As you may already know, I am studying to be a teacher. Right now I am in three classes specifically for future teachers: Human Development and Educational Psychology, Physics for Elementary Teachers and Geology for Elementary Teachers. For some reason. . . following this first week of the semester. . . I have Teachers on the brain.
And so, I bring you a List of Interesting Teacher-related things that have Sparked my interest.
5 Fictional Teachers We Wish We Had - I think this list is missing Danny DeVito's character in Renaissance Man. . .but this otherwise a great list!
Learn Me Good - a book with a sequel and a Blog. True stories of teaching with great humor!
Schools Kill Creativity - a TED Talk by Sir Ken Robinson that is just plain inspiring.
Gaming to Re-engage Boys in Learning - another Awesome TED Talk
Schools should let Boys be Boys - another article about Boys
What Teachers Make - Poetry Slam by Taylor Mali
The "profanity-free" version of the above poem
For Teachers Only - Awesomely Affordable Personalized Pencils and all those cool "School Store" items
Interactive Bulletin Boards for Big Kids
Bulletin Board Links
Another Good One: http://youtu.be/cC0JPs-rcF0
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