Teaching - December 2007

We're having a door decorating contest for our freshman students. Each class has to have a christmas theme that is linked to the homeroom subject. I teach English. So far we have made a Santa and we are going to have cotton for mountains of snow in the background, and snow for him to stand on. I am also going to have Santa holding a list of all the student's names. Now I just can't think of a way to link that to English/literature.

2007-12-18 10:22:22 · 6 answers · asked by English teacher 1

i've now been teaching english for 4yrs.i had issues as an NQT,but then sorted out the lesson planning,behaviour management,results etc.the so called lack of respect just doesn't apply because i always follow up on any issues.all the lesson planning is done as a department on inset days and meeting times,and we aim not to do anything after 430 or 5 at the latest.why are so many teachers complaining?also,after applying and getting promoted 2yrs in a row,and as head of department at 25 i earn over twice as much as my doctor friends,and hope to keep climbing the ladder to headteacher (110k+ see nut website for full info on teachers pay).
Is it poor organisation?lack of motivation?can i have positive comments from teachers who love their jobs as much as me,please?!

Good pay.good holidays.working with fantastic young people.it's definitely not for everyone,but we chose this profession.if we don't enjoy it why not retrain;we all have good university degrees.comments?

2007-12-18 10:00:29 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

***besides pencils, markers, crayons, glue (the kids all buy these themselves)
I was thinking about stuff like stickers, ....???? I'm not sure what else. I'm looking to make a little gift basket of things she could use in her classroom.

2007-12-18 06:16:10 · 9 answers · asked by girlie 2

i have a 11% in my class but i turn in my missing paper that is worth 105 ptswhats gonna be my grade be my grade

2007-12-18 05:26:03 · 6 answers · asked by mag1c_408 1

2007-12-18 03:47:34 · 7 answers · asked by shootingstar5820032001 1

There is a very special teacher of mine, who I have been pretty close with for about 3 years. Not in a sexual way or anything, but she has helped me so much, talked to me when I needed it, and I know she cares. Even if it's only her job to do so. Last year I wrote her a card expressing how much she helped me, and how much I appreciated it, and she teared up (as did I, I was going through a very tough time, and she was one of the only people to help me get through it). Christmas is coming up, and I wrote her another card. I basically said that I appreciate everything she has done (and, I'm gradding this year) and that she helped me when I needed it the most, I could never thank her enough and that she's a very important person to me, and might always be!

I said some other things to, but I just want to know if that's weird? I mean, should I just say "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" and leave out the whole "thank you so much" stuff?? Do you think that's "unprofessional"?

2007-12-17 20:46:37 · 6 answers · asked by undecided 1

2007-12-17 16:43:36 · 3 answers · asked by roselle g 1

the people on yahoo answers aren't passing english. it's not so much poor spelling as it is usage that worries me. i assume most people that use yahoo answers are from the US of A, but i can't tell it from the way they write. there, their, theyre, here, hear, to, too, and other usage maistakes are the rule, not the exception. also, sentence structure is so clumbsy, sentences make little, if any, sence. am i just old-skool or what? is there a new language that has evolved that i am not aware of or what? thanx.

(and i know i don't use caps. don't be too cruel. sorry)

2007-12-17 15:44:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am conducting research for a paper for school. I need to find information pertaining to: how language effects our country, environment, and work place.

2007-12-17 15:15:07 · 4 answers · asked by dizy_dragon 1

I am an elementary school teacher. I came across a paper I wrote in college about my teaching philosophy. I was interested to see how my philosophy has changed and I wanted to hear what the philosophy is of some other teachers.

Please share your teaching philosophy...
Thank you!

2007-12-17 14:17:00 · 10 answers · asked by Shanon M 1

I'm a first grade teacher in my first year of teaching. How am I supposed to handle parents who pick up their children WAY too late and expect me to offer free tutoring services daily to their students after school...yet will not even read the directions on their kids' homework? I'm fed up! Many of my students have so much potential, but I can't save them all! I spend my evenings and weekends coming up with interventions for my struggling students. I give the parents books, flash cards, etc...materials I've paid with out of my own pocket! I make it very clear what I expect of each student, yet I still get ungrateful parents wondering why their kids got low grades on their report cards! Administration is very unsupportive and sends me trouble-making kids from other grade levels and first grade classes to "babysit," even though my classroom is maxed out and I don't have enough supplies. I've already spent over 2000 dollars and will not be reimbursed! I enjoy teaching but this is WRONG!

