Danielle Said:In the 'English As A Second Language' class how to teach vocabulary of illnesses like head ache, sore throat?We Answered:use as many of the senses as possible. don't just say it, draw pictures, point, maybe make up a fun song about what hurts. If they are older elementary students, have them pretend to be sick and ask them what hurts. if you can say the word and they can point to what hurts, then you're doing a good job.Ted Said:How to teach new Vocabulary?We Answered:are you talking about ESL? If so, I would act the part, try and...
Vicki Said:Is it impossible to make teaching and learning simpler?We Answered:Analytical wiki or not, it is very much possible to make teaching and learning simpler through a variety of indigenous 'teacher- made' methods. All it needs is thorough knowledge and total commitment on the part of the teacher.Roland Said:teaching life science?We Answered:I know that this isn't probably too helpful, but when I was in high school my school had this program where you put together two people/monsters and it would show you the possible genetic outcomes, and in the end you helped "create" the baby monster.
It was really fun,...
Carmen Said:In need of good sources of ideas for teaching media literacy / contemporary media such as pbs site: Art21?We Answered:Try MarcoPolo (http://www.marcopolo-education.org/home.… ). We use it a lot at my school, and it's got LOTS of material, all correlated to National Standards for the content area.Seth Said:In Canada, how do you start up a non-profit organization that is mostly "Educational"?We Answered:http://ca.search.yahoo.com/search?ei=UTF…Kelly Said:Were anti-porn feminists right? Study shows porn hurts young women and girls?We Answered:The APA article begins: "A report of the American Psychological Association (APA) released today found evidence that the proliferation of sexualized images of girls and...
Curtis Said:How can I improve reading comprehension?We Answered:hmmmm...It's hard to say what is going on here. Are you paying attention to class when the teacher is lecturing? Are you reading you're textbook at your "prime time?" Are you concentrating on reading? Do you have a lot of background noises or do you turn on music other than classical when you read? Do you read where it is bright?
If you answered no to any one of the above, then you need to fix that. Your "prime time" is when you feel that you work most efficiently in the day. For...
Stanley Said:I want to enter a teaching program for single subject but my GPA is not high enough.Anyway to get around this?We Answered:Don't try to get around the requirement, try to meet the requirement. Retake some of the classes you did poorly in and try to raise your GPA to an acceptable level. If you are not willing to put in the work to meet the basic requirements this early in the game, then maybe you really do need to consider doing something else with your life. Teachers are required to have continuing education throughout their careers....
Marsha Said:How can I successfully teach music to elementary school chilren?We Answered:Yea, don't teach guitar if you don't have to. Guitar is really a 6 grade in up sort of thing. But if you must, remember that actually playing the guitar is an advanced lesson. There should be a lot of lessons before playing it in how to handle an instrument, and how to hold and instrument without making a sound. If you jump too fast, you really won't get to teach anything so it won't matter whether you call it guitar class or tuba class.
If I was in...
Bernice Said:I want to become a physical education teacher please help?We Answered:you have to go to physical eduaction field in collegeEmily Said:Should I Become A Physical Education Teacher?We Answered:Sounds like you have what it takes to be a Phys Ed Teacher. The cons, of course, are that teachers don't get paid as well as many other professions, the pros is that when the economy takes a downturn, we don't lose our jobs as quickly as others.Gene Said:what are excellent exercise music?We Answered:It rather depends on what you are having them do. If they are running, then you want something...
Agnes Said:Do you know a short story less than three pages long suitable for English language learners?We Answered:I have been teaching foreign learners for some time, and my best successes were with very short poems, and even Nursery Rhymes. All my students liked to know that Humpty Dumpty is known not only by all Americans and Brits, but by Indians and South Africans as well. After reading the poem several times, often with different speeds and rhythms, checking for vocabulary, I could ask
"why did he go to sit in that dangerous place?" "Why do...
Ruth Said:How do you apply to private schools?We Answered:Cross Lutheran School/Child Care
169 S Hickory
New Braunfels, TX 78130 Dayspring Christian School
1895 S Walnut
New Braunfels, TX 78130
New Braunfels Christian Academy
995 Mission Hills
New Braunfels, TX 781306183 Sts Peter and Paul School
198 W Bridge
New Braunfels, TX 78130
now just yellow page for the phone numbersCorey Said:teaching at a private school vs public schools?We Answered:I've taught in both public and private schools and will try to answer your questions.
* Do you need certification in private school? This is up to the school. I would say that generally, certification is a point in your...
Walter Said:Teaching social studies in San Antonio, TX?We Answered:In San Antonio the largest and best 2 school districts are the North East ISD and the Northside ISD. These are both adding new schools every year and add new teachers every year. In general there are some requirements to teach in the school systems in Texas, but many of those can be accomplished while working as a teacher. These include Texas History and a test of competency in your area.
