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General education and teaching tips include learning to become a certified teacher, finding out how to write letters of inquiry and getting ideas for invitation wording. Learn helpful information with this free video series on general education.
There are 29 videos in this series:
Becoming an elementary school teacher requires a bachelor's degree and a teaching certification, which is sometimes available along with the degree. Get certified to be an elementary school teacher, double majoring in teaching and an area of expertise, with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.
To interview for a teaching job, provide a complete and thorough curriculum vitae, listing all education, teaching experience and relevant interests and activities. Be prepared to give a sample class using the best teaching material and techniques. Interview for a teaching job, remembering to look professional and conservative, with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.
Teaching a teen to drive a car requires staying calm and beginning on slow rural roads before progressing to driving on the highway or through a large city. Show a teen how to drive by good example with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.
To teach children the meaning of Thanksgiving, use books and animated cartoons, like the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, to illustrate the history of the holiday. Let children be interactive in learning about Thanksgiving, allowing them to act in a Thanksgiving play or help cook the meal, with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.
Teaching children the meaning of Christmas requires showing them animated cartoons, like the Charlie Brown Christmas, allowing them to act in a Christmas Pageant and bringing them to church to understand the true meaning of the holiday. Explain the giving nature of the holiday to children with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.
Teaching children the meaning of Hanukkah involves retelling the story, lighting the menorah each of the eight nights, playing the dreidel game and making a Hanukkah box for them. Explain the miraculous nature of Hanukkah, making it a positive experience for children, with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.
Writing the great American novel begins with researching past great American novels, and deciding what has not yet been said about the country's biggest failures and best achievements. Construct a novel that relates universally to all Americans with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.
Writing a business e-mail thank-you note begins by entering in recipient addresses, formally addressing the individual or group and expressing sincere appreciation to the entire team. Compose a professional thank-you e-mail, including relevant news before closing the note, with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.
An introductory e-mail for an online dating site should be a friendly note revealing only general interests and hobbies without revealing too much personal information. Write an ice-breaking e-mail to someone on a dating Web site, and end the note with general questions for them, with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.
Getting a teaching certificate in Texas requires taking the required coursework for the grade level desired, submitting an application with proof of a bachelor's degree and passing teacher certification tests. Get certified to be a teacher in the state of Texas with advice from a Texas educator in this free video on general education.
Becoming a substitute teacher usually does not require a degree, but any teaching experience is helpful in becoming a good sub. Become a substitute teacher, gaining experience to eventually become a certified teacher, with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.
To write an inquiry letter of any kind, always address the letter formally, begin by stating the purpose, and add any relevant personal information or qualifications. Compose a professional inquiry letter, signing it formally, with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.
Writing an effective complaint letter requires first finding out where to send it, maintaining composure and eloquence throughout the letter and detailing the complaint with exact dates, occurrences and any other necessary specifics. Write a letter of complaint that will be listened to effectively with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.
Writing a satire about current events requires choosing an issue to ridicule, deciding why it is worthy of scrutiny and illustrating both sides of the issue using dark humor and ridicule. Create a satire on current events, sure to exaggerate the details of the story, with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.
Using screen writing software helps the writer use the right heading, scene and dialog formatting by using a pre-loaded template. Use screen writing software to ease the writing process with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.
Women's clothes in the Middle Ages were typically ornate and luxurious for noblewomen, with long sleeves, high waists and tall hats; but clothes were fairly simple for peasant women. Discover more about the clothing for women in the Middle Ages with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.
Becoming a teacher in the state of Texas requires a bachelor's degree and a Texas teacher's certification, which requires classes and a passing grade on standardized exams. Start teaching in the state of Texas with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.
Writing a resume for a school administrator job requires detailing teaching, academic and administrative experience and relating past jobs to the desired position. Compile relevant duties and tasks into a resume for an administrator job with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.
Becoming a teacher requires getting a bachelor's degree in a field of expertise and getting state certified to be a teacher between kindergarten and 12th grade. Become a teacher, pursuing a master's degree to be a college professor, with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.
Colleges' expectations of students include taking responsibility for their work, attending class regularly and on time and keeping track of test reviews and exams. Discover what colleges expect of their students with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.
Taking college courses involves first getting accepted to a desired college, signing up for courses that fulfill a degree and choosing a major to determine which classes to take first. Start attending college courses with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.
Cleaning whiteboards requires an alcohol and water mixture, hand sanitizer or an all-purpose cleaner to prevent staining. Keep a whiteboard clean on a regular basis with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.
Setting employee goals requires deciding on the desired outcome, notifying each employee of the new goal, allowing them time to meet the goal and then deciding to make it a daily, weekly or monthly goal. Set reasonable and achievable employee goals with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.
Setting personal performance goals is important in any profession or passion to work towards a higher point. Make sure the goals are challenging but attainable. Set performance goals within a job, a creative passion or in the classroom with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.
Writing a wedding anniversary invitation is similar to a regular wedding invitation, except that the children are inviting guests on behalf of the parents. Draft a wedding anniversary invitation, includiing the date, time and location of the event, with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.
Teachers play an integral role in the development and education of children. Working in schools, academies or a community setting, a teacher's job focuses on facilitating student learning through lessons and demonstrations. High school teachers, in particular, play an important role in helping prepare students for college and jobs in the real world. All teachers face the difficult job of keeping students engaged and excited about learning. While education careers are quite difficult, for most teachers the benefit of shaping young minds far outweighs the challenges. In this free video series on general education, a certified educator discusses teaching and general education tips. Find out how to become a certified teacher in various states, and learn how to be a substitute teacher. Get ideas for writing a resume for teaching jobs and administrative jobs, and learn to write a letter of inquiry for various reasons. Get inside information about the teaching world with these helpful tips.
Laura Turner Laura Turner received her B.A. in English from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn., graduating magna cum laude with honors. She then attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, receiving a Master of Fine Arts in theatre arts, with a concentration in playwriting. While in Las Vegas, Turner accrued many experiences in professional theatre, including writing at the Kennedy Center's Playwriting Intensive in Washington, D.C. Her plays have been seen and heard from Alaska to Tennessee. Turner currently lives in Austin, Texas, and teaches acting and theatre games to children at LoneStar Dance Academy in Pflugerville, Texas.dkdk
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