Some Quotes of Appreciation for Teachers

Posted by teacher on January 12, 2009

Good teachers are costly, but bad teachers cost more. ~Bob Talbert

In teaching you cannot see the fruit of a day’s work. It is invisible and remains so, maybe for twenty years. ~Jacques Barzun

Teaching is the profession that teaches all the other professions. ~Author Unknown

If a doctor, lawyer, or dentist had 40 people in his office at one time, all of whom had different needs, and some of whom didn’t want to be there and were causing trouble, and the doctor, lawyer, or dentist, without assistance, had to treat them all with professional excellence for nine months, then he might have some conception of the classroom teacher’s job. ~Donald D. Quinn

Modern cynics and skeptics… see no harm in paying those to whom they entrust the minds of their children a smaller wage than is paid to those to whom they entrust the care of their plumbing. ~John F. Kennedy

A teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary. ~Thomas Carruthers

A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. ~Henry Brooks Adams

A good teacher is like a candle – it consumes itself to light the way for others. ~Author Unknown

The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence. He inspires self-distrust. He guides their eyes from himself to the spirit that quickens him. He will have no disciple. ~Amos Bronson Alcott

A good teacher is a master of simplification and an enemy of simplism. ~Louis A. Berman

A teacher is a compass that activates the magnets of curiosity, knowledge, and wisdom in the pupils. ~Ever Garrison

Teachers who inspire know that teaching is like cultivating a garden, and those who would have nothing to do with thorns must never attempt to gather flowers. ~Author Unknown

Teachers who inspire realize there will always be rocks in the road ahead of us. They will be stumbling blocks or stepping stones; it all depends on how we use them. ~Author Unknown

Teaching is not a lost art, but the regard for it is a lost tradition. ~Jacques Barzun

The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind. ~Kahlil Gibran

Who dares to teach must never cease to learn. ~John Cotton Dana

There are three good reasons to be a teacher – June, July, and August. ~Author Unknown

A teacher should have maximal authority, and minimal power. ~Thomas Szaz

To teach is to learn twice. ~Joseph Joubert, Pensées, 1842

The secret of teaching is to appear to have known all your life what you just learned this morning. ~Author Unknown

Don’t try to fix the students, fix ourselves first. The good teacher makes the poor student good and the good student superior. When our students fail, we, as teachers, too, have failed. ~Marva Collins

The object of teaching a child is to enable him to get along without his teacher. ~Elbert Hubbard

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Ten Technology Tips for New Teachers

Posted by teacher on January 9, 2009

If you school or district has some extra money to spend this year, you might be thinking about doing some hiring. Even if you don’t have any money you still might have to consider some new hires to fill vacant positions. While you probably have a list of qualifications that you would like this new hire to have there might me one you have overlooked, especially for brand new teachers.

The Apple is an online community that aims to connect teachers and provide resources to education. In a recent post, Kelly Tenkely, a technology teacher and trainer lays out a list of the 10 Technology Tips Teachers must have. I won’t re-post the whole list, you can head over to The Apple to read more, but I will give you the “Cliff’s Notes” version…

1) Develop a PLN (Professional Learning Network) on Twitter- Twitter is an excellent place for new teachers to connect, collaborate, share ideas, and struggles with educators around the world. When joining Twitter, make sure to fill out your profile with information related to education. This will help others in education find you.

2) Keep Students Engaged- Always have engaging activities on hand to keep your students on task and learning. Students will misbehave if they have nothing to do, don’t give them the opportunity to be bored. Technology is a great way to fill those extra minutes with critical thinking and problem solving activities. Keep a list or bookmark folder full of great online logic puzzle and problem solving websites for students to refer to when they have extra minutes.

3) Take Charge Of Your Professional Development- Just because you have a degree doesn’t mean that you are finished learning. A good teacher is continually learning. Technology makes it easy to extend your learning by offering professional development on demand. Professional development will keep your teaching fresh, current, and will remind you of what it is like to learn something new.

4) Involve Parents By Creating A Link Between Home And School- It is essential to build a strong connection between what happens at school with what happens at home. Students shouldn’t stop learning when they leave your classroom. Keep parents informed so they can be advocates for their kids education at home.

5) Keep Yourself Organized- During the first year of teaching you will find a lot of new great resources, keep track of all these great finds in one easy to manage location.

6) Find Educational Blogs To Discover New Ideas, Encouragement and Educational News- I have found some educational blogs written by other educators that make me laugh, keep me current, and encourage me on tough days of teaching. Below are some of my favorite blogs, you can find other great blogs by clicking on the links in each bloggers ‘blog roll’ (Remember, I had a post a few months ago about the Educational Blogs you should be reading…)

7) Get To Know Your Students: Nothing means more to a child than getting to know them individually. Find out about their likes, dislikes, family, pets, friends, and hobbies. Technology can make it easier to get to know your students.

