classroom culture in relation to teaching and learning.It is better to answer according to your experience in teaching.
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OK...I'm thinking that you are refering to class dynamics and this is what I am basing my answer on.  All classes have a dynamic.  For instance, one of my classes is very motivated.  The majority of the kids in the class care very much about their grades and come from very stable families that put a strong emphasis on education.  As a result, teaching them is a dream.  They are open to new ideas and easily adapt to change.  These kids are sponges and absorb everything.  Because the entire class dynamic is very motivated, they are learning more because they are all open to it and look down upon those that are not trying to learn as much as they can.  Also, I can be creative with them because they are always open for a challenge.\n\nIn another case, I have had a couple of classes that had very head-strong children in them.  The dynamics of these classes are awful.  Because of their strong personalities, I spent less time teaching and more time getting them to understand that I got the degree and they had not yet passed middle school.  As a result, these kids did not learn much from me and I admit that.\n\nSo the dynamics of a class directly influences how well one teaches and how much students learn.
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D.) Teachers can use surveys as useful tools. If many people in the class enjoy  Activity X (whatever most like to do) the teacher can find ways to teach his subject matter through that activity or through discussion of that activity. For example, an English language teacher learns that his students really like popular music. He can then use examples from song lyrics to teach the students various parts of speech and their usage.
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If this is a true evaluation, you have to talk about the subject being evaluated, which happens to your group. You could keep saying "the group" over and over, but that will get pretty lame after a while. I would reccomend that you just go with it, use "we." After all, you are part of the group. I don't think your teacher/prof will mind. As for past tense, that really only applies to discussing literature. You should be ok with talking in past tense about things that are done and over with.
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India!\n\nIt is an incredible place filled with so much culture. As diverse as we believe we are in America, you see a much broader diversity in beliefs there. Not only would I love to teach there, I feel that by teaching students, I would be learning so much myself. I had the priviledge of visiting a school in India. (I'll try to attach a web address to see the pictures, but I'm not much of a techie.) The curiosity the children had was contagious. They wanted to know more and more about my country and my life. Just as I couldn't stop asking them to describe theirs. There was a tenderness about the people I met in India. A gentle relaxed nature that allowed them to stop and listen with an open mind. This is when learning can take place. When you are open to other possibilities besides those you are accustomed to. I love this question as much as I love the thought of going abroad to teach. Thank you for letting me think on this one!
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The teachers must be educated to the cultural differences.  A child who is in a culture that is quiet will have to be encouraged more etc.\n\nI am a firm believer, that when in Rome.....\n\nThat means that the only way for children to assimilate into our culture is to be exposed to it and participate in it.\n\nOf course, we can also teach about other cultures, so that children have knowledge of and understand their classmates better.  This would also encourage cultural pride, by letting each child know that their culture is important enough to teach about in a country where every culture is present.
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Know the material covered in class, it's really that simple. I've found I remember the most when I try and absorb as much as I can when it is actually being gone over in lecture. Often times for me, this means not taking any notes (typically all that you need to know is covered in your class text) and focusing on understanding the concepts being gone over.
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One is 'what' is taught and the other is the 'way in which' it is taught.
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While it is true that teachers are human and may not word a question exactly right that makes it clear, they do not ask the "wrong" question.  They are asking the student what they believe is important for the student to learn and know.  If you pay attention in class, the teacher usually gives out clues during lectures as to what they think is important for you to know; also when they point out certain readings, that is usually important material to know.
