Elementary School and Middle School ENG 121 Prof. Melody Debonnel September 2012 Elementary School and Middle School Transitioning from elementary school to middle school is something we all have or had to do! Most kids cringe at the thought of making this huge step in life. For many students this transition can be a time of mixed emotions. Having been through this experience‚ I will compare and contrast the two‚ hoping that this will give you a clear picture of elementary and middle school
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Elementary school teachers work in public and private schools. They instruct children in grades kindergarten through fifth. They usually teach one class of about 25 children. Younger elementary children study subjects such as writing‚ reading‚ and counting. Older elementary children learn history‚ math‚ and English. Elementary school teachers teach social skills to children in all grades. Audio-visual aids‚ classroom handouts‚ and computers are used to help children understand things. Sometimes films
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Introduction Lacy Elementary school is a public school‚ serving over its capacity that is 500. 650 students are getting the education in the 60-year old building that is located in an urban district. The school is receiving federal aid for the lunch and breakfast programs. Thirty-percent of the student population use buses to come to the school every day. The Lacy elementary school has before and after school programs that are run by the school’s PTA volunteers and paraprofessionals. Student Characteristics
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Top Ten Reasons for Becoming an Elementary School Teacher Being an elementary school teacher is a highly rewarding profession. Building the academic foundation of young minds can be challenging‚ but is incredibly worthwhile. If you are considering becoming an elementary school teacher‚ here are the top ten reasons why you may want to take the leap into the classroom:1. You have a broad appreciation of school subjects.To be an elementary school teacher‚ you have to be versed in a variety of subjects
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develop the mental‚ moral‚ and spiritual capacities but also the physical powers of man. This is not an easy task for the teachers‚ guidance counselors and administrators to perform. It demands special facilities and equipment‚ qualified educators with special talents to match the need‚ and above all‚ dedication and commitment on the part of the teachers and school administrators. The statement of our National Hero Rizal that‚ “the youth is the hope of our fatherland”‚ cannot be denied. The
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Mildred Rivas 11-29-2010 Social Justice Volunteering in an elementary school Volunteering is a fulfilling experience. Many people do not take the opportunity to volunteer in their children’s school for a variety of reasons. In fact‚ volunteering at your child school give you a lot of opportunity and experiences. Personally‚ I began my volunteer experience this year at Irving Elementary School‚ ever since that first volunteering opportunity available to me. From helping young students
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Looking back at elementary school‚ I realize I made many poorly thought through mistakes just for the sake of fitting in. I never put into perspective how these actions would change my attitude towards others and my own self-esteem. Probably‚ the most impactful of these mistakes was when I decided to have my hair cut short. When I was at Mariposa Elementary School‚ I always wanted to fit in. I wanted to have what the other‚ more popular girls had‚ play with what they played with‚ wear what they
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Bullying in Elementary Schools People hear the word class bully and the majority think of kids fist fighting in the schoolyard‚ or the mean kid taking lunch money from those they can push around‚ but this abusive behavior is far more severe than the fist fighting in the schoolyard‚ or the lunch money being taken from a classmate. This type of behavior has become more aggressive and dangerous than it was twenty years ago. We as adults need to change the perception that bullying at school is a part
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The debate over whether or not recess should remain a standard part of the elementary school daily schedule has existed for many years. The continuing trend toward reallocating time in school to focus on academics has led to a reduction of the amount of recess breaks children receive in school. Recess gives students time to take an unstructured break from their class work and allows them to play and socialize with their peers. Those in favor of eliminating recess believe that recess wastes valuable
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As a paraprofessional in an elementary school‚ I recognize how imperative it is for teachers to encourage and motivate students. I want to motivate my students while challenging them through their assignments. My strategy for accomplishing this goal is to develop their social and interaction skills by allowing students to work independently and in groups. In other words‚ given the tools of new information linked with prior knowledge promotes creativity and problem solving skills. Furthermore‚ I
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