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Read Road to Teaching in e-Book Version

Now, aspiring and student teachers can order Road to Teaching as an e-book, SAVING close to 40%! Preview my book at Lulu.com for free.  Learn how to differentiate yourself in your teacher preparation classes, create a positive relationship with your … Continue reading

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Free Documentary (TEACH) Portrays First-Year Teachers' Struggle

Award-winning director Davis Guggenheim ‘s documentary TEACH is now available online for free at www.teachnow.org. “TEACH chronicles the determination and commitment of four young teachers as they fight the real fight: educating our children.  Davis Guggenheim’s award-winning documentary reveals the human … Continue reading

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Don't Over Commit During your Student Teaching

I just spoke with a friend that is student teaching.  The word “stress” popped up in our conversations several times.  He is doing what every student teacher does, putting 110% into the experience.  He is starting to feel fatigued and, … Continue reading

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ST Question – How do you Student Teach and Provide for your Child?

“My girlfriend is getting to the stage in her degree that she will need to start student teaching. She has a 21 month old son that she has to provide for, as well as bills and living expenses. Can anyone … Continue reading

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Email Your Student Teacher Questions

Do you have a pressing student teaching question?  Email your student teacher questions to tips@road2teaching.com.  Our contributors or one the hundreds of student teachers visiting the site will address your question.

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Teaching Academic Vocabulary

My school is rapidly moving towards aligning our instructional strategies and assessments around improving student literacy.  We have adopted Marzano’s research as a guide in our reform.  As part of this we are focuing on using specific instructional strategies to … Continue reading

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Leave the Teacher Bag Behind

The school year is definitely underway.  This past Sunday I spent (4-5) hours grading, calling parents, doing misc. paperwork, planning curriculum, and organizing my extra-curricula activities.  If this was a race I would say that I am sprinting.  Looking around … Continue reading

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Gain Insight About Your Students Through a Student Survey

An easy way to begin understanding your students is through a student survey.  In the first few weeks of school distribute a student survey.  In the end, you’ll develop a deeper knowledge of your students regarding their learning styles, interests, time commitments, … Continue reading

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Advice on Student Teaching in Middle School

1. Don’t treat them like babies — they are young adolescents 2. Don’t treat them like adults — they are still young children  3. Be nice to them, say “Please” and “Thank You” — it might be the only time … Continue reading

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Quick Ideas of What to Do in the First Week of School

If you are kicking off your first week of student teaching, you may be wondering what you should do in the first week of school.  Here are some quick ideas to build a stronger learning environment: cooperatively establish student/class goals … Continue reading

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