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Supporting Minority Teachers

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When attending teacher workshops or in-service trainings, I have noticed one thing in common among elementary school teachers in Tennessee and surrounding states. It appears that most teachers in this area are white females. It is very rare to have over a few male teachers at these conferences. There are also very few teachers from different ethnic backgrounds and cultures. It also appears that white teachers must be the common majority in other areas of the country. There has been an identified shortage of male and minority teachers among public schools across the country. Several Midwestern universities also made this … Continue reading →

Should You be a Teacher?

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One thing that some people are concerned about before entering the teaching field is whether of not they will make a good teacher. Some believe that good teachers can be trained and others feel that they must be born. There is much to consider before entering college to become a teacher. First teaching is a profession that you must enjoy. It is not a job that you can simply tolerate day in and day out if you are unhappy. Many other jobs will gain you much more wealth than teaching. There are some who spend four years in college and … Continue reading →

A Caution About Introducing Children to Other Cultures

When I was a preschool teacher, I attended a workshop that challenged something I most loved to do. I was startled—someone was challenging something I believed was healthy and showed a commitment to diversity. As an adoptive parent, I now understand their point more than ever. I’ve always loved other cultures and try to show kids different customs, costumes and music from around the world. So I was very surprised when the workshop leaders criticized the “country of the week/month” held in many preschool and primary classes. The leaders pointed out that we often do this in a way which … Continue reading →

Teacher Films Students for Documentary

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We have heard all types of cases of misconduct from educators. The media is very quick to make news of teachers who are not meeting their professional standard. London is no exception. A couple of years ago, Angela Mason posed undercover as a supply teacher in London. She was working as a journalist to create a documentary titled Classroom Chaos for Five. She had previously been a teacher but had left the profession over thirty years ago to make a career in broadcasting. Mason used a hidden camera in her purse and in a shirt buttonhole. She then recorded the … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: June 16 – June 22

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Another week of summer break has ended. It is very hot and dry here in Middle Tennessee. Education stories are keeping the news hot. My Google alerts have been full. I hope that you have been keeping up with the latest articles. Check below for the week in review. Saturday, June 16 Concerns of Public Education: Y = Yelling Managing discipline and controlling anger can be difficult tasks for teachers. Education programs need to focus on teaching alterative discipline techniques. Thinking Students and the Classroom Thinking students prefer organization and logical in the tasks that they complete. They act based … Continue reading →