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This question is kinda tricky to answer, because no one can ever tell story from both point of view (objectively). Right now, I'm a lecturer assistant in my university, and now "lecturing" students in lab while the lecturer give lessons in class. So in the context of student's lab mark, it's all in my hand.\n\nSometimes, you can't judge people based on what is "seen", because you never be the person. If you ever tried to be in the person's position, sometimes (or maybe OFTEN) you can understand why the person is taking that kind of decision.\n\nIn my point of view as a lecturer assistant, I often found that: \n\n- some student are so lazy even they are smart (such like doesn't giving any attention while I'm giving lesson in front of lab), and \n\n- some student are work and study so hard (and willing to come to my home to study even it's 10 in night), even they are not dilligent. \n\nFor me, I will "reward" or "regard" student who are work or study harder with a more slightly higher grade than he should get. But with the student who are very lazy, even though they are smart, they will get their mark "as is", without any "modification".\n\nAnd you know, IMHO, the "skill" to get closer and have some relationship with teachers is considered a "skill" also that must be learnt while we are still sitting in the classroom seat. I can say don't blame entirely on your professor if she gives higher grade to her favourite student. Instead of complaining, why don't YOU becoming her favourite student also? If you've already understand that smart brain is not her primary criteria at all (you said that they are NOT good at all, don't you), then it will be some other criteria that they have and you don't. Why you don't seek their plus sector, and make them yours?\n\nIMHO, people who are good at lobbying other people, mostly will reach their success sooner than other people who are only depends on their smart brain, but lack of personal confidence in talking with much older people like your professor. Maybe they are not lack of personal confidence, but only doesn't care too much about people around them. A Professor is also a human, and a human needs attention and care, even though he is Albert Einstein!\n\nWell, that's just me. I pray for your success in your study! =)
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The correct statement is "Experience makes the best teachers"... so it depends on the experience of the parents as to whether or not they "know best".\n\nIf you are ACTUAL going to debate this (as in a formal debate class) lean your pros to pointing out how experience is an invaluable teacher and how children do not have the frame of reference nor the maturity to make many choices.\n\nIf you need to defend the Con side, point out how parents often do not follow their own advice and how actions speak louder than words and children learn through doing and lessons learned by action are retained longer than mere words.  You can also use case files of child abuse to point out parents who did not know best and how parenthood is not license, regulated, taught or monitored.
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A good English Teacher in my opinion is someone who listens to their student and willing to help their student with what it is that they are working on. They are able to connect with a student on an interpersonal level and encourages as well as mentor them to love English. Help them accomplish their goals in my opinion and be passionate about English.
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I use novels and films quite often in my courses (in comparative religion).  Many of my colleagues in other departments do so as well.  \n\nHowever, the statement that "people learn best from narrative" is not always true.  People have many different learning styles.  Some are tactile learners, for instance.  \n\nI have learned that the most effective professors will incorporate many different types of materials into their syllabi so that they are able to accommodate a broad range of learning styles.
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I think it's fine for teachers to come here and ask for advice/suggestions to use as effective teaching tools/techniques. \n\n But when teachers-or any other professional for that matter- come here and ask the general public to provide them w/information that they need and is the basis needed to perform their job...in a teacher's case---curriculum, then maybe it does come across as being "lazy".\nBased on the past questions you've asked, there's not really anything there save but 1 or 2, that you couldn't have typed in your own search for....probably within the same amount of time it took for you to log in and post your question here....and the info found could've been printed out in the same or less time then it takes for you to keep checking for posted answers.\n\nTurn the table here...how do you feel when you see students on here asking us to provide them with the FLAT OUT answer to their homework questions--with NO explanations.  They don't want to know nor do they care HOW it's done, they just want to GET it done.   Perhaps that's the light some see your questions in?
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Teachers are not hard to get along with if you follow their rules. Treat them with respect, and complete your assignments on time. They are there to help you. In college I found that when I got to know my professors and asked for help when I needed it that I usally had a pleasant experience. When I didnt do so I tended to struggle more then normal. Teachers jobs are about building strong moral character, and providing a stepping stone for the student to be successful in the world. They are not there to destroy your future or make you suffer. Most of the time when you are having problems with a teacher its because you are not getting the lessons that they feel you need to learn, talk to them and they will address the issues that they feel you need to improve on. The more you listen the better off you are, that shows a willingness to learn, the more you ask questions the better off you are, that shows the desire to increase your knowledge.
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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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There is research showing everything.  Most teachers do show growth in their students in a school year.  Not all students are on grade level but they show some growth.
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It depends a lot on the individual learner, and what exactly they have to remember about the letters and/or the numbers. Everyone has learning preferences - things that help that individual learn/remember things better - and each person is unique. After over 15 years of teaching, I've yet to find that there's anything that's easier or harder for everyone --- it always depends on the individual learner.