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| Subject | Date Asked |
| teaching | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: what makes a good teacher? A: That is really a tough question! Let me start by what I think is required. 1. You must know your ... | |
| Have you heard of these temperature scales | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: Have you heard of these temperature scales (Rankine, Delisle, Newton, Réaumur, Rømer) before you saw ... A: No, most teachers do NOT know these temperature scales! Why? Because, in general, individuals know ... | |
| Teaching Career | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have always wanted to teach in some way/shape/form. However, I also wanted to work with animals. ... A: Unfortunately all 50 states have different requirements to teach! The University of Kentucky has ... | |
| MA history | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: My question is probobly common. If I get my Master's in history can I teach at a private school (in ... A: It really depends on the school and how much they need your skills. But in any case private schools ... | |
| School Funding | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: my question is regarding school funding in schools. I am trying to find information on the web in ... A: I am sorry, but my experience in this area is rather limited. In New Jersey local property taxes are ... | |
| Teaching career for CPA in Banking | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I am a CPA and a CMA (with a Bachelors degree in Accounting) with 19 years of Acctg/Finance work ... A: An education degree is not required in most states. However, the "No Child Lest Behind" NCLB law ... | |
| what to do | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: we are a group of English teacher we would like you answer our question it is : how to manage ... A: I suspect that there is no way that I can help you with this since our cultures are so different. A ... | |
| Teaching possibilities | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Kovalcin: First, I would like to thank you for taking the time and answering my question, and I ... A: As you are probably aware each state has its own specific requirements. The University of Kentucky ... | |
| waiving student teaching | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I have been a teacher for 10 years now (kindergarten and now 3rd grade). Over the course of time, I ... A: I do not know if California has such a program, but in New Jersey is entirely feasible to begin ... | |
| Cheating? | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: What if Jenna and Jane are studying for a test. Jenna has already taken the test but is helping Jane ... A: I think the answer to this question depends on the teacher! In my class I have virtually no security ... | |
| teaching | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: how long does it take to become a teacher in a high school, and what qualifications does it ... A: The answer depends on where you are starting. If you have only a high school diploma the required ... | |
| Pursuing a teaching career | 9/28/2008 |
| 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. ... | |
| physics | 8/16/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| reflection | 8/2/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Making sure teaching is the right move | 6/21/2008 |
| 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? | 6/21/2008 |
| 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? | 6/20/2008 |
| 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: Teaching | 6/14/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Q | 4/29/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Teaching High school Physics, AP level | 2/17/2008 |
| 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 level | 2/15/2008 |
| 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.A | 12/29/2007 |
| 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 sun | 12/4/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| online high school physics teaching | 10/14/2007 |
| 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 Teacher | 10/8/2007 |
| 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 Teacher | 10/8/2007 |
| 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 Math | 9/15/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| skills | 7/17/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| Quality of Life for Teachers | 6/15/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| How to become a teacher | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: I would like to teach high-school auto. Can you tell me what additional education is needed to teach ... A: First of all let me recommend the University of Kentucky site which has links to ALL 50 state's ... | |
| I need an opinion | 2/11/2007 |
| Q: I need your professional opinion on an online university {Western Governors University} that offers ... A: I can only say that I have heard of this school! It is a developing, online school that was ... | |
| jsbajf | 10/26/2006 |
| Q: why do you like to teach so much? what are the positives of teaching? what are the negative? A: Pros: 1. The look on a student's eyes when he/she understands. 2. Every day is different. 3. A high ... | |
| my career | 8/28/2006 |
| Q: i am 17 years old guy who took the IGCSE examinations last JUNE people at my age start thinking ... A: Please do not take offense, but you really need to work on your writing skills. I still do not ... | |
| my career | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: i am 17 years old guy who took the IGCSE examinations last JUNE people at my age start thinking ... A: Whatever you choose, make sure that you will like to do it! Nothing is worse than wasting your life ... | |
| teaching | 1/2/2006 |
| Q: I am considering teaching as a future profession and i was wondering generally how much money do ... A: Teaching salaries vary enormously across the country. My sister lives in rural Colorado where ... | |
| teaching | 12/29/2005 |
