I mean off the beaten path...like those who would not have a website, ones that I would have to go and find myself.  Looking for tradition in pleading a teacher to take on a student.  Anyone else tried/interested in this/done any research in this area?  I'm interested, whatever anyone might have.
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You will probably need to learn to speak an obscure chinese dialect first as barely 50% of the population of China speaks mandarin, especially the older people.\nGood places to start would be Yangshuo or Dali, both of which have schools that accept foreigners and this would help you to make some contacts.\nEmail me if I can help some more as I live in China.\nMy own recommendation would be to go to Iga Ueno in Japan and study Ninjutsu under Hatsumi.
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If it doesn't have to be somebody famous, how about interviewing one of your own teachers for the "present" part?\n\nA past educator with a GREAT story was Helen Keller.  I don't remember the whole story, but she was born blind and deaf.  She had a teacher who worked with her (I think her name was Annie Sullivan), and then later she became a teacher herself - - INCREDIBLE!!\n\nGood luck!
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hey! i went there when i was in 7th grade. (i'm 21 now). e-mail me if you would like to. btownsbabyblueangel@yahoo.com.
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I had the good fortune to attend a one-room school for the first two years of my education. One of my most fond memories was a "nature walk" We teamed up, old and young, as partners (often the same family, but not always) and the teacher lead us through the playground and a neighboring wooded area. The teacher pointed out different birds, plants, and trees. \n   She also had us find specimens like clover, lemon weed, fallen leaves, goldenrod, plantain (Broadleaf plantain) and others. We then took them back with us and saved them in shoe boxes. Leaves were pressed between wax paper, etc. and then we reported to the class on what we had found and how to identify them. Sometimes even the teacher was "stumped" at an identification and a contest was held, first person to identify it got a prize (usually an apple).\n    That one hour "nature walk" could extend into weeks of research and work. The memories of it have certainly extended into my adulthood. (That was 42 years ago.)
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I used to teach elementary and middle school computers and my classes participated in an e-mail exchange with a group of students from England using epals.com.\n\nBasically a teacher registers their classroom to participate and they search for other participating classrooms all over the world. When I was doing it (back in 2001), the age of participants went all the way up to college. I'm not sure how the site has changed in the last 5 years but I'm sure the premise is the same.\n\nIt's very safe and I would recommend it to any class! You should encourage your teacher to look into it!
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Where are you based out of? I am interested in helping by volunteerining my time but I must know where you are located.\nIf you click on my picture you will be able to send me an email and we can go from there.
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Teachers love to hear from students, especially those they have taught in the past.  It makes their job more rewarding!  As a teacher, I love getting e-mails from students telling me how they are doing, where they are at, and all that jazz.  \nYou can always write them a letter and send pictures (they would love to add a new pic on their bulletin!).  I always liked going to visit my former teachers at school when I was in town .  I even e-mail (IM too!) back and forth with a few former teachers!  I can tell you that teachers have had a huge impact on my life, and of course the reason why I chose the profession.  And I know they don't get tired of hearing that.  It would definitely make their day!
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I'm sorry ... never heard of them.  Perhaps you can try and sign up on Classmates.com and input your school info.  They have a "looking for" bulletin board or you might even find them registered there!
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Most districts are actively looking for teachers.  A phone call to some decision maker in HR would be good, then a follow-up with a hand written thank you note.  Course they all have the paperwork you'd need, thats a first.  But dont underestimate a short sincere thank you note.
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Good for you for trying to learn outside the classroom.  I'll be honest, though.  You can't blame this one on the companies.  Many teachers don't want the answers available for their students to copy, so the companies have to keep them private.  Check the publishers' websites, and contact them to see if they will help you.  If not, see if you can get a teacher at the appropriate level to help you with this, or at least to check your answers.
