Are there any online stores that sell teaching aids for demonstrating principles of architectural engineering? I am wanting to buy model columns, arches, domes, trusses, cantilevers, and so forth, to use in architectural history classes that I am teaching. The goal is to demonstrate the physical forces that act on buildings, so I don't need models of finished buildings and bridges, but rather models that show how the structures work--preferably in an interactive way. Any leads would be most appreciated.
posted by mortaddams
on May 19, 2013 -
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I teach college students. One otherwise capable student I have taught this year has struggled in particular ways that suggest s/he might have a learning disability or similar. The school's office for student disability service can provide testing &c if the student contacts them. What is the best way to discuss this with the student and recommend they seek assistance?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 29, 2013 -
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I'm preparing to teach an honors-level college composition class themed around authenticity. What are some cool texts (in any media) that I can show my students to get them thinking about different aspects of authenticity?
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posted by littlegreen
on Apr 17, 2013 -
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What jobs outside of education would fit my interests and experiences (most of which are education-related)? Are there jobs related to my math major that will appeal to my need for creative outlets in my work?
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posted by violetish
on Apr 9, 2013 -
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So I've been doing a little bit of teaching of free adult classes in my erstwhile academic specialty, an area of literature. (I am not an academic and do not teach except for community stuff.) I have trouble with big group discussion and balancing my role in the class.
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posted by Frowner
on Apr 3, 2013 -
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I want to tutor elementary aged kids. How much should I charge? Where should I go about finding clients?
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posted by mermily
on Mar 22, 2013 -
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Sci-Fi/FantasyFilter: I've just been told that I get to be the first one to teach a brand new Science Fiction & Fantasy elective at my High School. I am building this class from scratch and since the students will be responsible for getting the books themselves, I have pretty much free-reign for my book choices. Great, right? Absolutely! However, I want to expand my initial book search so I wanted to enlist the Hive Mind to help with this initial salvo. More details below the fold.
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posted by ThaBombShelterSmith
on Mar 21, 2013 -
68 answers
I am teaching English to a 4 and a 7 year old (separately) and I am looking for tips, games, ipad apps, or resources.
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posted by saul wright
on Mar 16, 2013 -
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Posting for a friend - I have a good deal of experience with difficult teens, but i've honestly never encountered this (and am definitely now intrigued myself on how to handle). A short description inside.
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posted by assasinatdbeauty
on Mar 12, 2013 -
34 answers
I want to be an early childhood educator. Difficulty: I'm losing my job in my current field and need to make a next step quickly.
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posted by anotheraccount
on Mar 8, 2013 -
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What's my next professional step? I recently earned my teaching license, but I couldn't get a teaching job. I have had to take a step backwards and am now working as an administrative assistant again, which I hate. Do I keep trying to find the elusive teaching job or leave the dream behind?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 4, 2013 -
16 answers
You are a music teacher who knows how to make lessons fun and involving for a young person in a rebellious frame of mind.
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posted by yoHighness
on Mar 4, 2013 -
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Can anyone point me to a video demonstrating the Upton Sinclair quote, "It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends on his not understanding it"--but in a non-political context?
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posted by underwater
on Feb 27, 2013 -
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Hi! I often eat in a certain restaurant, and one of the people who works there asked if I would help her with her writing in English. I am very happy to help, but I have no idea how to do this. She speaks very good English, but she said her writing is very bad. (Her first language is Spanish.)
I am meeting with her (and maybe a few of her co-workers) for the first time this week -- any ideas on what we should do?
I thought I'd start out with dictation, but any ideas would be much appreciated!
posted by caoimhe
on Feb 20, 2013 -
9 answers
I am looking to do volunteer work in New York and was hoping to do something that would engage me like teaching. This could include tutoring, GED classes, SAT classes, job hunting, etc. I have a BFA and an MBA so I think I could be fairly versatile. I am hoping for specific suggestions I could pursue. Thanks!
posted by azoth
on Feb 19, 2013 -
7 answers
I'm seeking suggestions for dealing with the existence of internet cheating sites that provide answers to university homework problems.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 7, 2013 -
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OK wise teachers, can you help me with tips and tricks? Issue: Student talking disruptively.
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posted by angrycat
on Feb 6, 2013 -
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I just published an indie sci-fi novel and it's kicking serious ass on Amazon. I have also just been offered a career assignment that may or may not be a big leg up in teaching, but it would eat up a lot of my writing time. I'm not sure how dedicated I am to teaching anymore. Am I letting short-term success run away with me? I'll try to keep the special snowflakes short.
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posted by scaryblackdeath
on Feb 5, 2013 -
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Hello! I am teaching a writing class, and am now teaching students about flow.
I would like to do an exercise where I take an essay (preferably, somewhat academic) and cut it up and give it to them to rearrange to show how well the author transitions between paragraphs.
The problem is, I can't find one that works in particular! If anyone has a good example, I'd be grateful.
posted by caoimhe
on Feb 4, 2013 -
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If I know the material that I'm teaching well, but don't have any experience with tutoring or teaching, how do I learn the skills and techniques that will help me be an effective tutor?
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posted by cognitio
on Feb 3, 2013 -
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What are the best automata (formal language theory) simulators? This is mainly for teaching purposes. I have used JFLAP in past iterations of the class in question, and my google searches suggest this is still the best option, but I was wondering if there is anything newer and better that I'm not finding. Details below.
