Thu, Jan 18, 2024 9:18 PM in Doubting Myself
Alex,
It's important to surround yourself with a positive support system that believes in your goals and aspirations. Seek out mentors, professors, or peers who can provide encouragement and guidance. However, you are going to have many days where you wonder if you made the right decision. Teaching is a tough profession, ESPECIALLY in this day and age. I truly believe the good...
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Thu, Jan 18, 2024 9:05 PM in Pre-Service Teacher
Tarah,
One thing to make science lessons more enjoyable is to tap into the social media trends that kids love. Many students are already spending a significant amount of time on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, often watching science experiments without even realizing it. You can leverage this by exploring popular science experiments on these platforms and incorporating them int...
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Thu, Jan 18, 2024 8:27 PM in Scared of Science
Hi there! Congratulations on pursuing your master's in elementary education and on your upcoming role as a classroom teacher! It's great to hear that you are already thinking about ways to make science fun and engaging for your students, even though you may not feel thrilled about it yet.
Firstly, remember that your personal preference or experience with science doesn't have to def...
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