Handles Great Classroom
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Can a teacher or professor PLEASE answer these questions for me?
I have an assignment to interview an educational professional, but i did not know that it was due this Friday. I emailed two of my professors but they are to busy to answer theses on such short notice.... someone please help?
1. How do you handle classroom discipline?
2. What are your thoughts on team-teaching?
3. What interests do you pursue outside of the classroom?
4.When did you decide to become a teacher, and why did you choose this field?
5.What do you think is the greatest challenge facing students today?
6.How would you deal with a student who regularly miss your class?
7. If most of the students in your class failed an assignment, test, or project, how would you respond?
8. Describe your best professional development experience.
9. What role do cell phones play in your classroom?
10.What is your favorite subject to teach? Why?
could you also tell me what Degrees you have and from what colleges did you receive them, and where else have you taught?
1) Classroom discipline is a unique thing. I try to make sure my classroom is a positive environment, maintaining an anti-bullying policy and promoting positive behavior management. On a regular basis I call home for positive behavior, and try to limit the negative calls. This has improved student behavior. For those instances of disruptive behavior, I will generally move the student to a new location. If that fails to get the desired result, I will speak with the student in as private a setting as possible (quiet voices in the hallway). If that fails, I will have no choice but to send the student out and call home. Usually I don't have to get to that point. I also base my classroom on reciprocated respect. If I'm allowed, so are my students. They respond positively to that. For example, I will drink water or have a snack once in a while. As long as they clean up after themselves, students have the same perk.
2) I'm neither for nor against team teaching. I haven't had the opportunity to team teach.
3) I am an avid reader and enjoy picking up new books as well as re-reading some of my favorite series. I also engage in outdoor activities such as hiking.
4) I enjoy the learning process and watching the connections materialize. I also enjoying being a witness to the maturation of the student, seeing them become more adept and knowledgeable about a subject, and able to think critically about their own lives and subject matter. I was also inspired by a few of my own teachers.
5) Apathy is one of the greatest challenges facing students today. They automatically assume that the subject does not apply to them, that it's not important, or that they're not smart enough to be able to succeed. Students in my area also don't want to be seen as a 'school boy' or a 'school girl' and don't make as much effort as they possibly could. It's also exceedingly difficult to combat apathy and a general disaffection when they have to rush home for fear of being shot.
6) I have students who regularly miss my class. I tell them of the work we missed, give them the time to complete it, and when they don't, call home and let the parents know that their attendance is affecting the grade.
7) I would like to say that I would re-teach the material, but it's not always feasible. I do go over the test with the students and, if I have the time, review the material that they did the poorest on.
My best PD? that's a tough one.....
9) A near constant frustration. I carry mine in my pocket, and it's not always on vibrate. I know that, and as such I grant some lee-way to my students. Additionally the clock in my room is never accurate - it even spasms on the hour in an effort to fix itself - and as such will look the other way when they pull their phones out to check the time. There are occasions in which I've had to confiscate a cell phone for inappropriate use, but that's been few and far between. The students generally respect my requirements of them and their phones.
10) I absolutely adore History. I've taught Ancient World to 6th graders, Medieval World to 7th graders, and U.S. History to 8th graders. Though the Medieval world has more projects and activities, I like the subject matter of U.S. history more. It's also a greater challenge to come up with engaging activities that will not only entertain but to also teach. I like history because of the depth and breadth of the subject, to see the connections across space and time is fascinating. I enjoy watching the students realize those connections.
I did my student teaching at Jordan High School in Long Beach but truly began my teaching career at Lynwood Middle School. After teaching there for a year I was hired to fill a position at Edison Middle School in Los Angeles, Ca.
As for degrees, I hold a Bachelors in History from Cal State Long Beach which is where I got my Credential from as well.
