April 2012
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Portfolio or no portfolio?
We don’t make them in my education program, but since I’m applying out of state I’m wondering if I should have a little something extra to show them who I am as a teacher? I have a 60 page unit plan and several observations forms. What do you include in one?
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Mockingjay
I just finished it today, and I have to say I’m disappointed. For two main reasons.
Why did Katniss turn into Bella Swan? I realize she has been through a lot, and I would be okay with a few human moments of panic and grief, but she sulks for the entire book. She’s negative. She gives up and considers suicide. Katniss is supposed to be a heroine. She shouldn’t be whining...
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NOT preparing for school tomorrow because it's...
Hallelujah!
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We are Just Getting Started...: First-Year Advice →
firstclassroom:
When I started grad school to earn my teaching certificate, one of the first things we had to do was spend a few hours observing in a classroom. After those few hours, we were supposed to teach a short lesson. This was before learning any strategies that would help us. My attempt at teaching that…
My students will not win, so help me God. Bring it on, First Year.