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If you would like to meet and correspond via the computer with other homeschool kids, go to http://www.homeschoolblogger.com\nThere are over 3,000 homeschool moms, dads, and kids blogging there. I come across homeschool kids blogs often when I do the Random Blog Button. You can start your own blog or comment on the kids' blogs that you come across to begin finding each other. I am a homeschool mom and I have a blog there. My kids blog there and at another blog site. They have met tons of kids this way. \n\nAlso, if you have special interests, locate an online forum for that interest. My kids are into computer graphics design, game moding, foreign languages, etc. They have met lots of kids this way. \n\nMy daughter loves foreign languages, so she corresponds with several friends in other countries to practice her written foreign language skills. She e-mails friends in Portugese, German, Spanish, and French.\n\nMy son has met several oter kids that are in to game modding. They have all organized themselves for a team game mod project. My son is team leader and the webpage owner and creator where they upload their individual assignments and will have their final mod available for download. There is a forum for fans and everything.\n\nIf you are looking to get to know others in a non-computer context, try linking up with your local homeschool support group. We live really rural, but despite living so far out of town our group has about 20 families. We get together for co-ops (writing, chemistry, physics, biolgy, and government). we also go on fieldtrips together at least every other month. Just a few weeks ago we all went to hear a Rusian Chamber Orchestra from Moscow. At the end of the year we all get together and the kids do their end of year performances - piano recitals, speeches, booths, displays, etc. Next week the kids will be getting together for an egg drop science competition with prizes for the best designs.\n\nLots of homeschoolers are quite active in local community organizations and sports: 4-H; Scouts; Awanas; homeschool band, choir and orchestras; gymnastics; fencing (really popular around here!); volunteer corp, church youth group, etc.\n\nMy kids socialize most of their non-school hours - and much even in shool hours because of how often we are doing homeschool things with other homeschoolers.\n\nJust take off on some of the suggestions listed. Before long you will find that you are too busy answering e-mails, talking with 5 different people on IM at the same time (my kids do this all the time. LOL) to feel lonely. Sometimes I feel like my kids are socializing too much these days. LOL
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I went to teaching conference before I gave my first lesson.  I didn't have to, just felt I should have some training before I start.  Two of the main speakers have articles out almost every month.  They both said what they write and what ends up in print are not the same.  One lost his job when he made the statement in public. \n\nI was so confused after the second day, felt out of place sitting in a room with coat tie and half everyone age.   This was 20 years ago.  I went to a driving range just outside of Austin Texas to check it out.  I started watching this guy give lessons that I could relate to.  Two guys sat behind me and made comments but I didn't turn around.  This guy kept everything  simple.  When the guy behind starting taking he lesson, I realized it was Tom Kite.  I asked his dad what the instructors name was and he said Harvey Penick.  I said Harvey who?\n\nThe PGA is coming up with some volunteer certification programs, I don't think that will solve the problem.  \n\nOne problem no one has prove anything and no checks.  I came unglued one night when I came across a infocomerical with my cart boy in it.  He said he played on the Pepsi Tour and was Teacher of the Year....... I set him to take his PAT the next week and never saw him again.  The PGA section called me and said he shot 115 on the first round, so they sent him packing.
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This request sounds a little suspicious.  Why do you need free samples.  It seems to me that if this individual has made a good impression doing supply teaching, s/he should be able to get legitimate letters of recommendation.
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I'm assuming you mean in the UK? Try http://hometown.aol.com/kalhomeed/ and http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kentandlondonHomeEducators/
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I'm a professor and I read it.  Most professors know about it.\n\nIs it worth a post?  Who knows.  My students tell me that they often consult it when they are choosing between course sections taught by several different professors and they want some guidance about which to choose.\n\nThey have also told me that the students who post on the site are usually highly emotionally motivated (either positively or negatively), so the posts are often extreme in one direction or the other.
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I have a few times.   It's a lot of fun, and good to do with younger kids.  (if you pick the right ones).\n\nI suggest it.\n\nYou can find it here.. http://www.geocaching.com
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I'd say good name and great location but the rest ... it's up to you to find out. I've heard it was pretty kafkaian the administration there and the teachers are way over their heads. Students are very stuck up and there's no school spirit! Try concordia or UdeMontreal you'd be better served!