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  • May 4, 2009 at 6:58 am in reply to: Substitute Teaching #7495
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    Bill Rudin
    Upper Elementary Pre-Service Teacher

    I have worked off and on as a sub for several years while completing my M. Ed. I will be starting my full-time teaching career this coming fall and believe my experience to be invaluable. I share stories with kids about students in other schools (sometimes slightly embellished) such as “You guys are better at multiplication than the fourth graders at another school” or “That behavior reminds me why I want to teach upper elementary school instead of kindergarten.” Bottom line is that substituting is good, practical experience and provides you with fodder for teachable moments.

    January 30, 2009 at 9:16 am in reply to: Started classes to get MASTERS IN ELEMENTARY ED and was very happy to see many other men in my class #7522
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    I’m surprised (but heartened) to hear about an education class in grad school with such a high proportion of men. I just finished my M. Ed. and got very used to being the ONLY male student in my classes. Add in the fact that I’m 50 — I was unique in two ways, often being the oldest as well! Thankfully, I learned many years ago that girls don’t bite, so had no trouble surviving the ordeal. Let’s hope there is an influx of men in grad (and elementary) school classrooms. The need is certainly there.

    Bill Rudin
    Upper Elementary (Job-Hunting) Teacher

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