SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY: Lead Teacher for Summer Program & Teacaher Assistant for Summer Program
Children aged 6 years to 12 years (Up to 30 children)
Job Qualifications: At least two years of coursework in
Elementary Education. Significant experience in the field
may be considered in lieu of education. Applicant must be
able to work full-time for eleven weeks of the summer
(June 8, 2009 – August 21). Requires planning some
activities. Some other requirements include: CPR & 1st Aid
Certification, TB screen, drug screen and criminal & CPS
background check.
Apply in person at:
IMAGINATION STATION CHILD
DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Ms. Deborah Chubb, Executive Director
1200 E. Coolspring Ave.
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-6723
Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Is text messaging destroying our language?
I found this blog talking about how society views texting and how texting actually affects children and teens. It dispels some common myths about texting too.
http://www.good.is/?p=14999>1=48001
http://www.good.is/?p=14999>1=48001
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Live Chat
This Week's Live Chat
Working With Students with Autism
When: Wednesday, January 28, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time
Where: http://www.edweek-chat.org
Submit questions in advance.
Children are currently being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders at the staggering rate of 1 in 150. Many of these children are being mainstreamed, but how can general education teachers support them in an inclusive setting? How can teachers transform a challenging classroom situation into a growth experience for all students? Chat guests will discuss teaching strategies and behavior management techniques for the general and special education classroom.
About the guests:
Marcie W. Handler, director of home and school consultation at May Institute, has provided training and behavioral consultation in system-wide, classroom, and individual positive behavior support practices for 15 years. She and her colleagues have been awarded grants by the Massachusetts Department of Education to provide summer institutes for educators working with children with ASD in the general education classroom.
Paula Kluth is a consultant, teacher, inclusion facilitator, and advocate on the topic of autism spectrum disorders. She has authored six books on autism and inclusion, including “You’re Going to Love This Kid.” Her research and professional interests include differentiating instruction and supporting students with autism and significant disabilities in inclusive classrooms.
Stephen Shore, author of Understanding Autism for Dummies and Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome, is a professor at Adelphi University where he teaches courses in special education and autism. Diagnosed as a child with “Atypical Development with strong autistic tendencies,” Shore presents and consults internationally.
No special equipment other than Internet access is needed to participate in this text-based chat. A transcript will be posted shortly after the completion of the chat.
Working With Students with Autism
When: Wednesday, January 28, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time
Where: http://www.edweek-chat.org
Submit questions in advance.
Children are currently being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders at the staggering rate of 1 in 150. Many of these children are being mainstreamed, but how can general education teachers support them in an inclusive setting? How can teachers transform a challenging classroom situation into a growth experience for all students? Chat guests will discuss teaching strategies and behavior management techniques for the general and special education classroom.
About the guests:
Marcie W. Handler, director of home and school consultation at May Institute, has provided training and behavioral consultation in system-wide, classroom, and individual positive behavior support practices for 15 years. She and her colleagues have been awarded grants by the Massachusetts Department of Education to provide summer institutes for educators working with children with ASD in the general education classroom.
Paula Kluth is a consultant, teacher, inclusion facilitator, and advocate on the topic of autism spectrum disorders. She has authored six books on autism and inclusion, including “You’re Going to Love This Kid.” Her research and professional interests include differentiating instruction and supporting students with autism and significant disabilities in inclusive classrooms.
Stephen Shore, author of Understanding Autism for Dummies and Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome, is a professor at Adelphi University where he teaches courses in special education and autism. Diagnosed as a child with “Atypical Development with strong autistic tendencies,” Shore presents and consults internationally.
No special equipment other than Internet access is needed to participate in this text-based chat. A transcript will be posted shortly after the completion of the chat.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Procedures
Today we discussed why procedures are important and what purpose they serve in a classroom. Share any ideas you have for the types of procedures that might be useful for you to implement during your student teaching experience and/or your future classrooms.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Job Opportunities
Math Tutoring Position:
There is a 5th grade tutoring position available for a fifth grade female student at Westville Elementary School in Westville. The person who takes this position would set their own hours and fee. Licensed Professional Teacher Tutors receive $35.00 per hour. Please contact Lynette O'Neill @ 462-5178 if interested.
