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Thanks for the link. It makes some strong arguments, but I would also like to see more studies and research. What I have observed in my classroom, is that the classes which are predominantly male...
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"Education" is the inclusive term, whereas “schooling” is simply one way to get “educated”. For example, apprentice programs, internships, hands-on training, experience, are all kinds of...
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Both kinds of work clearly have their benefits and their drawbacks. I tend to like classwork better when I am teaching lower-level students and homework more for higher-level (in terms of skills)...
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Fortunately for 21st century educators, the World Wide Web offers a plethora of resources online that enrich learning significantly. The hard part is not to find them, but to keep up with them. The...
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The difference between Criterion and Norm-referenced testing is mainly the way in which the data is analyzed and used after getting the scores back. The NRT (Norm-Referenced Test) takes the...
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Metacognition can be defined as "thinking about thinking." Essentially, metacognition focuses on knowledge acquisition and how a learner "knows" something. This study goes to the heart of how an...
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I am a teacher for two reasons. First, I enjoy being around high school age students and I enjoy trying to help them get their start in life. Second, I think I am good at gathering information...
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Given that the question asks about social studies, I am assuming you are looking for reading comprehension strategies at an elementary or middle school level. One of the most common reading...
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I actually think this is a pretty good short story to use with most 9th grade groups. First of all, the story itself is appealing to boys, which is often the hardest group to reach. If you can...
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This is a great question. First, I would say that a teacher must know his or her material extremely well. This might sound like a given, but sometimes teachers are not as well versed in the...
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First of all, it is important to understand the difference between formative and summative assessment. Summative assessment is what most people think of as traditional assessment. It is the kind of...
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One kind of informal assessment is simply asking questions of students. The advantage to that is that you can do it very frequently. You can also do it in the middle of your lessons to make sure...
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It seems like this is going to be a question that has to be asked of your instructor. Without knowing the exact dimensions or content of the class, it will be difficult for anyone other than the...
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If by 'leakage of students' you mean students dropping out, I think there are many reasons. Sometimes students do not see the value in an education. Sometimes students have other responsibilities...
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At the 5th and 6th grade levels, the ages of students range from 10 to 12 years of age. This coincides with the so-called "tweens", or pre-teen age years. During this time, children are at a prime...
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I think that there are many ways in which that the primary school teacher could embrace Vygotsky's approach. In my mind, the most important element to argue in Voygotskian thinking is the idea...
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This is difficult to teach someone - but really, just teach your class like they aren't there and think of it as an opportunity for you to get FREE ADVICE. Don't try to impress. In fact, hope for...
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You can cut two pie shapped pieces of wood into different size pieces (4 eights, 2 quarters and 2 halves) and then use them to show that you can only add pieces if they fit totally on top of each...
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Students at any reading ability level definitely need to be coached on how to problem solve and think critically as active readers in order to improve overall reading comprehension. Overall...
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I am not sure what you mean by "story elements." I do not teach elementary school, and do not know whether elementary school students learn terms like "plot," "climax," and "resolution." I would...
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One advantage of smart classrooms, or classrooms infused with technology, is that the teacher can have more options. The more choices you have to present something, the freer you are to meet your...
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There could be a number of reasons for this, and those reasons could vary from country to country. Here in the United States, I have done all of my teaching in rural schools. I enjoy it a lot...
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There are many reasons for student apathy. Students struggle with apathy for various reasons. For some students, there are other things that are much more important than school, such as sports in...
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It has to be everyone. I would argue that it is mostly the environment, though. I do not think that the average parent gets all that many opportunities to talk to a student about what is and is...
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Ideally, shouldn't completing the work show that the student knows/understands the concepts? I've never set my classes up in ways that would allow a student to pass simply on the basis of homework...
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Implementing ethical practices with the use of technology is also known as Netiquette. It basically entails that students will make a compromise to utilize the available resources in a way that...
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One of the most fundamental points about why school is necessary is to facilitate the process of socialization. It is in school where students learn the most about the positives and negatives of...
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I have never thought about it. I have only had one issue in the past with a student turning in a parent's work. I failed the student based upon the fact that the paper was even turned in with the...
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I think that teachers of Science might point to the fact that the field of Science is so indepth each subsection could constitute its own field. For example, teachers of Algebra can cross over...
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This is the age-old question, and one of the hardest parts about being a classroom teacher. As a 25 year teaching vet, I have had MANY students whose only reason for attending school was for the...
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Great question. It will be interesting to see how this develops, especially as colleges for example become more and more like businesses rather than educational establishments. I think that having...
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One of the problems that ESL students face in learning English comes from the geographical area in which they come to reside. For instance, if they live in an area where the accent of the...
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You are certainly in a difficult situation. My first suggestion is to try to talk to a classmate and see if you can get the directions for the assignment, if possible. You can also make a copy if...
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That is a great question and might be better for the discussion boards. I am not sure if you could call this a legal matter. Here are some things to consider: 1. Teachers do hire students. I see it...
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The Zone of Proximal Development takes into consideration each student's strengths, weaknesses, and preferences. The ZPD is the stage at which the student is considered "instructional." Compare...
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Homework, especially for credit, is a good way to motivate students to raise their grades, but I worry that the word itself has a stigma; in the student's mind, it is all just boring make-work...
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The main benefit of labeling some students as gifted is that you can single them out for special instruction. These students can be placed in programs that allow them to get education that is more...
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First of all, there is a great set of essays here on eNotes that discusses the role of computers in education. You might want to look at it. I am putting the link here in my answer because this...
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There are tons of threads started on this already that you may want to read... but in short, classroom management is the FIRST THING to tackle as a new teacher. Once you've got it down you'll...
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Communication theorists have many different models of communication processes. Most share though, four key elements, sender, recipient, medium, and message.Sender: In a lecture class the teacher is...
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In my opinion, it would be better to take a job as a teacher's assistant. I think that you would get more relevant experience and have a more satisfying experience. As a teacher's assistant, you...
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I am fairly confident that you are going to get a great deal of responses to this one because every teacher is going to have their own take as to why a lack of confidence is present with some...
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This is going to bring out many answers from the woodwork because I think that everyone has specific feelings about this. I do believe that curriculum evaluation and adoption should rest in the...
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Any behavior intervention plan can only effectively work if there is "buy in" from the student, parent, and the teacher. The teacher's role is critical in developing and executing a successful...
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Teachers love to know that they have made a difference in student's lives. They also like to be reminded that they have a noble profession. You could start out by talking about the different...
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Classroom technology differs from district to district in school systems. Factors such as cost and adapting to change drive the level at which technology is adopted in schools. Technology is not...
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This is a huge question. I think it has to be a multi-pronged strategy. First, we have to find texts that children will apppreciate and find relevant. Then, we have to make written material more...
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Though I have not taught 7th grade, I can still remember it as the year I decided to become an English teacher. My top two suggestions are the two books that persuaded me into this decision, but...
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I generally prefer science to math. Personally, I just find science more interesting than math. While I am good at math, I do not really enjoy it. It seems to be one of those necessary things...
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So you are trying to write a letter in which you ask your teacher if you may look at your exam paper? You have not actually seen the exam paper and how the teacher marked it? If so, here is how I...