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fragile x syndrome can be tricky to understand and it may not be one of the student teaching difficulties you've prepared for. but with a few changes to your typical teaching style, you can be a much more effective teacher to your student with...
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you might remember your parents dressing you oh so carefully on your first day of school as a kid. for teachers, you do have to dress yourself now...
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i originally got into teaching through a nationwide alternative certification program. my experience was mixed, so i want to share with you some of...
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the student teaching evaluation is typically completed by your supervising teacher at the end of the semester. your program will ask them to rate how...
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student teaching observation time can be nerve-wracking! but it doesn’t have to be. take a deep breath, take time to prepare, and you’ll do fine.
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writing a back to school parent letter is an important task. it helps parents know what to expect and tells them the information they need! let’s...
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mentors can make all the difference for a first-year teacher. mentors provide you with support, guidance, and advice on things like classroom...
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good question! the traditional path to teaching is to earn an education degree and your teaching licensure at the same time. however, while that is...
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it’s no secret that teachers are often stuck paying for classroom supplies from their own pockets. that really adds up (especially if you need...
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when i was a new teacher, i had several kids in my class that had something called an iep. trouble was, i had no idea what an iep was! now, they are...
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inclusion is creating a community in your classroom that includes both students with and without disabilities. research shows us that not only is...
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teaching can sometimes feel like a frustrating exercise in “teaching to the middle.” by knowing how to individualize lessons for your students, you...
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teaching is a stressful job. even if you're good at staying organized, the stress just seems to build up. it can also be especially stressful during...
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as a student teacher, writing a letter to parents is your first step in communicating with families. it serves as their introduction to you as their...
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teaching and grad school are both very challenging. doing them together is not for the faint of heart! it is possible though — i’ve done it, and so...
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every teacher has their own favorite age. some teachers love teaching 4th graders, others enjoy the challenge of teaching high school calculus or...
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working with an experienced teacher is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about teaching in general, get feedback on your teaching specifically,...
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goal setting is an important and ongoing part of any career. as a teacher, setting personal goals can help you stay focused and motivated. they can...
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student teaching is an important part of your work experience as an educator, so you should definitely list it on your resume. of course, that might...
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you taught the lessons. you turned in all the write-ups. you finished your student teaching! here’s how to add student teaching to your resume,...