| Q: Kovalcin. I've search for this answer on this website and I did not find my answer(s). I'm a ... A: I have been teaching for almost 35 years and have eligible to retire for nearly a year! I would no ... | |
| Education | 12/25/2005 |
| Q: What is all about the concept of education? What is the relevance of Education in our contemparary ... A: There is no "correct" answer to this question. For many different people the importance is ... | |
| Hi Dear, I would be so thankful... | 12/8/2005 |
| Q: I would be so thankful if you could tell me what is the difference between an ENGLISH LANGUAGE ... A: I'm not really sure but I think that an "English Language College" would be a school where all ... | |
| Diversity | 11/22/2005 |
| Q: I am currently seeking my teaching degree and have a few questions for some research. "In planning ... A: I suspect that what I have to say about this will not be very popular but here goes. I believe that ... | |
| Becoming a teacher :) | 11/10/2005 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old college student. I have wasted alot of time trying to "pick" a career. I have ... A: With barely an assocoates degree you really have quite a way to go! Many states requre teachers to ... | |
| teaching | 9/29/2005 |
| Q: (how you can be an expert teacher) A: I am not sure what you are asking! Are you asking how one becomes an "expert" teacher? If so, the ... | |
| perspective on relationships | 9/27/2005 |
| Q: Kovalcin, My question is "What is your perspective on relationships between parents and teachers? ... A: I am not quite sure what you mean. In my case I seldom find myself having to interact with parents. ... | |
| Communicating with parents | 9/25/2005 |
| Q: Mr.Kovalcin, I would like to thank you for answering my other questions the information was just ... A: I really don't communicate much with parents unless they initiate the contact. It is my feeling that ... | |
| Teaching for over twenty years | 9/22/2005 |
| Q: I am currently seeking my teaching degree and in one of my classes it says we must interview a ... A: Changes over 30 years! [Keep in mind that these coments apply to a typical middle class community. I ... | |
| Constant Accerlation | 9/14/2005 |
| Q: A race car can be slowed with a constant acceleration of -11 m/s(squared). If the car is going 55 ... A: ALL questions of this type are solved in exactly te same way. There are two kinematics equations: ... | |
| Taking the first step to a teaching career | 2/23/2005 |
| Q: , I noticed that you graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, I'm from Pittsburgh myself and ... A: You did not say whether of not you already have a bachelors degree. If you do, you will not need to ... | |
| Elementary Teaching | 12/8/2004 |
| Q: How has Elementary Teaching changed in the last fifty years? A: Much more is expected of elementary school teachers than ever before. At one time it was ... | |
| Teaching | 11/28/2004 |
| Q: What are important characterisics of being a teacher? A: 1. Understand your subject matter thoroughly. 2. Want to spend your time with students. 3. Have ... | |
| College | 11/23/2004 |
| Q: How long do you have to go to college to be a teacher A: Each states are a little different, but in general you need at least a 4 year degree. Some states ... | |
| teaching as a career | 11/23/2004 |
| Q: I am in the U.K ,and have been a Teaching Assistant at Secondary School level,for two years working ... A: Since you are in the UK it is difficult for me to advise you about career prospects. I am in the US ... | |
| Physics | 11/17/2004 |
| Q: If a football is thrown at 5.00m/s off a 30.0m high cliff at 30.0 degrees upward. How long does it ... A: 1. I get a time of 3.76s, check your quadratic formula. 2. You forgot to square the time in ... | |
| Physics | 11/16/2004 |
| Q: If a football is thrown at 5.00m/s off a 30.0m high cliff at 30.0 degrees upward. How long does it ... A: All problems of this type are solved in the same way! Set up two data table listing the 6 possible ... | |
| Clasroom Management | 11/14/2004 |
| Q: I am taking a course on classroom management at my college and for one of our assignments we are to ... A: 1. Relatively new, large [2100-2200 students], fairly weel to do [upper middle class], and public. ... | |
| Re-qualifying myself with the educational system in USA/Canada | 11/11/2004 |
| Q: I have finished my studies in the Faculty of Science (Mathematics section) in Egypt and i am ... A: In my opinion, the key item is to make sure that your English is impeccable! This will open many ... | |
| new to teaching physics in usa | 6/7/2004 |
| Q: I am a physics teacher for the past 16 years,teaching at 11&12 standards in india.I did my masters ... A: Instructional technology is nice, but it is not the most important consideration. I hope you won't ... | |
| grades | 3/1/2004 |
| Q: ummm I dont know if this is your thing or not but being a teacher i hoped you might be able to ... A: There are so many possibilities it is impossible to answer! Is she getting enough sleep? Has the ... | |
| Math | 7/2/2003 |
| Q: Almost as soon as I started teaching math about eight years ago I ran into trouble, mostly, when I ... A: I am sorry to say that I do not have all of the answers. Teaching, however, is more art than science ... | |
| Science Education | 12/9/2002 |
| Q: Kovalcin, I am a student at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA. I am studying ... A: I think that the biggest problem you are going to face is the VERY unfortunate trend toward state ... | |
| Procedures in becoming a teacher | 8/23/2002 |
| Q: I want to know the procedure involved in becoming a teacher.I hold a B.S degree.And I have work ... A: The rules are different in each and every state. Many states have reciprocal agreements, others do ... | |
| Continuing in teaching | 5/17/2002 |
| Q: I'm a junior college teacher teaching chemistry for 4 years. I wonder how do you keep the passion of ... A: My principle advice would be this! Do not spend the next 30 years of your life doing something you ... | |
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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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