Work Smarter, Not Harder- Use websites like Scholastic’s Book Wizard that will help you work smart and maximize your time. Scholastic Book Wizard helps you to find just the right books for your students. Level your books, find booktalks, author information and lesson plans

9) Don’t Reinvent The Wheel- There are a number of free lesson plans available online for every topic and grade level. These can be excellent, creative supplements for school curriculum.

10) Always Be Prepared- Plan out lessons, and keep them organized. Discovery School has a great online lesson planner where you can create and store your lesson plans. Lesson Planner lets you edit, print or download your lesson plans while linking to puzzles, worksheets, and quizzes that you have created with the teacher tools on DiscoverySchool.com.

A very good and basic list, I haven’t posted all the resources, so head over to The Apple to get the scoop. I know that this list is incomplete however. There are tons of other tips out there. What are yours? What do you want new (or experienced) teachers to know or do when it comes to technology. Leave me some comments and I will compile a list.

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10 Tips for Student Cum Teachers

Posted by teacher on January 5, 2009

Student teachers are often placed into an awkward and stressful situation, not really sure of their authority and sometimes not even placed with veteran teachers who are much help. These tips can aid student teachers as they begin their first teaching assignments. Please note: these are not suggestions for how to approach the students but instead for how to most effectively succeed in your new teaching environment.

1. Be On Time
2. Dress Appropriately
3. Be Flexible
4. Follow the School Rules
5. Plan Ahead
6. Befriend the Office Staff
7. Maintain Confidentiality
8. Don’t Gossip
9. Be Professional With Fellow Teachers
10. Don’t Wait to the Last Minute to Call in Sick

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Steps to become a Teacher

Posted by teacher on January 4, 2009

1. Research different teaching careers: Talk to teachers, volunteer in a classroom and evaluate your strengths and experiences. To learn more about different teaching careers, choose a career guide or teaching specialty on the right.

2. Talk to teachers: Read some of our teacher interviews to get a feel for what age group and environment you prefer:

Early Childhood Education Student Interview
Early Childhood Education Principal Interview
Elementary Teacher Student Interview
Elementary Teacher Interview
Special Education Teacher Interview
High School History Teacher Interview
Private School Science Teacher Interview
K – 12 Music Teacher Interview
3. Research your state’s teaching certification requirements: Requirements vary by state. Most states have several levels of credentials for teachers and varying certifications based on the age group or subject area taught. Find online and in-class certification programs on our comprehensive school database.

4. Earn your bachelor’s degree: A broad liberal arts undergraduate education will help prepare you for a career as a teacher. All states require at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, and some states require a master’s degree. Learn about teaching degrees by selecting a degree in the box to the right.

5. Complete an accredited teacher education program: More and more states are requiring certified teachers to hold master’s degrees. Across the country there are hundreds of master’s degree teacher education programs and no two are the same. Find a one-to-two year post-baccalaureate program for you on our comprehensive school database.

6. Pass teacher examinations: You’ll need to pass either a state test or the widely used PRAXIS exam to gain licensure and become a teacher. Find out which test is best for you by reading our teaching examinations article.

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Teacher Tips for Encouraging Student Reading and Literacy : Video

Posted by teacher on January 4, 2009

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Top Ten Tips for a Perfect Teaching Interview

Posted by teacher on January 3, 2009

Are you nervous about your next interview for a teaching job? Don’t be! Just remember these 10 secrets to a perfect interview!

1. Have a teaching portfolio that is filled with lesson plans and student work samples.
2. Practice sample interview questions before you go to the interview.
3. Be sure you dress professionally.
4. Make eye contact with all of the interviewers at the table, not just the principal.
5. Project a friendly, bubbly, positive, and outgoing personality.
6. Research the school district beforehand.
7. Be sure your educator vocabulary is up-to-date.
8. Use lots of specific examples when you discuss your teaching experiences.
9. Prepare a good question to ask at the end of the interview.
10. Don’t forget to mail your thank you letter right away!

Whether you send a greeting card or a formal business letter, be sure you thank the interviewers for meeting with you. You letter should express your appreciation, compliment the school environment, and invite the interviewers to contact you again.

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Some Quotes of Appreciation for Teachers

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10 Tips for Student Cum Teachers

Steps to become a Teacher

Teacher Tips for Encouraging Student Reading and Literacy : Video

Top Ten Tips for a Perfect Teaching Interview