2007-12-17 12:16:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-17 11:26:28 · 3 answers · asked by IAskUAnswer 6

she hates me i dont no what to do but i tried kissin *** but she got anoyed what do i do

2007-12-17 08:15:26 · 18 answers · asked by Raman D 1

I have an associated degree do i get a job? If so where do I start? do i go to college and work? I want to be a teacher

2007-12-17 05:54:31 · 8 answers · asked by malyssa 1

I need a B in Developmental English to continue to go College ENglish. THis is going on my fourth time and keep making a C. should I keep going, till i get it right or take a break?

2007-12-17 05:26:31 · 25 answers · asked by chicarae2good 2

I was thinking the 5-9 range but I was told for the different certifications I need to choose one or the other. I am split between the two. Also do I only need a Bachelor's or do I need a masters?

2007-12-17 02:03:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

check position of apostrophe. Please tell me whether it's right or wrong ?

2007-12-17 01:22:13 · 5 answers · asked by jadu 1

Advantages and Disadvantages....
What are they
also could you please explain intensive farming
please anwser
thanks

2007-12-16 20:38:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

my ten year old boy is an A student but yet on every paper he brings home the teachers seem to find something wrong to comment about. like not good coloring or not neet enough or circle not underline the answer even though he has every answer correct I feel this is wrong and not fair can you emagine how embarrising it is to say hey mom i got an A on my test but my teacher wasnt happy and said it wasnt neet enough what should i do about this

2007-12-16 15:10:53 · 7 answers · asked by alysiac78 2

service learning should it be mandatory?

2007-12-16 14:15:04 · 2 answers · asked by supa_fly 1

if a person graduated college in another country to be a teacher, wat do they have to do to be one here in the u.s? specifically areas in south tx? go to school again? thanks to everyone!

2007-12-16 13:57:18 · 3 answers · asked by Kr@zie♥Be@utiful 3

Why does a man state that he really wants to get with a person? Then when the person reciprocates, the person who "gushed" all over themselves, "acts" as though he has no clue. This has not been done "once" but multiple times. When he appears, he is all "happy" to see me. He even pretended he didn't say that he cared for me, to all of those people. What is going on here. The way that he acted, it almost sounded like an advertisement. He "kissed me" on the cheek at a "party" and no alcohol was served there. He "hugged me" in the aisle at church. This is very strange behavior.

2007-12-16 11:31:31 · 1 answers · asked by In God We Trust 7

we are reading the book "a farewell to arms" and on the test the question was "what does rindald stuff into his gun holder?"

I answered tissue paper

she marked it wrong saying that it was "toilet" paper not tissue paper. I discussed it with her after class and she said that it wasn't the same thing.

Is she being unfair? I mean, in my opinion, toilet paper and tissue paper is the same thing.

2007-12-16 10:30:15 · 7 answers · asked by nw 1

I am wondering if anyone has left the profession because of the stress? I have given notice on my new teaching job because of stress.

I'm starting to question my decision, though.

Do you know of anyone who has left because of stress, or have you left because of stress?

2007-12-16 10:28:44 · 23 answers · asked by prairieprincess 5

I teach 4th grade, I usually say 8 words per senetnce but they are writing a respot and I want them to have goos paragraphs. How many sentences do you think is good for a fourth grade report?

2007-12-16 07:50:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had algebra homwork i did it all and its probably all wrong but at least i tried
Would you shout at me for getting it wrong?

Thanks

2007-12-16 07:19:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-16 06:39:26 · 4 answers · asked by Carter Y 2

Do you ever grade your students on how much you like them? As an example let's say there is this student who is extremely smart, he would probably deserve a 95 average but he's a class clown would you honestly give him a 95? be completely honest.

2007-12-16 04:21:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

i'm getting my ged. i want to go to college to become an english teacher. it feels a little contradicting to me to become a teacher with a ged since i didn't complete school myself.. :/ am i being foolish? haha. i mean i left school because of medical problems and i was out so much.. so i don't know. help?

2007-12-16 01:06:01 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I teach English in a University in Korea. I have an MA TESOL from a California State university. I have been at this university over 4 years. We get evaluated by students twice a semester. I have never been called in because of my evaluation and housing. The university provides housing.

My eval was not that bad (it has been worse), but my boss commented on some remarks. One remark was that a student said I was not an attractive man. I was told to be very careful about my appearance. Well I always wear a suit and tie, am clean and shaven. I am not Brad Pitt, but I am not ugly either (I am 54) much older than most of the teachers who are in their 20's. Also, i teach at a woman's university

I was questioned on my teaching ability and losing my passion?

My boss kept asking me if I wanted to quit. No! Not easy to find a position at 54- What to do???

2007-12-15 20:51:46 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous