Teaching Community Questions and Answers
What is the difference between product-oriented and process-oriented evaluation?
Why is there no one best teaching method?
What is the difference between an effective and an efficient teacher?
Please evaluate my answer to this question: What are your expections from your teacher? We need teacher on whom we can trust , communicate with & who teaches in a way we can understand & also someone who has a lot of patience , good sense of humor.
Five-Day School Week Is the five-day school week good for students? why? I need to make an argument in favor of it.
Examination in school should not be abolished -- thoughts?Give ur views for or against the topic.
What are some good topics for research in the classroom or educational field?
If a student is caught cheating on an exam, what is the best way to punish the student, so as not to affect his or her future later?
the relationship between syllabus and materials. the relationship between syllabus and materials. In many parts of the world, language education programs are designed following a syllabus-driven approach, that is. the syllabus determines what kind of materials will be adopted and in what ways they will be exploited for the classroom teaching. Does it affect the relationship between "syllabus and materials" The quality of education in your school?
Advantages and Limitations of skills-based syllabuses What are the advantages and Limitations of skills-based syllabuses? of skills-based syllabus There is no serious basis for determining skills, and they focus on discrete aspects of performance rather than on developing more global and integrated communicative abilities, is this true OR NOT??? and WHY???
Food and drink in the classroom What is your policy on food and/or drink in the classroom? I generally allow it as long as it doesn't create a distraction or a mess. I find that students comply readily, and it saves so much time and hassle not having to chase it down as a disciplinary infraction. I also think the kids (I teach high school) pay attention better when they aren't starving.
Career Plan Of A Future Teacher
What should a teacher do if a student asks a question that he or she cannot answer?
Physical Environment
What are some problems teachers face today that were not problems in the past? problems teachers face today that were not problems in the past.
Accountability Should teachers be held accountable for the grades of their students? I have always done everything in my power to differentiate my instruction to reach as many children as possible.However, do you think teachers can be held accountable for grades on standardized exams? Also, do you think if this becomes more the case, then grading standards may become relaxed? What is your opinion?
Can a person be both an analytical and global thinker?
What is the importance of a philosophical framework for a teacher? What is the relevance of philosophy to education and educational practices?
What is the primary goal of going to college?
What are the challenges faced by teachers in teaching science in schools?
I am looking for an example of a bad lesson plan for HS Eng/Lit. for my Intro to Teaching class. Does anyone know where I can find one?
Describe the elements of the communication process between teacher and student in the classroom.
Explain the approach of the "Panel of Experts" in teaching methodology.
What made you decide to become a teacher? Recently, I have been asked "what I want to be when I grow up." I am leaning towards some kind of teaching career. I am just curious as to why different people have decided on this career. I would love to hear your opinions or your least favorite and favorite parts of your job! Thanks.
As a teacher, what is better -- in class work or homework?
Do you know why most students are really bored in their classes? The question is asked in an effort to gain teacher insight regarding this issue.
What are important characteristics of being a teacher? What are the two most important qualities or characteristics that contribute to being an effective teacher, and why do you feel that these characteristics are vital?
Should students be allowed to retake a test that they have failed? If so, are there other requirements that they must meet, such as a tutoring session, first? Should their grade reflect an average of both attempts, or just the second try?
How is an ideal school most likely to be?
What is the teacher's role in developing a behavior intervention plan for students with challenging behaviors?
What are the three types of curriculum?
What is the first school built in history? And how education was in the past? What do you know ... How was teaching in the distant past?who was thefirst interested in learning and education? What are the first school in history? How was it the form school in the past?
Is the short story, The Most Dangerous Game appropriate to read with a class of 9th Graders with learning difficulties? Is the short story, The Most Dangerous Game appropriate to read with a class of 9th Graders with learning difficulties?
"Advantages and Disadvantages of Film vs. Written Text Covering the Same Material." Please comment.
What are different dimensions of evaluation of a syllabus?
Who is an effective reader?
Why would you want to be employed at your hometown schools? I have been asked "Why do you want to be employed at your hometown schools?" I could give many answers but feel like I am rambling. Please help.
Do the benefits of computers in the classroom outweigh the drawbacks? Computers can be very useful in the classroom. They can allow students to quickly take notes or look up research information in a flash. They can also be a detriment, many claim, to learning, as the temptation to engage in non-education related activities, like perusing Facebook, online shopping, or surfing through videos on YouTube is just a click away. Do the benefits of computers in the classroom outweigh the drawbacks?
How we can make a high school more effective...? How we can make a high school more effective and attractive in study and other activities, how can we improve school level?
Good Teacher OR Liked Teacher You must choose one! I have found that sometimes being good at what you do is simply not enough. Students who hate the subject, but like the teacher typically work harder in the class. On the other hand, if a student hates the teacher (for teaching well and being tough) their ability to learn is sometimes negated. So, what do you think is more important?
What is meant by "learning the language" and "learning about the language" What is meant by "learning the language" and "learning about the language"? And what similarities and differences between them???
why do students have to take final exams? I think that students shouldn't have to take final exams if they did all their work in class, passed most of the test and did what they had to do they shouldn't have to. But the other kids they should be punished by taking the midterm, mainly because they didnt't do what they were suppose to do, and every bad choice you make, isn't there always a consequence?
What are the stages of the reading process and how does the understanding of these stages inform your classroom teaching of reading? Explain
What is the essential thinking undergirding the Whole-Part-Whole Learning Model?
Why is visual art so important in a school's curriculum as a learning activity?
Is it illegal for a teacher to hire a student under the table to do work around their house? My teacher hired me to do work around her house and she said she would pay for my summer camp, and something happened and I couldnt make it to camp, and my teacher was stupid and put the money I earned under a donation for my church, and I cant get the money back. So now I don't have any money, and I was wondering if I could take any legal action.
What do you understand by the "moral end" of education?
Your school's lesson plan requirements I teach in a district which requires teachers to submit lesson plans to their department supervisor regularly. (The last school I taught in had no such requirement.) Until last year, we were able to submit our own daily plans for the week (they were due every Monday to our supervisor) by either printing them from our websites or submitting them as Word documents. Now, we're required to submit unit plans for each unit we teach. I'm curious to know what's required in other schools.
What is the difference between education and schooling? Please give examples and explain.
What do you think of students getting editing help on essays/papers from their parents? Do you explicitly talk to your students about this in advance? Are you specific with them as to what kind of help they can accept and what kind of help would be cheating? I go back and forth with this. I used to be adamant about the students not having anyone edit their papers before they turn them into me. But, it did become clear that not everyone followed that guideline, so that seemed unfair to the kids who did. But, some kids have more resources - parents who are good writers, tutors, etc. - and that is also unfair. As a parent, I have always been hands-off with my daughter's papers. She accuses me of not offering her the help that ALL of her classmates have. I'm thinking maybe I need to be really clear with what they can get help with and what they can't, but am curious what other teachers are doing. Do you have guidelines written down that you share with students and parents? Thanks!
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