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posted by advil
on Jan 28, 2013 -
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I may have an opportunity to teach a ten week class to ninth graders about food, cooking, and sustainability. These are topics that interest me and that I pursue in my spare time, but I'm realizing I don't know as much as I thought I did-- what books, resources, concepts do I need to study in order to get a real grasp on this so I can teach it well?
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posted by bonheur
on Jan 28, 2013 -
6 answers
I am compiling a collection of K-12 lesson plans on waste reduction/recycling/reuse/composting etc. Where are the best places to look?
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posted by DaveZ
on Jan 15, 2013 -
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Australian secondary school teachers: is it madness to start a Dip Ed at 50?
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posted by Kerasia
on Jan 15, 2013 -
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I am a first-year religion teacher at a middle school. I am currently teaching christianity, and am planning on teaching Judaism and Islam to my sixth grade class. I have been looking for a textbook or curriculum I could use to help guide me. Does anybody know of one? I have seen college textbooks, but generally they are too complicated to even pull readings from.
posted by Lee Shore
on Jan 14, 2013 -
7 answers
I have a piano, I have piano playing ability, and I have a girlfriend who wants to learn to play. How would I go about teaching her? Any recommendations for books for her to learn from, or methods for teaching?
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posted by baniak
on Jan 12, 2013 -
5 answers
Hi people with ALT experience, finding work in Japan sure is tough. Finding work with your girlfriend? Much harder.
Where should a pair of people go to teach English in Japan? We are spending our time trying to get anywhere we can (We hear being near a city increases our happiness), however, we have been rooting for a position in Nagoya, Kanagawa as a close second. We keep hitting dead ends and are getting desperate. It looks like at this rate, we are going to save up $2,000 a piece and take a plane there in mid-april, 3 months from now, hopefully finding work in the 90 days we are legally allowed there.
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posted by Nighthawk3729
on Jan 10, 2013 -
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I have written a ton of cover letters applying to tenure track jobs, but every adjunct class I ever taught I obtained through referrals and word of mouth. I now find myself wanting to ONLY adjunct after an extended break, and have no idea how to write an inquiry letter. And I know just the folks to ask. . .
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posted by dirtmonster
on Jan 7, 2013 -
4 answers
Depictions of success and failure in American culture? Films, videos, commercials, shows, songs, and other (non-literary) media requested.
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posted by cymru_j
on Jan 3, 2013 -
24 answers
What are some insightful well-written books or articles, academic or otherwise, on the mechanics of how we learn second-languages and anything about the application of linguistics to learning languages?
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posted by pynchonesque
on Dec 30, 2012 -
8 answers
In what state is it easiest to get an alternative teacher certificate?
This is for somebody who has a BA in English and about 2 decades of teaching experience here and there (mostly overseas) but no certificate.
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posted by gnossie
on Dec 19, 2012 -
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A colleague alluded to a passage from Sherlock Holmes where all the evidence is re-written as formal logic propositions, leading to a mathematical solution that matches Holmes' solution (and is far from trivial). Does anyone else know where I could find this passage?
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posted by Anon Ymous
on Dec 12, 2012 -
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I would like access to a supplemental resource for a textbook that I purchased, for non-school-related use, but only instructors for a course can have access.
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posted by zeek321
on Dec 6, 2012 -
3 answers
I'm looking for specific book recommendations for high school exchange students.
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posted by trueluk
on Dec 4, 2012 -
3 answers
How would you compare a career in social work with elementary school teaching? Given that underlying values overlap so much, how might you decide which would spark more passion, happiness, and success? (Not that any career is perfect.)
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posted by elephantsvanish
on Nov 22, 2012 -
12 answers
Finishing my MBA and would really like to know what adjunct or introductory online teaching opportunities are out there. What resources are out there? What would I be qualified to teach? Are there any other additional certifications that I should obtain?
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posted by Paalen
on Nov 21, 2012 -
6 answers
How can I find a teaching job in Japan, with a Masters degree in TESOL and 17 years of teaching experience? I guess this isn't your usual "I want to teach in Japan" question, since I'm qualified enough to compete in the tough market, but how do I go about it?
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posted by smilingtiger
on Nov 13, 2012 -
11 answers
I'm tutoring a teen girl who loves Maya Angelou and writing her own poetry and I want to make her a book of poems to encourage/inspire her. What poems should I include?
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posted by grokfest
on Nov 7, 2012 -
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I am putting together a syllabus for a college composition course. I chose "food" as the theme for this semester. I would like to include examples of different kinds of writing about food, ranging from essays to fiction to poetry, as well as some movies. What are your suggestions? I'm open to anything, as long as it has food in it! I already have a list of some of the obvious ones (Michael Pollan, Dinesen's "Babette's Feast," Jiro Dreams of Sushi), but I am hoping the HiveMind can help me make this the most awesome-- and delicious-- writing class ever.
posted by incountrysleep
on Nov 3, 2012 -
62 answers
I'm completing my last year on the JET Programme and am interested in learning about teaching jobs and alternative licensing programs open to about-to-be-finished-with-JET seekers of teaching positions.
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posted by merenight
on Oct 29, 2012 -
3 answers
What short stories, novels, or articles present a pro-factory farming perspective?
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posted by munyeca
on Oct 26, 2012 -
7 answers
