I think that it is interesting to talk with other teachers about content and regional education differences. So, let’s get to know one another.

Country: USA Years Teaching: 10 Subject: Special Education, Behavior Grades: 7-9 currently, K-9 over the years.

Ask me anything about special education, junior high, teaching in the USA, and post about yourself as well!

  • saint@lemmy.worldMEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I’ve been so busy getting my classroom ready that I haven’t even opened Lemmy the last two weeks. The students’ first day was last Thursday, which is a week earlier than it’s ever been.

    Country: USA Years Teaching: 5 (full-time tutor and sub for a couple years before) Grades: 5th Subject: Science and health currently, but I previously taught English language arts. I loved teaching reading but not so much writing. I don’t want to go back from science.

  • dragonrules@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Country: USA (Northeast) Years Teaching: 15 Subject: Special Education Grades: 9-11 currently, 3-12 over career.

    What is your favorite grade level to teach? I enjoyed 5th grade inclusion and 8th grade resource best. I moved back to 9-11th resource this most recent school year and while it’s not my favorite, the new admin mostly leaves you alone and lets you run your own room.

    • Mediocre_Bard@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      11 months ago

      Honestly, probably 3rd and 4th grade. It’s where I and the kids had the most success. Junior High is kind of a bummer because the successes are fewer and consequences for failure are more severe. I am in the same boat in terms of administration. They leave me alone and let me run my class my way.

  • freddy@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Country: Venezuela. Years teaching: 18. Subjects: Science, mainly chemistry and biology. Grades: Highschool, all levels (5).

  • Lapus@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Country - USA Years teaching - 21 Subject- music ed, band, choir, orchestra Grades - all

    Unfortunately, our non verbals are mainstreamed. I prefer to have them together to meet thier needs. What are some tricks for keeping them engaged for 60 min in a very active music room?

      • Lapus@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        11 months ago

        I’m not familiar with the categories. Mine are usually physically capable but they can’t convey their thoughts through speech or voice boards.