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For science and math teachers, professors, instructors, tutors to discuss pedagogy, technology, teaching methods, lesson ideas, class management. Find advice on how to best prepare your students for success.
What is the salary for a teaching assistent (TA) in USA
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Helping High Schoolers with Physics: Tips and Tricks for Tutoring Success
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Uncovering Interesting Facts: Did You Know...
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How to teach Isaac Newton the standard model and cosmology
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Looking for a good demo: make a speaker
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Discussion topic in physics for high school students
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Ineffectiveness of Teaching: Exam Results & Solutions
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Why Are Unqualified Science Teachers Prevalent in US High Schools?
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Choosing Teaching Assistants: A Story
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What College Majors Require Calc-Based Physics?
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Graduate Admissions Policy: Impact & Unintended Consequences
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How should physics be taught in high school?
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Should teacher give a reason for refusal?
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What Is the Average Hourly Rate for a Math Tutor?
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Teachers: Complex Intellectuals with Simple Emotional Needs
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Question About Grade Recording for the Instructors Out There
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How much pedagogical freedom do professors have
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Writing teacher complement letter
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Tutoring high school freshman - any advice?
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French teacher in physics and chemistry would appreciate help from colleagues
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How can I incorporate math teaching ideas into my Physics I class?
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Is the Scientific Community Covering Up Mistakes?
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Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig.
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How Can We Teach Math to Very Young Children?
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How to Succeed in Self-Teaching Chemistry?
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Teacher Distributes Sex Tape of Herself
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Worst TAing/Teaching experience.
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Opinions on SAT: Keep or Abolish?
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Being a Good TA: Advice from Undergrads & Profs
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Is Matter and Interactions the Key to Successful Introductory E&M Teaching?
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Teacher Solution Manuals - How Can I Access Them?
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What Are the Best Topics for Teaching Physics in a Fresh Grad's Career?
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4163.566% increase in Tutorial costs
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Ideas for a High School Math Club
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Teachers who shouldn't be teachers
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Teaching Maths: A Forum for Discussion
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How to teach Special Relativity to high school students
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Report: Kids less likely to graduate than parents
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Advice for a future physics teacher
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Math and Science Teachers in Demand
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Teaching calculus today in college
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Does Team-Based Learning Improve Student Attitudes and Expert-Like Thinking?
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What would you get your favorite teacher to show your appreciation?
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Preparing High School Physics Teachers
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Do you know a good site to find jobs as teacher for high schools/colleges?
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Is it Possible to Teach Yourself Advanced Math Topics?
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Will MIT Open Courseware Continue Adding Lecture Videos?
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Teacher Assistant Keeps Giving Class The Answers. grrr
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Changes in Intro Physics Instruction
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I'm going to teach you something you'll actually think is cool.
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Tutoring for 11th Grade Physics - Understanding "Stat"
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Court Ruling on Student Teacher's MySpace Photo: Justified or Unjustified?
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Teaching Arithmetic Through Physical Manipulation: A Creative Approach
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Time saving and not obscuring way of teaching special relativity theory?
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Does Twilight depict statutory rape?
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What is the best way to approach tutoring and prepare materials for students?
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Need High School Calculus Based Physics Text
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Virtual Office Hours: Benefits & Challenges
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Learn to be a Jerk - Desperate for Change
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Any Teachers? What is wrong/right with the design of your Classroom?
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Is the 3-2-2 Developmental Math Setup Effective?
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Split from Team based learning part 2: educational research issues
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1000-student enrollment lectures (possible at ASU)
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Tutoring Basic Maths for 12 Year Old - Tips & Strategies
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Is Problem-Based Learning Effective for Teaching Science Subjects?
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What are some recommended education journals for educators?
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Eye Q product to teach speed reading
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How can Team Based Learning enhance large lecture courses?
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Why are students begging for hints on tests now more than ever?
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Need to teach solar system models. Software? Online videos?
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Should QFT Be Taught from First Principles Like Weinberg?
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Will Teachers Be Allowed to Carry Guns in Schools?
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Steps to Becoming an Elementary School Teacher: Tips and Requirements
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Tutoring Algebra for 13 Year Old - Tips & Games?
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Teachers: Double Their Salary and Quantity
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Where Can I Learn Physics Without a Teacher?
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What Should I Know Before Moving Back to California for University?
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Is it ok for me to tutor other kids while still in Highschool?
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Internet-based, on-line tutoring services: Opinions
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Is $30 a Week a Fair Price for a Math Tutor?
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2007, year of the craddle robbing teachers?
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Tutorial on Argument and Fallacy
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Should a student correct a teacher?
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What actions should you take when faced with a grossly incompetent teacher?
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I’m Looking To Become an Online Tutor
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How Many Errors Can You Find in This 7th Grade Vocabulary List?
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Need a Tutor? Rates & Costs | Find a Tutor Now
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Teaching Physics to Younger Ages
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What Low-Stress Jobs Are Suitable for a Math Expert with Health Issues?
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Im in love with my maths teacher
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Teaching Resources for Tutoring High School Math
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What type of people choose to be elementary school teachers?
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Is Lack of Structure in Teaching a Common Problem Among Professors?
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How do you avoid common pitfalls when teaching/tutoring?
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Are you teaching yourself physics and maths?
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Masters to teach at community college?
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Solving Tutoring Problems: Get Help Now!
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Looking for online tutor service for daughter
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Should Professors Prioritize Teaching Over Research?
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How can I effectively teach in a seminar room without being nervous?
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