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All about teachers and the world of teaching; teachers sharing their best and worst interactions with students, best teaching practices, the path to becoming a teacher, and more.
Workflow Anger
I've been working now as a special education paraprofessional (para for short) for a full school year. I love my job. It's the best I've ever had and it works well for my schedule with my son and husband. If I need to leave, my teacher is very understanding. But. There's always a downside to what it's like to be in this type of profession.
By Nicole Hallman7 years ago in Education
The Struggles of Teachers
I've officially been a teacher for two years and four months, and I have loved all 851 days of it (particularly the days in June, July, and August, but pay that no mind). I am in constant search of what I can do better for my students, be that material, environment, or content presented to them. Let me tell you, there is no shortage of ways to improve as a teacher, and no shortage of county officials telling you how to better do your job. It takes dedicated hours (no, I'm not finished at 2:30, and I do more work in June, July, and August than should be acceptable on vacation). I am constantly planning and re-working lessons, and looking for engaging and rigorous content to ensure each day is a successful for students.
By Amanda Mandato7 years ago in Education
My Calling
Six or seven months ago I started tutoring in the public library of my city as a volunteer. The program seemed nice, and it was a great opportunity to do some community service. The people that work there were nice and they received me as part of their team with respect and kindness. I was embracing it, still, I wasn't sure of I why I was doing this until I got my first student. There in my first session as a tutor, I understood why I took on the challenge of tutoring.
By Rodolfo Berumen7 years ago in Education
Crisis Education
For some time now, our educational system has been awash in too much controversy. Having the current Educational Secretary heading the Department of Education has not done much to improve the nation's overall prospects that our children will achieve a higher degree of an educational experience that will prepare them for the jobs of today and tomorrow. The reality facing too many parents is not whether to send our children to charter or private schools, but to face the fact that public schools have been on the decline for many years now. Consequently, for the youth of today, too many won't and can't receive that degree of quality in their education. Now, with the current policies in place, there are very little options left for parents concerning the education of their children. We also have to really consider a whole set of demographics when we take into account the quality of education in the United States today.
By Dr. Williams7 years ago in Education
I'm Going to Be an Art Teacher
I'm currently attending college to obtain a degree in Art Education. Yep. I'm going to be an art teacher. I've always loved art and would love to simply be an artist, but I also see the potential that becoming an educator has. Not everyone else sees what I see though. I often get met with questions like these:
By Robin Penn7 years ago in Education
Teachers Aren't Heroes
Teachers are not heroes. Don’t worry. I’m a teacher. I can say that. Sure, teachers deserve respect and appreciation, probably even much more than the majority of us currently receive. A lot of us are busting our butts and emptying our wallets and baring our souls every day. So thank us, and send us gifts, and teach your children to listen to us, and shoot us encouraging emails, and give us discounts on Teacher Appreciation Day, and please, please, PLEASE show up on Back To School night.
By James Tilton7 years ago in Education
Bad Teacher?
From a very young age, we're taught or under the assumption that in an academic environment, the teacher is always right. We never seem to question this concept until we reach middle school or high school when our adolescent years come storming in and giving us the irresistible urge to question authority. However, this is an age where we're also the most naive. It's only when we grow a bit older and gain a better sense and understanding of the world that we start to see things as they truly are.
By Tori Tarantino7 years ago in Education
Straightforward Behaviour Management
Keep your rules clear, and remember that you are not alone. Throughout my teaching career, I’ve worked in everything from outstanding schools to ones that were in special measures and likely to remain there. I’ve seen schools which get good results and schools which get dreadful ones. It’s taught me a lesson that I’ll share with you right from the off: you will never be able to teach a poorly behaved class as much as you can a well behaved one. Fact. Simple. I’ve never seen a school with bad behaviour get a top grade from OFSTED.
By Sebastian Phillips7 years ago in Education
Write Highly Effective Lessons in 5 Steps
Teaching can be one of the hardest professions out there. There are students with no attention span, each one at a different learning level, all while administrators are constantly evaluating you — evaluations which could affect your ability to work in the future.
By Nathan Esme7 years ago in Education