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About James J. Kovalcin
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I am teaching or have taught AP physics B and C [calculus based mechanics & electricity and magnetism] as well as Lab Physics for college bound students. I have a BS in Physics from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Arts in Teaching from same. I have been teaching physics for 27 years.

   

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patterns11/4/2008Debba Robinson
  Q: how do I teach patterns to first grade students? ANSWER: Lori, I need to be up front with you - ...
  A: Lori - this is better ... knowing that up front will help you get answers from experts because if we ...
patterns11/3/2008Debba Robinson
  Q: how do I teach patterns to first grade students?
  A: Lori, I need to be up front with you - this sounds like a homework question because most teacher ...
Pursuing a teaching career9/28/2008James J. Kovalcin
  Q: i graduated about a year ago with a major in computer science and a business minor. I've lately ...
  A: You can get a masters degree in education independently of any undergraduate degree you may have. ...
English as a second language9/21/2008Debba Robinson
  Q: i am an English teacher for fifth grade students in an Arabic country students are supposed to learn ...
  A: You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink. If students have burned out and the ...
physics8/16/2008James J. Kovalcin
  Q: as an acrobat, i can safely land on the ground at speeds up to 15 meters/ second. what is the ...
  A: Pretty straight forward. If you use energy conservation, the total energy at your highest point ...
reflection8/2/2008James J. Kovalcin
  Q: What is the advantage of the Reflection phenomenon ?
  A: Is this a question about physics or about teaching? If it is a question about physics, the ...
Questions about grammar-17/31/2008Angela Kus
  Q: What is the difference between "is going to" and "will"?
  A: There are two major differences between will form and be going to: 1. Be going to implies that your ...
Job Ideas7/13/2008Angela Kus
  Q: I am going into my second year of college and wish to pursue Elementary Education with a content ...
  A: Rose. One suggestion is to tutor and/or babysit/nanny. These will give you experience with ...
English Grammar7/12/2008Angela Kus
  Q: We are a group of English teachers. We would be happy if you answer our1. What are the various uses ...
  A: All the auxiliary verbs except be, do and have are called modals. Unlike other auxiliary verbs ...
Making sure teaching is the right move6/21/2008James J. Kovalcin
  Q: In one of your replies to someone else, you mentioned that one 1 in 5 teaching coming in on ...
  A: I the first place your motivations for entering the teaching profession seem quite sound. However, ...
Teaching credential without student teaching?6/21/2008James J. Kovalcin
  Q: I'm currently serving in the military, and would like to teach high school physics as a second ...
  A: This is something you would have to ask the individual states, but in my mind practice teaching is ...
Teaching credential without student teaching?6/20/2008James J. Kovalcin
  Q: I'm currently serving in the military, and would like to teach high school physics as a second ...
  A: Try the following link. The University of Kentucky has links to the teaching requirements for ALL 50 ...
Career change: Teaching6/14/2008James J. Kovalcin
  Q: I wondered how you would make the following decision about changing a career into teaching? I am ...
  A: What is it that makes you think that you will have more time as a teacher than as an ...
Secondary Social Studies5/30/2008Debba Robinson
  Q: You may not know the answer to my question, but I'm hoping you can help me. I'm in college right now ...
  A: This is a very interesting question. If you are willing to go ANYWHERE, I guarantee you will find a ...
Special Education with a concentration in art5/20/2008Debba Robinson
  Q: I'm interested in working with autistic children where I am able to incorporate art therapy as a ...
  A: I think you are best off consulting your guidance counselor or asking for help at the local public ...
International Teaching5/6/2008Debba Robinson
  Q: Debba, I am a third year bilingual pre-kindergarten teacher in Texas. I am half-way through my M.Ed. ...
  A: CONGRATULATIONS! How exciting! I'm going to begin by strongly encouraging you to become certified ...
Q4/29/2008James J. Kovalcin
  Q: For my education class I have to explore the views about a teachers involvement in a teacher’s union ...
  A: Without a teacher's union all school districts have the power to treat you capriciously! A ...
special education in the US4/12/2008Debba Robinson
  Q: I am a special education teacher in Australia. I have a Graduate Diploma, and a Masters Degree in ...
  A: Actually, with the crack-down on education brought about by No Child Left Behind, you might have a ...
Teaching High school Physics, AP level2/17/2008James J. Kovalcin
  Q: Recently migrated to USA, living in San Francisco bay area, hold employment authorization document ...
  A: Most public schools have "salary guides" based primarily on years of experience and to a lesser ...
Teaching High school Physics, AP level2/15/2008James J. Kovalcin
