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What is the difference between product-oriented and process-oriented evaluation?
To illustrate the difference between product-oriented and process-oriented evaluation, let’s first go to an example outside of education. The Philadelphia 76ers, a professional basketball team,...
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Five-Day School Week Is the five-day school week good for students? why? I need to make an argument in favor of it.
Stuffing five days of school into four days would be miserable and counterproductive for both teachers and students. Imagine having the last class of the day--whatever time it started, it would be...
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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...
Cheating becomes more prevalent and easier to do every year. With numerous sites online where one can purchase an "original" paper, the temptation for students is greater than ever to not do their...
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Why is there no one best teaching method? Why is there no one best teaching method?
I must say that there is no one best teaching method because all of our students do not learn the same way. Yes, we have students that learn best through manipulatives, some through traditional...
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Please evaluate my answer to this question: What are your expections from your teacher? We need teacher on whom we...
Absolutely! These characteristics must be in place before anything else occurs. These are basic to establishing a good rapport with students and an atmosphere in which students feel comfortable...
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What should a teacher do if a student asks a question that he or she cannot answer?
A teacher can only teach what he or she knows. Some teachers are afraid of being asked questions they can't answer. They try to defend themselves by making a effort to be "well informed" about...
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"Advantages and Disadvantages of Film vs. Written Text Covering the Same Material." Please comment.
I think this question highlights how different materials can be truly helpful in learning. I believe that texts are necessary for the complex information sometimes needed while film can create a...
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what is the difference between effective and efficient teacher? nothing else
You can be plenty efficient without being at all effetive. Efficient teachers run smooth classrooms without wasted time. They finish all their lessons, and return graded work in a timely manner....
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Discuss the importance of setting objectives in curriculum designing. give a comprehensive answer
Learning objectives are no different than goals, because they serve four main purposes: to describe the purpose of an activity (or intervention) to establish the desired result to identify the...
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What are some good topics for research in the classroom or educational field?
I would add that if you intend to do this project again, ask THIS YEAR's students what would have helped them with this assignment. What could YOU have done differently? What would THEY have done...
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Explain the following: received , internal and electronic curriculum. What do you understand from it?
Reading this question as a teacher, I am guessing that your professor actually wants to hear your thoughts on these three types of curriculum. Part of growth and development as a teacher is coming...
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why do students have to take final exams? I think that students shouldn't have to take final exams if they did all...
Students who have earned an "A" in a course have already proved they mastered a subject. I would like to see an exit paper or project for students who have mastered a subject instead of an exam. If...
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What is the importance of a philosophical framework for a teacher? I need to understand the relevance of philosophy...
Teachers develop a philosophy whether they know it or not. I think it's helpful to identify your philosophy so that you can evaluate your decision making and how your philosophy actually affects...
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Career Plan Of A Future Teacher
My evaluation is highly invested in the Common Core State Standards, so my professional growth has been around coming to grips with what those standards are about and how to infuse those in my...
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Give me examples of non-traditional teaching methods? Give me examples of non-traditional teaching methods? ...
I absolutely agree that for this to happen, teachers must be a guide or reference, taking a back seat for themselves. Kagan activities are really useful for non-traditional methods, getting...
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As a teacher, what is better -- in class work or homework? As a teacher, what is better -- in class work or homework?
Teachers need to use a combination of in-class work and homework. You are never going to get everything done in class. But you should not let students do everything at home, because you can't...
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What are different dimensions of evaluation of a syllabus?
When evaluating a syllabus, one must insure that it defines the different aspects of the works to be studied. A proper syllabus should include the following. Name of Instructor--including ways to...
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Advantages and Limitations of skills-based syllabuses What are the advantages and Limitations of skills-based...
An advantage of a skills-based syllabus is that it can make test writing (and administration) a uniform and streamlined process. Like others have said, however, the assessment may or may not an...
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Can a person be both an analytical and global thinker? Can a person be both an analytical and global thinker?
Yes, a person can be both an analytical and global thinker. The analytical thinker is able to break down a situation into parts and understand the nature of the problem. Then, they are able to...
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Who is an effective reader? Who is an effective reader?
An effective reader is a reader that wants to read. It is important to give our students the tools for reading—phonics instruction, context clues, reading comprehension and so on. Yet it is just...
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Do you know why most students are really bored in their classes? The question is asked in an effort to gain teacher...
For middle school students, they must be engaged and not allowed to tune out. For the teacher, that means that any lecture must be very short, use technology or at least use color-coded notes, and...
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What do you prefer and why, home study or sending kids to school? home study vs. sending to school
I teach at a hybrid school: independent study Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; classroom activity Tuesday, Friday. It is a nice compromise between private and home education. My own children, however,...
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Physical Environment
The physical environment of the classroom is talking about the way a classroom is set up. Some of the key elements are accessibility, visibility, and distractability. The materials in the room...
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Food and drink in the classroom What is your policy on food and/or drink in the classroom? I generally allow it as...
I've always allowed food and drink in my high school classes. They cannot eat when I am presenting instruction but can have food when I'm taking attendance or they are working independently. It...
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What is the first school built in history? And how education was in the past? What do you know ... How was teaching...
There have always been schools. In the beginning, they were less formal. Young children worked alongside same gender parents. Little girls learned from mothers, and little boys learned from...
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Examination in school should not be abolished -- thoughts?Give ur views for or against the topic.