What I have found worked well for some people I have known was to start as a...
Freddie Said:I thought this was quite interesting, what do you think?We Answered:Actually Annie, scientific journals usually do use only generalisations when writing papers of this type- academic journals rarely deal in absolutes.Lewis Said:Why is it important for middle school students to understand measurement?We Answered:... its important for a 5th grader to understand measurement (and that's pushing it, i was taught in 2 grade for American measure, and in 3rd for metric)Erik Said:Ok what degree in Phoenix's masters degrees is the right degree for teaching US history in High School?We Answered:icollege.enacre.net - it has info about getting into this school, tips...
Duane Said:My sister is starting photography...?We Answered:Check your city's website. Most communities offer some sort of classes through the city. Photography is generally a class that is offered as it is pretty popular. These classes are offered in the Fall, Spring and Summer.Karen Said:Survey help...............................?We Answered:I'm a stalker, welfare cheat and shonky builder from Swaziland. I'm here writing my About Me because you coerced me into it.
The things I love most in life are the internet, the oxygen and Uranium. I've been breathing for eternity, and I really love it.
On week days you'll usually find me pining. On the weekends...
Perry Said:Baseline tests in Maths?We Answered:This site is shows Taks test for the state of Texas. Some teachers either give the previous grade test or the current grade test at the beginning to see were students stand.
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.asses…
This site has a bunch of math links.
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.asses…
Just search the web, alot of sites want money though. You can also talk to other math teachers at your new school. I'm sure they can give you info....
Vera Said:I have to teach ESL students. ?We Answered:Resources and lesson plans: http://www.eslflow.com/
Info About: http://esl.about.com/od/teachingenglish/…
Community: http://www.eslgo.com/
Aren't you supposed to be certified to teach it? Where i live you must be certified first, its something that you need to be trained to do well?
good luck. Maureen Said:Crying Kids in the Classroom?We Answered:The idea of a reward sounds good but in the long run may hurt you because then they will start crying in anticipation of getting a reward when they stop... in general getting on a rewards system is not developing children's ability to be self motivated, in your case...
Jonathan Said:What if Math and English teachers only taught SAT and/or ACT concepts in high school?We Answered:That really depends on the students being looked at.
The students at the very bottom would probably be unaffected, because they don't care anyway.
Students a bit higher up, but still not to average might to a bit better on the SATs, but they aren't really the ones who are taking the SATs.
Average students would be most helped by such a curriculum, as they would probably see the most increase in SAT scores, and it would not have too adverse an effect on their overall learning/curriculum.
Students...
Courtney Said:Where can I find TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) resources for 1-on-1 teaching? Help!?We Answered:There is a great website called ESL cafe. The website address is www.eslcafe.com
There is loads of games, hints and tips and comments from other teachers, so go on and have a look round. Its great!Marie Said:Some questions on TEFL (teaching english as a foreign language)???We Answered:YAY! I loved that someone asked this! I have been TEFL certified since October of 2006, and have loved every second of it.
I did a month long course in Prague from TEFL Worldwide Prague and I loved it....
Lawrence Said:What type of technology tool do you use in first year of teaching?We Answered:as a math teacher- i use what i know- an overhead from a computer with a hand forwarder( from a superstore) to forward slides so i dotn have to keep running back to to the computer.
i know how to use the einstrucit on remote clickers for kids to key in answers_ saves a lot of time getting feedback off kids. even to ask them yes on no to a questions-= i [personally would pick that up later if my school had...
Daniel Said:how can i volunteer (teach english abroad) without spending lots of money?We Answered:If you are thinking of China, there is a great program for about $2600 USD, which includes airfare to China, China Visa Service, and a great orientation. Its called journeyeast.org. You get Airfare reimbursement up to 6,000 Yuan, free rent and utils, travel bonus each semester and a monthly salary. Stanley Said:Should I live in Moscow Jan-June 2011 to volunteer to teach English with ILP?We Answered:Volunteer? Which means, you will not be getting a salary? Will you get free accommodation and...
Rose Said:Do you go out of your way to teach your children new vocabulary words?We Answered:yeah, the words of this week are brouhaha, soporific, sophomoric, hullabaloo, catastrophic.
And i had to throw in phospholipid bi-layer when my daughter was cast in an in-class play about cells.
Even though she was just the Golgi Apparatus.
But still, it's the principle of the thing, pdooma.Timothy Said:For High School English Teachers: Do you have an interesting way to teach Grammar/ and or Vocabulary?We Answered:There is this series called Grammar with a Giggle. I know there are several books in the series and probably one for more...