I have just graduated from university with a bachelor of science in environmental sciences. My dad would love for me to continue down that route and become an environmentalist. I want to be a primary teacher and he is not happy with that decision.
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posted by lovisa91
on Jun 8, 2013 -
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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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What were your experiences with philosophy courses like in university, non-philosophy majors?
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posted by Beardman
on May 14, 2012 -
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Help me improve my performance as a university lecturer (undergrad and grad school).
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posted by Milau
on Dec 6, 2011 -
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Art Professors and Art College Instructors: What helped you get through your first semester of teaching?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 24, 2010 -
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I have a teaching demonstration at University level tomorrow. This is my first. I have some questions on what to expect from the audience/evalution panel. I heard from another candidate (there are three positions open being managed simultaneously) about her experience on Monday and it sounded like a deliberately hostile audience and interview session. Is this normal or to be expected?
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posted by The Lady is a designer
on Oct 20, 2010 -
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I am considering enrolling in the Duke University (continuing education, non-credit) TESL certification program with the goal of living and teaching English abroad. Would this be a waste of time?
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posted by amtho
on Apr 15, 2010 -
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I'm reading a professor's evaluations. They're all very favorable, except one term when multiple students described some very unpleasant behaviors that didn't come up in any other terms' reviews. How do blips like this happen? (Note: not a "pick my professor" question, but rather "accuracy of reviews")
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posted by d. z. wang
on Mar 4, 2010 -
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How far am I supposed to be willing to go to help my students with their term reports?
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posted by lizbunny
on Nov 23, 2009 -
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Favorite philosophical, historical, analytic, or lit-critical essays about comic books?
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posted by gerryblog
on Sep 19, 2008 -
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I need a good overview in recent Secondary Educational theory. Whatever is currently in fashion in Academia. Any books to recommend? Any journals that are especially helpful? I'm new to this field and not sure where to start.
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posted by pywacket
on Aug 29, 2008 -
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I've been encouraged to apply as a possible guest lecturer/temporary teacher at the American University in Cairo. Basically, I guess they're developing a
brand new campus with a state of the art media/art department and starting up new programs, and because I have a strong background in American media the faculty department there feels I may have something to offer. Thing is, although I'm a total travel addict, I've never lived overseas & have never even considered anything like this before. I'll be honest, I'm feeling pathetically clueless about this idea. I am just not sure yet how serious to take this. Aaaggghh!
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posted by miss lynnster
on Jun 25, 2007 -
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They say good teachers beg, borrow and steal from one another, so I'm asking you for ideas. I'm teaching a college-level reporting and editorial writing class this spring. I've taught it before, but I'm looking for new and creative ideas to make things interesting. I'm also looking for some techniques to ward off/prevent bad habits--I've had problems in the past with students pushing the attendance policy, and problems of the "but I e-mailed my paper to you! You didn't get it?" variety.
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posted by printchick
on Oct 18, 2006 -
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Calling all academics: What advice can you offer a first-time university lecturer in terms of preparation, presentation, and holding student interest?
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posted by szechuan
on Oct 6, 2005 -
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Blogging in the classroom. I've decided to set-up a blog for my students this semester. This will be the place for their response papers, writing exercises and a few other tidbits. It needs to have access for 5-10 members, a very easy set-up, free-to-near-free pricing (although I would pay or find the dollars to fund if it was warranted), and very clear posting/linking instructions for the students. Advice on selecting a blogging system needed.
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posted by fionab
on Aug 31, 2005 -
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