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| Classroom management | 10/3/2008 |
Q: but when the entire class starts acting badly, I have a problem controlling them, and they know that ...
A: You don't have to control them all, you only have to control the leader. In any group of students, ...
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| Student Council | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I'm teaching Student Council this year. Unlike most schools, this is an actual class at our high ...
A: If you're teaching Student Government, you likely have many of the top students in your school. I ...
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| first day of school | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I am a first year high school social studies teacher. I am very excited but I am at a loss as to ...
A: You didn't say what grade levels but this can make a difference. If you have 9th or 10th grade, I'd ...
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| Disobedience and Disrespect | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I just started teaching my class this year, I am a math teacher, and my students never listen to me. ...
A: It sounds like you need a serious dose of routine. I would start by making the kids line up outside ...
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| Activity | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I teach Juniors and Seniors in high school and since the semester is almost over, I want my Seniors ...
A: The first thing that pops into my head is a mock presidential debate with the election coming up ...
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| Exciting learning environment | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I teach Juniors and Seniors and I'm about to start reading a new novel and I want to really engage ...
A: How lucky they are to have a teacher who is excited! Some ideas: Photocopy the cover but take off ...
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| My class | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I read your profile and I think you the person, who can help me out. I just got a job in high ...
A: Mano- Thanks for asking, I hope I can help. You have a lot of different problems all going on in the ...
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| home schooling 13 yo kid | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I've started teaching a home school kid age 13. He isn't actually home school kid. He only knows how ...
A: I hope I can help you. What does he love to do? You'll have the best luck teaching him in an area ...
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| a good rewards program for 6th graders | 8/29/2007 |
Q: can you suggest a positive reinforcement program that doesnt require too much focus throughout the ...
A: I used to use a 2-marble jar system with my 6th graders. One jar for them, one jar for me. Each time ...
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| Summer School Help | 6/20/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help. My question is rather simple. I've been everywhere on the net and ...
A: First off, what subject are you teaching? I don't know of any sites that are specifically targeted ...
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