Summer Camp Positions: The Wisconsin Lion's Camp, is a summer retreat program that is dedicated to providing a quality summer camp experience to children and adults with mild/borderline cognitive disabilities or that have a hearing or sight impairment. This non-profit organization is now accepting applications for its camp staff and they have many very interesting positions, which include:Cabin Counselors (leadership and guidance)Program Counselors (experience in working with children)Art's and Crafts DirectorCORE Director (Challenges in Outdoor Recreation and Education)Nature Director (environmental education)Program Secretary (accounting and customer service)Unit Director (supervision and leadership)Interpreter (deaf and hard of hearing)This is a 12 week program, that may meet field experience hours for a variety of majors. If interested place contact
Natalie Connors, Director of Career Development
LSF 27
nconnors@pnc.edu
785-5498
There is a 5th grade tutoring position available for a fifth grade female student at Westville Elementary School in Westville. The person who takes this position would set their own hours and fee. Licensed Professional Teacher Tutors receive $35.00 per hour. Please contact Lynette O'Neill @ 462-5178 if interested.
Summer Camp Positions: The Wisconsin Lion's Camp, is a summer retreat program that is dedicated to providing a quality summer camp experience to children and adults with mild/borderline cognitive disabilities or that have a hearing or sight impairment. This non-profit organization is now accepting applications for its camp staff and they have many very interesting positions, which include:Cabin Counselors (leadership and guidance)Program Counselors (experience in working with children)Art's and Crafts DirectorCORE Director (Challenges in Outdoor Recreation and Education)Nature Director (environmental education)Program Secretary (accounting and customer service)Unit Director (supervision and leadership)Interpreter (deaf and hard of hearing)This is a 12 week program, that may meet field experience hours for a variety of majors. If interested place contact
Natalie Connors, Director of Career Development
LSF 27
nconnors@pnc.edu
785-5498
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
This may be helpful....
This just might be helpful when thinking about the effectiveness of using procedures and routines.
The following site provides a short article with questions that a teacher should ask themselves, and their students, in determining whether the procedures/routines are effective in their classroom.
http://specialed.about.com/cs/teacherstrategies/a/routines.htm
The following site provides a short article with questions that a teacher should ask themselves, and their students, in determining whether the procedures/routines are effective in their classroom.
http://specialed.about.com/cs/teacherstrategies/a/routines.htm
Monday, January 12, 2009
EXTA CREDIT Opportunity
After our discussion about extra credit I thought of an opportunity for you to earn 10 extra points. In honor of Martin Luther King Day, Kappa Delta Pi is hosting an event at the Michigan City Library on Monday, January 19th from 10:00 a.m -2:00 p.m. All of the activities are planned. There will be five centers for the children which will include two crafts, wordsearch and coloring, MLK, Jr. Bingo, and storytelling. What is needed are volunteers to facilitate the learning centers. If interested please contact Chris Frank at cfrank@pnc.edu by Thursday, 1/15/09. Also post your intent to work on this blog post.
Engaging in activities such as this one are great additions to add to resumes and it won't be long until you are developing a resume to begin your job hunt. Please take advantage of participating in this event as well as Everyday Wonders the Early Childhood Conference.
Engaging in activities such as this one are great additions to add to resumes and it won't be long until you are developing a resume to begin your job hunt. Please take advantage of participating in this event as well as Everyday Wonders the Early Childhood Conference.
Classroom Guidelines
Our Classroom Constitution
We the people, in order to form an ideal classroom and establish attentive listening, mutual respect, appreciation, no put-downs, participation, the right to pass, and safety, do ordain this Constitution for our class.
Article 1: Respect
We the people, in order to form an ideal classroom and establish attentive listening, mutual respect, appreciation, no put-downs, participation, the right to pass, and safety, do ordain this Constitution for our class.
Article 1: Respect
Caring and treating others in the way you want to be cared for and treated.
Article 2: Personal Best
Success is measured by providing the best that one is capable of performing.
Article 3: Engaged Community
Coming together with diverse abilities to reach common goals through active participation in order to make learning fun and interesting.
Article 4: Positive Attitude
Having an attitude positive or negative is infectious.
Article 5: Constructive criticism/Problem Solving
Face problems with an open mind to see all possible solutions and embrace feedback to enhance our work.
Adapted by PNC Block V Students originally from The Daily Pledge of a Fifth Grade Class D203-Tribes p. 84
What a great start - respond to this blog by making suggestions for one sentence descriptors for article 1,2,3,4, and/or 5 or any combination.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Welcome and Purpose for the Blog
Welcome to Block V! We are Professor Debra Pratt and Dr. Mary Jane Eisenhauer and we will be using this blog during the semester to post information, share ideas, have discussions, respond to polls, watch video clips and answer questions. Actually with blogging the possibilities are endless. Please feel free to post items that pertain to our class sessions, assignments, field experiences, and/or concepts we are investigating.
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