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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Doesn't concentrate in class and slow to learn | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: I was wandering if you could give me any help and advice on what to do. We have a very happy and ... A: I can feel your frustration and anxiety over this and my heart goes out to you. I have often taught ... | |
| child with autism and dyslexia | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: Deborah, What sort of reading intervention would you recommend for a 3rd grade (9yo) child with ... A: My heart goes out to you, Michelle. I wish I had more experience working with autistic children. ... | |
| Behavior | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I am a college student studying elementary education. I am at a first grade classroom for my field ... A: April, You are very astute. While yelling works, I can tell you from experience (I became quite a ... | |
| Very early reading and school | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: My daughter turned 3 in September this year - I have known for a while that she can read, but she ... A: WOW! Would that we could ALL have this problem, eh? Does she need phonics - probably not, although ... | |
| inappropriate books in school | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: My son is 10. As he was reading to me last night I was horrified at the contents of the book. It is ... A: Patricia, In light of the kinds of things seen on TV these days, I think most of us have been ... | |
| reward activity vs a non reward? | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: my name is Michelle and i am doing a research activity based on children on *Does a reward motivate ... A: Micheleq, Boy - that's a tough one. Have you read 'Punished By Rewards' by Alphie Kohn? You might ... | |
| reading challenges | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: We are constantly subjected to “feel good “ stories about “reading challenges”. Typically the ... A: I guess I need to ask you what you feel people are trying to accomplish when they set these tasks. ... | |
| q:what to do? | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: I'm from Bosnia and I have a huge task to perform! As a student of English language, my task next ... A: Elmedin, How exciting! While it seems like you are helping when you translate, students learn far ... | |
| my six year old | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: my six year old son just started grade 1. I have a question about reading. He only reads the words ... A: If the school has contacted you to say that he's having trouble and you need to intervene, that ... | |
| My 31/2 year old is being really bad in junior kindergarden | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: My 31/2 year old is being bad she is not listening, she is hitting and is biting the teacher and she ... A: Brianne, You are on the right track to be working closely with the school. They have a far better ... | |
| My 31/2 year old is being really bad in junior kindergarden | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: My 31/2 year old is being bad she is not listening, she is hitting and is biting the teacher and she ... A: I know this is very frustrating. Why is she in school? Does she have some special needs? If not, ... | |
| My 31/2 year old is being really bad in junior kindergarden | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: My 31/2 year old is being bad she is not listening, she is hitting and is biting the teacher and she ... A: I'm so sorry to hear of your frustration - but trust me, this, too, shall pass. I strongly urge you ... | |
| learning to read | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: Is there a program that you would recommend to start teaching reading to a child? I'd like to start ... A: Michelle, The best program you could ever imagine to start teaching a child to read is to read to ... | |
| MY SONS 7 IN FIRST GRADE FOR THE SECOND TIME | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: EVER SINCE KINDERGARTEN THERE WAS QUESTION OF HIS ABILITY TO ADVANCE IN SCHOOL, JUST LIKE THE REST ... A: Before I answer your question I would like to give you a heads-up. Writing in all caps on the ... | |
| Teacher's assumptions | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: My 6 yr old is attenting a "Lab" school. For the past 2 weeks there have been complaints about his ... A: This is a difficult one. From what you are telling me, you have every right to be alert and ... | |
| Learning Centers | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: How can I implement learning centers in a first grade classroom in all subjects: reading, math, ... A: Are you a teacher or an assistant? If you are already a teacher, I would expect that you would have ... | |
| New Appraoch to Reading Education | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: My name's Wade Southwell and I'm in my third year of high school, graduating early. I do a lot of ... A: I think your premise sounds interesting. As a reading specialist, I work with children with all ... | |
| reading weaknes | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: in your opinon ,what isthe cause of reading weaknes A: This question is far too broad for me to give a proper response - I'd have to write a book. But, I ... | |
| possible learning problem? | 12/1/2006 |
| Q: I have a son in fourth grade who has always struggled with spelling and writing. His spelling is ... A: Well, when you consider the forum, and the fact that you have to give me a lot of information in a ... | |
| writing exercise for ESL students | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: I have a writing question concerning young ESL students. I am an editor of materials for ... A: I agree with you 100%. I think we have to start children learning the difference between copying ... | |
| art education | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: How do I start kids off with art? I have been having a great time with a 2 yr old and 3 yr 9 months ... A: I'm so excited to hear that you want to open the world of art to your children. They're NEVER to ... | |
| LD | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: What are the biggest hurdles teachers have in understanding learning disabilities? A: Michael, This question is far too broad for an answer here. The hurdles any one teacher might face ... | |
| Trouble with essays | 3/20/2005 |
| Q: I have AD/HD and have trouble with writing essays and understanding poetry from 100 yrs ago. I'm a ... A: I'm so sorry to hear of your difficulties with poetry due to AD/HD. I know how frustrating that can ... | |
| Reading Career | 3/3/2005 |
| Q: I'm currently a senior studying for my B.S. in elementary education. I've been looking into graduate ... A: I think you can't go wrong getting a MS in Reading Education. Kids are always going to need to ... | |
| Three year old reading | 2/20/2005 |
| Q: We are very proud of our three year old(turned three Nov.) son who started really reading about a ... A: Yes! Would that we could ALL have your 'problem', eh? Well, you pose an interesting question. I ... | |
| Can you answer my question | 1/22/2003 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could answer a couple of questions for my science project. My area is ... A: My comments have absolutely no scientific backing - I have never tested anything and have no real ... | |
| teaching language | 12/4/2001 |
| Q: I know that it is best to teach children languages such as our language as well as other languages ... A: Lynsie, I wish I could site specific studies to help you with this - instead, I will have to give ... | |
Behavior & Learning in School
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Deborah Robinson
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Expertise
I have a BA in Elementary Education (1-8) and Speech and an MEd. in Reading and Language Arts (K-12). I am a reading specialist. I also have a great deal of experience teaching children who are non-native English speakers. I am qualified to address teaching issues in all subjects K-8 and Reading and Launguage Arts at all levels. I am not qualified to advise people on higher levels of Math or Science. I`m also quite interested in using computers in the classroom as a teaching tool and have ideas and resources for integration of computer skills into each subject area.
Experience
I'm a reading specialist (K-12), have taught elementary school, all subjects, for 30 years - have extensive ESL experience although I'm not officially certified. I taught computer (Macs) to K-8 for 6 years. I have taken graduate level courses on The Writing Process and completed a course on writing books for children and teens. I have taught combined grades k-2, 1-2 and 2-3. I've taught in the US and abroad - I have worked in Libya, Morocca, Chad, Japan, headed up a school in Indonesia and am now the director of the American International School of Niamey, Niger - Africa.
Education/Credentials
MEd. - University of Vermont - Reading and Language Arts/Reading Specialist; K-12 Administrator - Plymouth State University, NH.
BA - Muskingum College - Elementary Ed / Speech
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