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| first day of school | 8/13/2008 | Tracy Chatters |
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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| class management | 7/12/2008 | Matthew Hiebert |
Q: we would like to ask you (What is the best way to control naughty student) .
A: and I apologize for my delayed response. Your question is quite general, and perhaps I could be of ...
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| Hello | 7/9/2008 | Sonia |
Q: My name is Aziz. I am a student in foundation study at university of Canterbury in Christchurch New ...
A: I am a Computer Science teacher at Commercial School in Pula, Croatia. I have boys and girls in ...
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| Teacher - student | 6/21/2008 | Matthew Hiebert |
Q: If a student has told their teacher that they love them, is there any action that the teacher is ...
A: I'm happy to share some thoughts, but I can't give any legal advice. Any legalities would be ...
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| Schools getting there | 6/21/2008 | Patricia Ireland-Williams |
Q: I grew up learning disabled in a school that was a private school without much LD help when I wasn't ...
A: Michael, The situation you described is typical of private schools........many are ill equipped to ...
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| SAT | 6/16/2008 | Patricia Ireland-Williams |
Q: When should I start studying for the SAT test? I'm going to be a sophomore in high school.
A: I would recommend that you speak to your guidance counselor about this........if you are a good ...
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| question | 5/3/2008 | Patricia Ireland-Williams |
Q: I have a very shy and timid daughter. She came out of her shell a bit in kindergarten this year ...
A: Melanie, I would encourage you to meet the Principal. It is amazing that you are a room mom and a ...
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| Private school to public school | 4/19/2008 | Patricia Ireland-Williams |
Q: I went to public school until 6th grade and then went to a private school for 4 years(last year ...
A: Since I do not know where you live, nor the requirements of the school you are intending to enter, I ...
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| need of the special need children | 3/29/2008 | Patricia Ireland-Williams |
Q: What the social educationall and psychological need of the children with special need?
A: I believe that the social, educational and psychological needs of special needs children are ...
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| Music idea for elementary students | 3/24/2008 | Sue Catchpole |
Q: Catchpole: I have been searching for a good music/dance lesson for elementary students. I am not ...
A: What age is 'elementary'? I'm in the UK and we have a different system here. But regardless of age, ...
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| Disobedience and Disrespect | 3/24/2008 | Tracy Chatters |
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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| should students be graded? | 3/4/2008 | Patricia Ireland-Williams |
Q: I am a seventeen year old highschool senior involved in a debate that is going to take place in ...
A: I do not believe that students should be "given" grades.....they should earn them. Student work ...
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| Assessment of students | 2/13/2008 | Patricia Ireland-Williams |
Q: Willams, I had a questioning concerning assessment of elementary students. I was just wondering of ...
A: There are many ways of assessing students on a daily basis: Observation Conferencing Written and ...
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| Quick Question | 1/30/2008 | Patricia Ireland-Williams |
Q: I reallly don't know who to ask this question, I hope you can help. I have been attending a local ...
A: I have no idea about how the hierarchy of your school but if it was me, I would ask to speak to the ...
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| AllExperts - Question | 1/26/2008 | Gary Franklin |
Q: I am a high school student in NJ. Last week we had an assignment where our teacher wanted us to ...
A: Natasha, Pictures can provide information on an individual's physical appearance and ...
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| Tutoring | 12/14/2007 | Patricia Ireland-Williams |
Q: I have a fairly simple question. I am going to begin tutoring a girl Two days a week. For two hours ...
A: Individuals without a degree usually get $10-$15 an hour where as individuals with a degree get $25 ...
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| Teaching as a quasi-profession | 12/12/2007 | Patricia Ireland-Williams |
Q: I been looking for an answer..Using the criteria for a profession, defend the idea that teaching is ...
A: Teaching is definately a profession in that teachers are highly educated, must continue their ...
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| Activity | 12/6/2007 | Tracy Chatters |
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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| Was this the best way to handle the situation? | 11/9/2007 | Patricia Ireland-Williams |
Q: I was raised as a Jehovah's Witness (I'm an adult now.) In kindergarten (public school), a camera ...
A: Katie, I have never dealt with a situation like this one specifically but have dealt with parents ...