  Q: Recently migrated to USA, living in San Francisco bay area, hold employment authorization document ...
  A: Unlike your country of origin, every state in the US has a different set of requirements! The ...
High School Physics teaching in U.S.A12/29/2007James J. Kovalcin
  Q: I was going through some of your answers and was quite impressed by your approach, I guess your ...
  A: One thing you will immediately find different in the US is that each of the 50 states has its own ...
the sun12/4/2007James J. Kovalcin
  Q: could the sun be a black hole in the future ?
  A: No it couldn't. The gravitational force of the sun is not sufficient to drive the electrons into the ...
career11/16/2007Debba Robinson
  Q: I am currently attending Devry University and concentrating on getting a business degree. My first ...
  A: The only school I know is Univeristy of Maryland in College Park. You should visit your local ...
career11/14/2007Debba Robinson
  Q: I am currently attending Devry University and concentrating on getting a business degree. My first ...
  A: Yes, I have heard of Devry and yes, my impression is that it is a diploma mill. What you need to ...
English novel10/28/2007Angela Kus
  Q: I read part of your profile and decided you were the best person to ask. I'm a first year teacher ...
  A: My seniors are reading Joy Luck Club right now and are loving it. It doesn't matter what the novel ...
online high school physics teaching10/14/2007James J. Kovalcin
  Q: I am a 2nd year student of electrical engineering .I wants to be a high school part time online ...
  A: Unfortunately for you I think that you have a very long way to go! This is not something you can ...
HIgh School Teacher10/8/2007James J. Kovalcin
  Q: I am currently a sophomore at UC Berkeley double majoring in Physics and Astrophysics. It has ...
  A: Yes, get the BS in the subject area then the Masters. The standards for community college are VERY ...
HIgh School Teacher10/8/2007James J. Kovalcin
  Q: I am currently a sophomore at UC Berkeley double majoring in Physics and Astrophysics. It has ...
  A: I think that most good suburban districts will be very happy to have a PhD on their staffs, but they ...
Want to Teach Math9/15/2007James J. Kovalcin
  Q: I have always loved math and am 37 now. I have a B.S. and M.S in mathematics as well as an M.S. in ...
  A: First the good news! In some states [such as New Jersey where I live] there are programs designed ...
skills7/17/2007James J. Kovalcin
  Q: should we teach math skills or computer/calculator skills in the classroom? what would you say would ...
  A: The answer depends upon your goals! If your goal is to prepare students for a required standardized ...
Getting Started with Teaching6/19/2007Angela Kus
  Q: I currently have a BSBA in Accounting and Business Law. I've considered a career change. I'd like to ...
  A: Stella. First, I'd like to thank you for your question and commend you for your moxie in ...
Quality of Life for Teachers6/15/2007James J. Kovalcin
  Q: What's the quality of life like for teachers? Generally speaking, can they pay their bills? Do ...
  A: The answer to your question is very complex! A lot depends on: 1. Where do you work. 2. What ...
teaching opportunites overseas5/4/2007Debba Robinson
  Q: I am currently entering my 4th year at university (in Ontario) and will be going onto teachers ...
  A: My apologies for not answering this in the 3 days - don't know how it got by because I answered ones ...
Teaching and studying in california4/25/2007Debba Robinson
  Q: Hey there, I am an Australian citizen and Im just about to graduate from a bachelors degree in ...
  A: Congratulations on your pending degree! In order to teach in California you will need to get a ...
Adult Educator protrait4/17/2007Debba Robinson
  Q: I'm working on my final project for a class entitled Adult Education and training. My project is to ...
  A: As much as I would be happy to be interviewed, my teaching experience is with young people - not ...
Re: Teaching4/12/2007Debba Robinson
  Q: I'm a college student who should be graduating next year with a degree in English. I'm planning on ...
  A: Diane. I'm fine, but harried! Report card week is difficult on a good day, but sometimes Murphy's ...
school in india4/11/2007Debba Robinson
  Q: is there any school in delhi having teacher from usa or from other forign country.any suggestion ...
  A: There are international schools in several parts of India - one being in New Delhi. These schools ...
what is the difference between fair and blonde in the use4/1/2007Debba Robinson
  Q: we are a group of English teachers who are attending a world links course we highly appreciate ...
  A: Let's see what I can do for you. 1. If someone is 'fair', it means they have very light skin and ...
kindergarten jobs in california3/18/2007Debba Robinson
  Q: I am A kindergarten teacher in India having an experience of 3 years.I am working with one of the ...
  A: You have to begin at the US embassy in India. People who wish to emigrate to the US have to make ...
primary school teaching2/25/2007Debba Robinson
  Q: my question is, how much public approval would you say primary school teachers have? thankyou ...
  A: Sophie, I think this question is impossibly broad ... how much public approval do they have? Have ...

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