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Comment on A student is trying to bully me. by Maureen

Maureen — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:31:20 +0000

While I realize that students may be involved in bullying, what insight can you give me to handle bullying done by teachers? I agree that there should be proper modeling on the part of the teacher, but unfortunately I know of a teacher who uses harsh threats towards students at the beginning of the year as she refers to bizarre and inappropriate discipline tactics which have been practiced by her in the past. A complaint was issued to a college supervisor by a student teacher. The student teacher was then disciplined for being judgmental. This student teacher was told that it was not his role to criticize a teacher. Tell me what you think. Sounds to me like the student teacher was also being bullied, when he was just looking out for the best interests of the students.

Comment on It’s September and the beginning of a new school year. by Elona Hartjes

Elona Hartjes — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:08:11 +0000

Mme,
Good strategy. I’ll have to remember that.

Comment on It’s September and the beginning of a new school year. by Mme Samson

Mme Samson — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:36:14 +0000

I’m naturally a notch beyond the inability to say no: I have difficulty not volunteering when no one else does. I realize this can be extremely detrimental to me, so I’ve learned to tell myself (over and over) that I can’t possibly be responsible for everything.

When something comes up at a meeting that I don’t have time for but no one speaks up, I try to go into a sort of meditative state to remain calm and remind myself it’s someone else’s turn.

Comment on Reviewing the steps to take to prepare for the first day of school by Creating Lifelong Learners » Blog Archive » First Day of School Activities

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:52:01 +0000

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Comment on Nine questions I ask my students on the first day of school by Creating Lifelong Learners » Blog Archive » First Day of School Activities

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:30:08 +0000

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Comment on School starts next week so it’s time to dust off my Web 2.0 tool kit. by Tweets that mention School starts next week so it’s time to dust off my Web 2.0 tool kit. : Teachers At Risk -- Topsy.com

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:46:50 +0000

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Comment on Helping my students set goals the smart way by Deanne Cedar

Deanne Cedar — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:18:32 +0000

I love this powerpoint. I was going to have my Band students set personal goals at the beginning of the school year but did not know how to start. This presentation is a great first step.

Comment on Nine questions I ask my students on the first day of school by Martine

Martine — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:48:21 +0000

Hi,

I’m an ESL teacher and I stumbled upon your nine questions while looking for a decent questionnaire to give my students on their first day of class. I found it very insightful, I will use it with my grade 8 and 9 students and see what they’ll come up with. I’ve also bookmarked your site for future reference. Thank you so much!

Comment on Helping my students set goals the smart way by Elona Hartjes

Elona Hartjes — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:40:46 +0000

I’ll send it to you next week when I have access to my computer again.

Comment on Helping my students set goals the smart way by Rachel Abraham

Rachel Abraham — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:59:11 +0000

Hi,

I would love to use your PP to show my 5th graders how to set goals for themselves.

Thanks!!
Rachel