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| Exciting learning environment | 10/28/2007 | Tracy Chatters |
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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| our 6 year old ADHD grandson | 10/10/2007 | Patricia Ireland-Williams |
Q: Our grandson is now twenty years old. When he was six and in first grade he was diagnosed as having ...
A: Connie, it is very unfortunate that you and your family had to endure such insensitivity but as you ...
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| Running Activities | 10/5/2007 | Gary Franklin |
Q: I work for an extend day program and am teaching a running class for ages k-5. What kinds of games ...
A: Courtney, One game that young children enjoy is called " Guinea Pig" Use 4 cones, one ...
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| Teaching in the US | 10/5/2007 | Patricia Ireland-Williams |
Q: I am a resident of Barbados seeking employment in the US as a teacher. I currently hold a BA ...
A: I do not know what the specific requirements are for Georgia, but I assume that they are similar to ...
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| Degree question | 10/4/2007 | Patricia Ireland-Williams |
Q: I wasn't sure who to ask...I want to be a home economics teacher/ health teacher. My question is: ...
A: Home Economics is no longer a required course as it used to be................once in a while you ...
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| My class | 9/13/2007 | Tracy Chatters |
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 | Tracy Chatters |
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 | Tracy Chatters |
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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| Terms??? | 8/7/2007 | Patricia Ireland-Williams |
Q: My question is, does a college dean serve terms??? Much like a Governor or Senator??? If so, what ...
A: I do not know about contracts in California in that I do not live there nor have I worked ...
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| Terms??? | 8/7/2007 | Patricia Ireland-Williams |
Q: My question is, does a college dean serve terms??? Much like a Governor or Senator??? If so, what ...
A: Unlike an elected official who has specific terms of office,and get their jobs by running for ...
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| AllExperts Question | 7/28/2007 | Patricia Ireland-Williams |
Q: What do you think of rubrics used in classes? Are you for them or against them? Why? I would like to ...
A: When rubrics came into use about 8 years ago I was not sure about them but now they seem to be a ...
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| Math Games | 7/26/2007 | Patricia Ireland-Williams |
Q: Do you have any good ideas for Math games? I'm teaching mathematics at a local facility for ...
A: Jim, I am sorry, but Math is not one of my strengths.............but I just did an internet search ...
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| Teaching in the U.S.A | 7/21/2007 | Patricia Ireland-Williams |
Q: I am 17 years old and researching different careers that I could take.I would really love to move to ...
A: This is a wonderful goal for a young woman of your age. If you attend a four year University and ...
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| need to do something but don't know what | 7/8/2007 | Gary Franklin |
Q: I am a counselor at a local day camp with about 25 10-13 year old kids in a lower to middle class ...
A: One way to motivate your group is to give them an identity. Have them pick a name for their group ...
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| comprehension | 7/7/2007 | Laura |
Q: My daughter is in her final year and seems to be doing well.She is a grade A student....but takes ...
A: I found a couple of websites with good information for you. Bear in mind that improving reading ...
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| Summer School Help | 6/20/2007 | Tracy Chatters |
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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| TEACHER CERTIFICATION | 6/6/2007 | Patricia Ireland-Williams |
Q: I have a couple of questions and can't get an answer from anywhere. I am a B.Sc from India under ...
A: I am sorry, but I do not know anything about University training in India. You can easily find out ...
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| Teaching In USA | 6/4/2007 | Patricia Ireland-Williams |
Q: I would like to inquire further about possibilities of working as a Pre School or Kindergarten ...
A: Most states require a 4 year degree in order to teach but there are many positions as teacher aides ...
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| I Need Help With A Student | 4/5/2007 | Patricia Ireland-Williams |
Q: Courtney refuses to do anything. She doesn’t do her homework, she doesn’t do her class work, she ...
A: Hopefully, Courtney understands that she is going to fail your class if she continues to behave in ...
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| 2nd grade curriculum | 3/4/2007 | Patricia Ireland-Williams |
Q: My son is in second grade. It seems that he has a lot of home work every night. He has already ...
A: It is not unusual for children to have home work in second grade. Most schools begin providing ...
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| Re: Christian School Prac. | 2/17/2007 | Patricia Ireland-Williams |
Q: I'm 43 and very anxious about my first practicum which will be at The Christian Brothers high school ...
A: It is natural to be a little worried or anxious in such a new venture...just do you best and ask ...
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