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All about teachers and the world of teaching; teachers sharing their best and worst interactions with students, best teaching practices, the path to becoming a teacher, and more.
Teaching in 2020
I can’t open Facebook, Twitter, or any social media outlet without seeing something about teachers these days. Not just about teachers and the students that we see everyday, but specifically, about the stress, the burnout, the tears, the fatigue, the workload, and the pressure that we face on a daily basis. This has been the norm for as long as I can recall, but now, we have the addition of a global pandemic to add into the mix.
By Jamie Cameron6 years ago in Education
Top Countries for Teaching English Abroad
Teaching English abroad is probably one of the most rewarding careers. There are several countries that definitely look for local English-speaking teachers. In some countries, you just need college graduation, while others may require teachers with a TEFL certification.
By Ashams Vijayan6 years ago in Education
5 Reasons to Become a Private Independent English Teacher
You control your own time. Ever got annoyed with bosses controlling your schedule? More people are looking for flexible hours. By becoming a private English teacher, you control your own schedule. You get to decide when you work, and how many hours a day you would spend teaching English classes. There is no need to answer to anybody when you become a private English teacher - you don’t even have to look for students who want to learn English if you sign up for a company who matches students for you.
By Pam Sarabia6 years ago in Education
WHAT'S A CRYSTAL FOR?
When I was teaching hands-on science, we also gave "prompts" to our students to write and practice their science research projects and write ups. After the writing was over, science teachers from all over the city, gathered together to score the students with predetermined rubric. I will never forget one student's research. The scientific method was impeccable as well as the method to record the results. Even the conclusion was well researched and written to argue her point. The only thing is that further research or even different wording of the prompt may have lead her to an altogether different method and conclusion.
By Arlene Pitts6 years ago in Education
STRANGE COMMENTS FROM STUDENTS' PARENTS
It is really something that some teacher, parent, student exchanges stay with you for the rest of your teaching career. Some are awesomely uplifting. Other incidents that transpire haunt and annoy for years, like Fred Flintstone's little alien, "The Great Gazoo". He was a wise-ass, little green man, that although helpful and wisdom-filled ET at certain moments, he could undermine and confuse Fred's best intentions, hilariously, at other times..
By Arlene Pitts6 years ago in Education
When Does a Student Become YOUR Problem?
When I was a first year teacher, I vowed to myself, that no matter how busy I was, I would always take the time to call parents and tell them something "good" their child has done and to call to share any problems I was having with a child. In one instance, I was totally taken by surprise by the response I received from a parent.
By Arlene Pitts6 years ago in Education
Can You Say, "A W K W A R D"?
I'd like to share three experiences where a former teacher did something that made me feel uncomfortable. In high school, a young physical education teacher asked us to dress in the school’s required black one piece swim suit and walk in front of our female classmates. I was short, fat and under-developed. We were asked to critique each other’s physical attributes. Can you say “awkward”!! After the first few classes went through this process, there was a parent uproar and the process was stopped. Thank God! I have never gotten over that humiliating squid in my stomach.
By Arlene Pitts6 years ago in Education
Soft Skills - An Indispensable Part Of Online Classes!
Technology has given us the chance to connect any one of our teachers in the farthest corner of the world. Online training may be the new standard for many teachers. It is really a new trend in learning. By this, both the teachers and students can perform their work in a comfortable environment. However, in the case of online classes, teachers are still students.
By Ashams Vijayan6 years ago in Education
