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Bullying 101
I am a teacher and although managing a classroom can be challenging, I absolutely love my job. At the beginning of every school year, we attend a social-emotional training that emphasizes ways to promote positive student interactions with one another. However, with the combination of behavioral issues and emphasis on standardized testing, having the time to actually focus on the true social and emotional needs of all of our children feels almost impossible once the school year begins.
Chris HermanPublished 4 years ago in EducationA Thank you letter to English Teacher....
Hello Madam I hope this letter finds you in a good condition. Especially in the times of this pandemic, this is truer than ever. Anyways, you might not remember me, as you have taught a big number of students over the years. I was in your class, X-D, in 2016-17 batch and I am writing you a thank you letter.
Sweed MusicPublished 4 years ago in EducationSnippets of Plattsburgh Professors
Dr. Carol Leonard I was always fascinated by Russia. So when I finally had a chance to take an elective in my sophomore year, Russian History until 1863 was a no brainer. Dr. Leonard was a young professor who was passionate about her discipline. She also had a very special place in her heart for Catherine the Great but not in a good way. I still remember the ire she brought over the deadly coup Catherine engineered to unseat her husband Peter. Nonetheless, this was no easy course, and the reading material followed suit. In fact, one afternoon she couldn’t resist levying a criticism on us. “I have a real problem with the class,” she implored. “Too many of you are listening to my lectures and reading the text and just accepting it. I need students to disagree and question.”
Rich MonettiPublished 4 years ago in EducationTeaching The Teachers
Here within is a short but potent examination of what makes a great teacher. The critical importance in this is not just knowing how to teach but also knowing why you are teaching and how to command respect as a leader.
James SiroisPublished 4 years ago in EducationOrganizational Development Plan
Organizational Development Organizational development exists to provide an organization a planned coordination of the activities, that have a number of people for the achievement of common explicit purposes or goals through the division of labor and function, and through a hierarchy of authority and responsibility (Schmuck et al., 2012). This type of development would be considered an act or process, a result or state of being that is developed, to promote growth, to evolve the possibility of improvement, and to further a study so that it can be enhanced.
Justin Ames GamachePublished 4 years ago in EducationMy Comments as a Teacher Disqualify Me from Substituting
It wasn’t long after I retired that a teacher friend, called to ask if I would substitute for him. My exact words announced my reception to the idea, “I would rather crawl through glass naked.”
Brenda MahlerPublished 4 years ago in EducationPart V : Snippets of Somers Teachers
Hello Somers, here’s another round of snippet Miss Eichler - Miss Fisher At SIS, 1974 began an experiment where they combined fifth and sixth graders into a single class and covered with two teachers. Miss Eichler and Miss Fisher were our two teachers and an unintentional experiment emerged. This especially in regard to the time in question. You see our two middle aged teachers lived together, and we jumped to a conclusion that probably was accurate. They were lesbians. The fact that Mrs. Fisher was a former drill sergeant only added to our conclusion. But many years later I wonder how Somers arrived at a scenario that was pretty far ahead of its time. I mean, it had only been a year since the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders declared that homosexuality wasn’t a psychological illness. Either way, I have no idea if there were any discussions or concerns raised in the community or on school board. The fact that none of us kids were aware of such conversations is a credit to the town too. Of course, that could be for a really good reason. We were wrong. Still, the consensus was pretty unanimous among the kids, and the perception lends itself to the real story. As you might imagine, there was a fair amount of student snickering - especially among a bunch of ten and 11 year old boys. Even so, we always came back to what really mattered. They were great teachers and their skills, caring and tough love approach to the profession always took precedence. I guess as kids, we were ahead of our time too.
Rich MonettiPublished 4 years ago in EducationHow to Talk to Your Professor and Build Rapport
Introduction Getting to know all about you!!!! Okay, that's enough of my bad Sound of Music impression. So you want to know how to build rapport with your college professor? First, what is rapport? Well as a former student and now Adjunct Professor at a four-year university and a community college I had to learn this too. My meaning of rapport is establishing a professional friendly relationship and dialogue with your professor.
Lakisha BrownPublished 4 years ago in EducationRace and Education
Wake Up Call “America is becoming more and more racially, linguistically, and culturally diverse, the teacher corps is becoming less and less so. This ‘demographic divide’ as Gay and Howard call it is troubling because more and more students of color are less likely to be taught by teachers familiar to their home cultures and language. Further, they are more likely to be taught by mono-lingual teachers from dominant cultures, who along with their lesson plans bring, often bring misperceptions about race and culture” (Dickar, 2008 pg. 116). Does teacher race and culture greatly influence the quality of education provided to students? One might think that a Black teacher may be more effective with Black students and families because they “understand” the needs and the struggles often associated with Black people. My experiences challenge this idea.
Veronica ThompsonPublished 4 years ago in EducationTechnology and the Student with Special Needs
The road to hell is often paved with good intentions. It is a rare occasion when an initiative generates the same results or anticipated outcomes when put into practice as it does in theory. From the heterogeneous classroom model to extreme standardized testing, many may agree that what often seems innovative and progressive in both thought and on paper doesn't always play out as anticipated in practice, especially when the impacted subjects are human beings. Perhaps the greatest example of "great in theory much to be desired in practice" is the dependency on technology by students with special needs, more specifically students with needs in the areas of social development, reciprocal communication and sensory/ motor development.Technology, specifically tablets and smartphones have opened up a world of possibilities for children who require more concrete and instant access to instructional and therapeutic materials. By replacing the computer mouse with the touch of a finger, a student who may have avoided using a computer due to sensory related issues may be more inclined to utilize technology providing them with an array of apps that are designed to support everything from communication based disorders to fine motor delays. Yes, the tablet and smartphone were/are the answer to every special education teacher, developmental therapist and parent/guardian of a child with special needs prayers. What could possibly go wrong?
Veronica ThompsonPublished 4 years ago in EducationWhy the Worst Grammar "Mistakes" Aren't Mistakes At All...
Whenever I'm introduced to someone as 'an English teacher who pursues doctoral research on grammar', I invariably get one of two reactions:
End of the School Year
Teachers lives turned upside down the day that Covid-19 lockdown hit the country. One day we are in school with our classes and the next day (with a blink of an eye) we are at home trying to figure out Virtual Learning. At the onset, we figured we would be out a week, maybe two. Little did we know that we would be saying goodbye to our students online three months later in June. For some teachers retiring this year it is an even harder task.
Elaine GallagherPublished 4 years ago in Education