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Comparison of Scottish and American Teacher Education
A comparison of teacher education in Scotland and America, part 3 of a series sent in by an anonymous reader.
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Becoming a Teacher
What does it take to become a teacher? Read on to find out!,What does it take to become a teacher? Read on to find out!
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Blaming the Teachers
"Blaming the Teachers" is an op/ed piece about the lack of nurturing and attention given to the compassionate teachers. It expresses the view that blame should be placed elsewhere.
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The New Color of Money
The United States got a new twenty dollar bill a few weeks ago. This change in our money got me thinking about money and kids again.
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Why do we forget what we learned in education class?
Why do we forget what we learned in education class? Is it because we're stupid, is it because we have short memories, or is it for some other reason?
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Teacher Comparison: Final Part
The final part in a series of articles comparing two countries and their methods for educating teachers.
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Becoming a Teacher,Becoming a Teacher
Gifted and Talented teens who are struggling with future career options should check out this article. It gives the basics of becoming a teacher.,Gifted and Talented teens who are struggling with future career options should check out this article. It gives the basics of becoming a teacher.
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A Memorable Experience
Here is an example of why it is so important to monitor the behavior of your students and to enforce rules in the classroom. This one-armed boy would never have had such a traumatizing experience if my husband had been more watchful.
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Musicians for Kids! Part I
There are all sorts of ways to expose your student or your child to some wonderful music experiences in hopes that it will create or stimulate a desire for continued involvement of this extraordinary artform.
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National Teacher Exam Preparation
The results of the National Teacher Examination Series are used for certification. Here is an overview of testing requirements for Praxis testing series.
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NEA: Today's Teacher Issues
What is the portrait of today's teacher in the United States? The National Education Association has outlined the characteristics and issues facing the profession.
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Online Courses for Teachers
Lakehead University offers 44 non credit courses to enhance the teachers knowledge base and add credentials to her resume.
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Stick Games and more!
There are so many holidays coming up in the next couple of months that in order to try and cover them with optimal time left for which to use them, this and recent articles have had a trifold approach. This article will be divided into three sections. Halloween, even though it's not a holiday, it is an activity-filled children's festivity. The second section will be oriented around November activities, involving American Indian dances and stick games. The third section will offer some links for Christmas activities and Hannukah celebrations.
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Teacher Certification
If you are a college student or graduate, here is an overview of the few types of preservice certification programs available for prospective teachers.
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Teacher Mentor, Teacher Coach
Classroom management can be a new teacher's worst nightmare. Teacher mentors can suddenly become a new teacher's best friend.
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Teachers Are Quitting
They graduate wanting to change lives and the world. What happens in the first few years of teaching? Why do teachers go into other fields?
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The Key to Quality Music Education
A dire shortage of teachers with appropriate skills and confidence challenges the campaign for music education in all Australian schools. The solution is multi-pronged.
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Work Overseas for Skilled Workers
This article is for those well-qualified persons who want travel for long periods of time. There are several links to organizations that have programs that will allow you to travel without detrimental effects on your career.
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Workshops for Teachers
The US Department of Education offers teacher workshops for all types of teachers. Register for the summer teaching workshops and important updates.
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A comparison of teacher efficacy for pre and in-service
Here is an excellent article that a reader sent in. I think it deserves recognition. I am posting it in a series because it is quite long.
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CLARA BARTON
Clara Barton was born on December 25, 1821, in North Oxford, Massachusetts. She worked with the wounded during the Civil War and went on to found the American Red Cross.
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Do You Really Want to Teach?
Loving children and having a desire to serve are simply not enough to ensure teacher success in today's education system. Look closer before leaping into the classroom.
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Find Elementary Education Colleges
New York City has a wealth of public and private colleges in education for the new teacher. Check out a few of the best colleges in education New York City has to offer.
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Folkin' It!
Dancing is one of those activities that keep us fun-loving and young-acting! And even if you're not a dancer (tsk, tsk), then watching dancers, to most, is fascinating. There's nothing quite like movin' to the grooves or groovin' to the moves. Music is such a marvelous subject to teach because it's all-encompassing. These sites are informative and fun and I've tried to have a wide assortment of styles, so hopefully there'll be something for everyone.
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French Major
French majors enjoy study abroad opportunities and small, friendly departments, and go on to careers in teaching and translation.
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How to Become a Certified Teacher
Becoming certified is the first thing that most schools and employers look for when hiring a new teacher. Learn all about the certification and training process.
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Pennsylvania Teacher Certification
Unsure of the teacher certification process and how it works in Pennsylvania? Here's a brief runaround on meeting teacher certification requirements.
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Part 5 of the Teacher Comparison Series
The fifth part of the teacher education comparison series that was sent in by an anonymous reader. It is a very interesting comparison between Scots and Americans.
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Teach Primary Science Using Art
Take advantage of children's love for art and science by combining the two in your life science lessons. Science art is an effective way to apply newly learned skills.
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A comparison of teacher efficacy for pre and in-service
A look at how teachers can be more efficacious in teaching and educating their students. It is sent in by a reader and is broken into a series.
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Comparison of Teachers
Another part of the article on teacher efficacy and its differences in the two countries.
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Preservice Teaching Problems
Here's a list of do's and don'ts when it comes to lesson planning and how you as a preservice teacher can avoid potential lesson planning problems and disasters.
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Teacher Journals
Journals are not just for students. Teachers, too, can benefit from this tool for reflection and collaboration.
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Tips on Taking the Praxis Exam
What is the best way to prepare for the Praxis Reading Series of the National Teaching Exam? Read on to find out.
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'Teach For America' Is Expanding
What began as a Princeton thesis by Wendy Kopp has turned into an organization with 17,000 individuals.
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Becoming a Technologically Literate Teacher
Becoming a technologically literate teacher is the topic of this feature. The article offers research on the need for technology literate teachers in the classroom and lists some online tutorials toward this end.
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Education in Louisiana: 1935-1950
During this period four governors from poor parishes in North Louisiana made great contributions to improving education for all Louisianians. The famous WPA also made wonderful contributions to education in Louisiana.
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Parents, Laws, and Gifted Children
You don't have to be a lawyer to be an effective legislative advocate for your gifted child. It just takes a little "leg" work.
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Pursuing a Teacher Degree Online
Online teaching certification has never been easier. There are now Internet degrees and classes for teachers who wish to pursue advanced career training.
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Extend Music in Australian Schools
Australian government must give primary schools what they need to bring music education to every child. But what must then happen in each school and each classroom?
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NCD's Report: What are the AT Implications?
What can the National Council on Disability's IDEA compliance report teach us about AT in public schools?
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Shortage of Vocational Workers
As vocational and technology workers retire, who will fix our plumbing, print our newspapers, fix our furnaces, add electrical outlets, repair cars and build our homes?
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Top 10 US Art Schools Compared
A look at visiting artists, tuition and famous alumni of the top undergraduate art schools in the United States.
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Career Outlook: Teachers
Is there an overabundance of teachers? Find out how to maximize your chance of getting a fulfilling teaching career.
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School Librarianship
An overview of school librarianship, with resources for further information.
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Student as Enemy
Why do we see students as enemies? The author offers a prehistoric explanation, along with some possible solutions.
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Women who've "Wowed" us in Music!
March is Women's History Month! In honor of this event and some of the women who have left their marks in history, this article spotlights women who have wowed us with their musical talents. Not ALL of you will agree on my selection of women for this feature article. However, I hope that afer you investigate the sites offered, that you will have an appreciation for all that they have done for the music industry and most importantly, for humanity, even if their music is not your "cup of tea."
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