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What You Don't Learn in the Ed Program
Each year, many eager future teachers enter their college years ready to become the next group to teach our next generation. I was one. I walked into school and had all these ideas about what becoming a teacher would be like. I sat through hours and hours of classes, went through the apprenticeships, and did my two weeks of solo lessons, but NOTHING prepares you for what teaching is truly like.
By Hutch8 years ago in Education
10 Things No One Told Me About Art School
I pretty much applied to Art School on a whim. It was my freshman year in college, and I was miserable at the uppity private school I was attending. I knew I needed to transfer out. Already under crippling student debt, I searched through the programs at the state university near my hometown and found they had a Visual & Performing Arts College within the university. I had taken a few film photography classes and I fell in love with photography. So, when I found a photography program, I put together a portfolio and applied to the program and by the end of the semester, I had been accepted. But, the truth is, I really had no idea what I was getting into. While my overall experience in art school has been positive, there are some things I wish someone had told me before I had committed to the program.
By Shannon Lynch8 years ago in Education
Improve Your SAT Score with Magoosh's Online Prep Course
Studying for the SATs is never fun, and always overwhelming. Even if you've gone to the most expensive private high schools in America, those three letters can make you stress out. But today, there are plenty of tools to take advantage of. When I took the SATs, the only real advantage I could use was a one-on-one tutor. And I hated it. I wanted to study on my own terms and on my own time.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Education
What They Didn't Tell You When You Finished College
So. You've just left 15 years of education. You spent around 7 hours a day learning different subjects and the only care in the world you had is what you were doing when you walked out of those gates at 4 PM. Well, I hate to break it to you... but you've been thrown in at the deep end. "What now?" you may ask. Well, there are three options.
By Tiffany Darwell8 years ago in Education
Living for Those 'Aha' Moments
Why did you become a teacher? That's the question I get asked the most. My first reaction is the defend myself and answer like, "Well why aren't you one?!" But then reality sinks in and I realize that they ask because they genuinely want to know. But you can't help that first reaction because as a teacher you know there are people out there that think your job is just to babysit their children... And let me tell you that's their first mistake because it is so much more than that.
By Jenna Kopka8 years ago in Education
Message to the School Systems
May 17, 2018 One Student Some High School An uncared about district To Whom It May Concern: Some High school of An Uncared for District by a low blow with the news of the upcoming layoff effective next year. The number is currently 42 teachers of different departments; this is approximately 25 percent of our teachers. That is the equivalent to eliminating two classes from each of our eight class schedules. These teachers are responsible to provide for their family, their children, and spouse. While some are fortunate enough to be relocated to a position in the middle school, other middle school and high school teachers alike will not have a place of work in the following year.
By Alex Lee8 years ago in Education
We Can Learn so Much About Life Through Drama
We are often told that our environment shapes who we are. When we reach our teenage years we bring with us so many ideas about life. I often hear stories of young people with dreams and ambitions for the future. However whilst in secondary school, these ideas may change and a new journey begins. They may well bring with them anxieties, worries, low self-esteem. In my work as an actor and drama teacher, I have had opportunities to see young people develop their skills. What a privilege it is to see drama changing someone's life. Some school children that I have taught using the performing arts lack confidence but through the exercises, the games, the group work, I get to see their confidence develop. I like to think outside the box when it comes to drama. I understand that theatre has played a huge role in our culture and young people should be proud that we have produced over the centuries some great writers.
By Christopher Lee-Power8 years ago in Education
From Everything to Nothing
The Stress and the Bliss The Awkward In-Betweens in Life Summer should be a time of relaxation and enjoyment. A time where there are no assignments due at midnight or an 8 AM class the next day. It is during this time, however, where I feel the most stressed out and anxiety filled. The show Phineas and Ferb states it best when they state that there is so much pressure to enjoy summer vacation. Not only this but how do you transition from doing every activity you possibly can to waiting and having free time? I have compiled a list of helpful tips on how to survive this in-between spot. This spot of being in the middle is a problem faced by every generation. For the sake of this article, I will be telling it from the coming home from a college perspective.
By Ariana Seanor8 years ago in Education
Popularity: What's the Big Deal?
Popularity. The big deal about middle school. Everyone wants to be popular at one point. It gives you power. Other classmates look up to you. People even feel intimidated by your presence. This is my experience with popularity in middle school.
By Autumn Hill8 years ago in Education
Should You Lose Your Accent?
I grew up in Rock Ferry Wirral and in the 70s my family witnessed a murder. Not long after that, I was diagnosed with speech problems, hyperactivity, and lack of coordination. I was from a working-class background. I was then sent to a hospital in about 1972 and placed in a restraint jacket. However, my mum and dad were entertainers, and because my education suffered, I decided to go back to college at the age of 19 years.
By Christopher Lee-Power8 years ago in Education
The Art of Caring. Top Story - May 2018.
I am a teacher. I inspire and in turn am inspired by my students. I am 61-years-old and teach nursing at a state university. Why did I become a nurse (many years ago, you can do the math)? I wanted to make a difference. When I think back, I am not sure what difference I wanted to make, but after many years of bedside care, I knew I wanted something more. I went back to school for a Master’s degree. I had some “inspiring” instructors who taught me that nursing is much more than “doing.” Nursing is about caring.
By Susan Bonhotal8 years ago in Education
Why You Should Listen to Gaming Soundtracks While Studying
The end of the semester is quickly approaching, and along with room check-outs, advanced class selection, and warm weather, comes the dreaded finals week. As students start racking up hours in the library and Hub, they are forced to cram course material while dreaming of days on the beach or lounging at home. One way to balance this nostalgia for a dreamier day while studying is the use of fantasy gaming soundtracks while reviewing. The best part of this technique? You don’t have to be a gamer to enjoy the music that accompanies gameplay, and it can improve your focus, motivation, and productivity.
By Ashley Smith8 years ago in Education