I believe that exams are necessary to assess student learning within a class. What I am opposed to is the current emphasis on tests above all else and using this data as a rating system. The...
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When teaching pulse/beat using stick notation, what changes in teaching materials would be needed for students in...
For younger children, for example music beginners in grade two, the best tool for learning the beat or pulse is the student's own body. Rhythm must be kept distinguished from beat (and taught after...
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What made you decide to become a teacher? Recently, I have been asked "what I want to be when I grow up." I am...
In my teaching career, I have almost always worked with the more difficult students. I had decided to be a teacher because I felt that I could reach any kind of student, and I wanted to give back...
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Should students be allowed to retake a test that they have failed? If so, are there other requirements that they must...
Not to be selfish about this whole idea, but the workload issue must be addressed. I find that I'm a less effective teacher under this system of retakes, because I am grading twice as many papers,...
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What is meant by "learning the language" and "learning about the language" What is meant by "learning the language"...
Learning about the language invovles the history of that language, the etymology of words in the target language as well as the formation of words over time and the changes in the language. For...
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Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the communicative approach to the teaching of language.
Students learn languages best by using them. If you have students constantly practicing their language skills by talking to each other, they will gain confidence and learn more quickly. The key is...
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What is your number ONE rule in the classroom and why? If you could summarize all your expectations for optimum...
The number one rule I have learned during a 33 plus-year career is being consistent. Make the students aware of your expectations and follow through with class procedures in a predictable manner....
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Discuss your thoughts on the following: The school system often curbs individual talents. Discuss your thoughts on...
I completely agree with the statement. The way the American system of education is headed is a way of not only curbing individual talents, but downright denying the talents to ever have a chance of...
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What is the difference between education and schooling? Please give examples and explain.
"Education" is a more general term for the process of learning than is "schooling." The latter usually refers to the formal process of one's attendance at an academic institution, at (in the U.S.)...
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Who should be involved in curriculum evaluation? Who should be involved in curriculum evaluation?
I think teachers should definitely be involved in curriculum evaluation. Administrators should also be involved, because they have to oversee implementation and need to understand the process. To...
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I am looking for an example of a bad lesson plan for HS Eng/Lit. for my Intro to Teaching class. Does anyone know...
This is a bit on the intriguing side. On one hand, I have to question what would be considered a “bad” lesson plan. I mean, I have seen lessons plans that were deemed as excellent, but were...
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Teachers, what kind of environment do you like to have in your classroom? Teachers, what kind of environment do you...
I try to keep my classroom both businesslike and friendly. From the very beginning, I establish that we will do a lot of work and there is no wasted time, but we will also laugh and I will tell...
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the relationship between syllabus and materials. the relationship between syllabus and materials. In many parts of...
The question, Does it affect the relationship between "syllabus and materials" The quality of education in your school? contains some ambiguity. Is the pronoun it meant to mean "The quality of...
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Are examinations killing education? Are examinations killing education?
Examinations are popular with the politicians who are responsible for funding education because exam results are easily measurable. It is easy for a legislator or other person to see numbers and...
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Informal assessment -types, disadvantages and advantages Please discuss the types of informal assessments (what...
One simple method of informal assessment which I often used when teaching difficult material was to put a question and answer about the material on the board and then ask the students if they...
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My major will be history with a minor in english then a masters in education, am I locked into teaching just history...
In Washington State we call this an Endorseable Minor. As long as you have 25 credits in a particular field, you can become certified to teach it. This will make you a bit more marketable in a...
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How is an ideal school most likely to be? How is an ideal school most likely to be?
My ideal school is one where all of the teachers like being there, and enjoy working with kids and teaching in general. The administrators are supportive and caring. They back you up, but also...
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What are the challenges faced by teachers in teaching science in schools?
A modern problem for science teachers, as with all teachers, is the proliferation of electronic devices in the classroom. Students have grown up with smart phones in their hands, and "Google.com"...
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Why do some teachers suffer from a "lack of confidence"in themselves? Why do some teachers suffer from a "lack of...
Teachers in my experience have had one of two issues: classroom management, and administrative management. Having a struggling student is troubling, and when that student sees the only positive...
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What are the advantages of using Facebook in education? What are the advantages of using Facebook in education?
Personally, I am very wary of using Facebook for educational purposes because the nature of Facebook is that everything is linked. It is too easy to get from one page to another. Although the...
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Differentiate between norm vs criterion as referenced in testing. Give multiple points in your answer.
Both norm-referenced testing and criterion-referenced testing seek to assess students; however, they differ in what they are measuring. Norm-referenced testing seeks to rank students based on test...
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How do I make an outline of a lesson plan?
Backwards planning is a critical strategy in lesson planning design. Before you outline the procedures of your lesson, determine what skill or concept you want your students to master during your...
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How can learning be measured?
Using testing works for me only when you consider the 'value added' aspects: where a student starts from, targeted teaching to improve from this point then final testsing to assess the progress....
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Explain the importance of good communication skills for a TA (teaching assistant). Explain the importance of good...
The first thing I thought of was that the TA needs to communicate well with the teacher or professor. There needs to be trust and autonomy both ways. A good TA understands the professor's...
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What are some Pros and Cons to this question? "Should teachers have to pass a basic skills test every ten years to...
One pro to such a test for teachers would be to ensure that teachers do indeed have knowledge of what they are teaching. It also ensures that teachers aren't forgetting the things they learned in...
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