2

what have you found out about your teacher they might not like you to now??

2007-11-07 12:47:31 · 4 answers · asked by heroe 1

2007-11-07 11:16:02 · 1 answers · asked by maan 1

My kids are very hiper and I need to hold their attention.

2007-11-07 05:15:27 · 6 answers · asked by juv 1

I am in a teaching program in college and am going to start subbing in an urban environment to supplement my income. However, I am having anxiety over the situation because to be frank, subs are stereotypically not treated respectfully by students, and there are scheduling inconsistencies (i.e... new schools each assignment, new classes each assignment, etc- I tend to like things a bit more consistent). I once heard a professor say that she would rather scrub toilets than substitute teach, and I don't want to get a bad taste in my mouth for the profession because of subbing experiences. Am I overreacting? Should I hold off on subbing and wait to get into a more consistent classroom environment? What are your thoughts/experiences?

2007-11-07 00:34:25 · 9 answers · asked by tomtomj6 2

e.g. When kids play video games, they learn every character's(s') name, powers, etc. But when kids go to school they get bored and they want to have fun and they don't learn well. is it true or false?

2007-11-06 16:32:20 · 8 answers · asked by a Researcher 2

My last period class is rowdy. I know that it's rowdy because it's the end of the day, but what are some strategies to quickly quiet things down?

2007-11-06 15:03:14 · 22 answers · asked by Amanda M 5

My little sister is a very moody, 'you cant make me if i don't want to' kind of person.

And she has good grades, but they are slipping. This is due to her poor organization of her planner and her binders. She also reads wayy below her level in books and doodles constantly in class. She doesn't want to challenge herself if she doesn't think it'll be fun for her.

With such a negative personality, I'm having a hard time helping her because she doesn't listen. So is there a fun way that I can instill better habits? Any ideas?

2007-11-06 10:03:05 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Having chosen A/S Biology & A/S Psychology, I wish to become a medical doctor in future. I have also chosen A/S French & A/S English Literature because I enjoy learning foreign languages & I like reading and studying plays and novels.

2007-11-06 05:18:29 · 8 answers · asked by God,You Are Worthy To Be Praised 3