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there are many different techniques that a teacher can use to assess their students' understanding of the concepts being taught. but using those techniques means grading! you will have to grade everything from papers to oral projects. reviewing and...
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as i’ve mentioned before, there are many ways to become a teacher. and the best way, when it comes to long-term career options, is to get a relevant...
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my friend struggled to get through her general classes. let’s just say that she didn’t get the straight a’s that she had hoped to get. she asked me,...
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substitute teaching requirements differ by school district. in some school districts, you may be able to substitute teach before completing your...
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if you’re nearing the end of your teacher training, you may wonder…how much do starting teachers make?
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you’ll use your student teaching portfolio when you apply for a job, ask for a promotion, apply for a grant, and for other situations. it’s evidence...
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as i’ve said, student teaching counts as a university course. and yet, this time of learning can bring up many fears and anxieties in some student...
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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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someone once said, “choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” that’s how i feel about teaching. teaching is not...
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there is lots of great technology to use in the classroom–one of which is tablets. if your classroom is lucky enough to have tablets for your...
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there are different things to know about teaching in each state. if you want to teach in alaska, here are some things that you should know.
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when students walk into your classroom, one of the first things that they want to know is where they should sit. many teachers choose to take away...
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you’ve worked hard throughout your student teaching experience. now that it’s the last day, you want to leave on a high note. you want to plan a fun...
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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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when it comes to helping students, few tools are as effective as a great classroom teacher. but a great classroom teacher with great tools?...
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the moment you arrive on campus for a teaching job interview, you’re being evaluated. the interviewers are observing you and trying to decide whether...
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different age groups can provide very different teaching experiences. so what grade should you teach? you’ll want to decide early on in your teacher...
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student teaching is a full-time job…literally. a student teacher does all the same things that a full-time salaried teacher would do.
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teaching salary by state is an important factor in your career decisions. to make a truly informed choice, look at both starting and long-term pay....
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when student teaching is just about over, you’ll be expected to write a reflection of the experience. with the amount of time and energy that you’ve...
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your time as a student teacher is just about over. you've overcome your student teaching fears and you've learned some lessons. but there’s still one...
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kinesthetic learners thrive with physical movement. that’s the way they learn best. so when it comes to studying, the most effective study tips for...
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classroom management. it’s a much-discussed topic in teacher education programs, continuing education courses, and among teachers and administrators....
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my university worked to determine my student teaching placement as soon as possible. this allowed me to reach out and introduce myself before i...
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vocabulary is an important part of every subject; there are always words that students need to learn in order to better understand the concepts being...
