OMG I am so excited right now. I am going to be student teaching in West Islip in September.
I have my interview on Friday and I know its only student teaching but I am sooooo happy and I know (from the woman I spoke with) that I will be asked about the program I am in at Dowling. I am not sure what she wants to hear. Of course all the professors are up on the latest 'buzz words'. We have talked/read/learned all about differentiation, reading/writingn workshop, Calkins, etc. but then of course there is classroom mgmt. , character education, inclusion. I am not sure what to talk about. For some reason this question has me scared. Any advice on an appropriate answer?
jes81276
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Asked about what program?
lilqtny
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I am so sorry, I guess I was too excited and didn't explain that well enough, I edited the original post, thanks!
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differentiated instruction! big time! manipulatives for the younger kids and special education
remember, if you are dealing with special education, use the person first terminology, meaning it isn't the learning disabled kid but the child with a learning disability.
centers!
teachers college, blah! it is hot, but gives me the shivers!
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Okay so I am going to re read a lot on differentiation.
I am going to be a Secondary English Teacher, I was thinking of talking about the importance of read alouds at this level. I had an amazing professor at Dowling last semester who talked extensively about read alouds.
jes81276
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Differentiated instruction - definitely! Read alouds at the secondary level is good also. Good luck!
lilqtny
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thanks girls!!
I can't wait to be in a classroom even if I am only a student teacher
lilqtny
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I just went to Macys and bought a 300 dollar suit on sale for 60 I am so happy it is so professional and fits perfect which is amazing because suits always make me look like a little girl playing dress up. I am soooooooo happy
jes81276
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Congrats and good luck!!! You're officially all grown up now!
lilqtny
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lol thanks! was anyone else this excited to be student teaching or am I just nuts. I mean I am getting ready to work my butt off for free and by the smile on my face you'd think I hit lotto!!!
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It's a very exciting time...and the best part is that you will learn most of your 'teaching stuff' while ST, classes teach everything in theory, and ST is where the practical things come into play.
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I loved student teaching!!! It is a great opportunity to show how you can be an invaluable asset to their staff!! I ended up getting hired in the same district, so it worked out great for me.... Dont worry about your interview you will do great... student teaching interviews are really to just make sure you arent complete wierdo... at least that is what my chairperson has told me!! good luck!!
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Posted by lilqtny
Okay so I am going to re read a lot on differentiation.
I am going to be a Secondary English Teacher, I was thinking of talking about the importance of read alouds at this level. I had an amazing professor at Dowling last semester who talked extensively about read alouds.
who did you have? i had some profs there that i looooove. good teachers who love the profession make the best professors!
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THe BEST prof that I had there was Prof. Schilting (spelling is wrong) She taught childrens lit... if you have a chance to take her, she was amazing!! The only good teacher i had at Dowling...
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I had Prof Fullam, I LOVED him!!! He read to us every class and though sometimes I felt like i really loved the course and feel like I learned so much from him.
