Dany
Dany is a NY native now residing in Hawaii where she is an English teacher (with a serious love of caffeine) at a public school. She resides with her beautiful son, 3 cats, one boyfriend, and several geckos which have illegally gained entrance to their house.
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Starbucks Closes Its Doors for 3 HoursIn order to boost its customer service reputation and improve the efficiency of its service, Starbucks takes some drastic measures this morning.
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A Guide to Moving to Hawaii or Vacationing in HawaiiThis article provides some handy important information about the state of Hawaii, its people, and what to expect if you're planning on moving to Hawaii or vacationing in Hawaii. -
Activities and Discussion Questions for Romeo and JulietThese activities and discussion questions are designed to accompany the 1996 film edition of Romeo and Juliet, starring Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio. They can be used as part of a larger unit on Shakespeare or tragic plays.
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What is MySpace?This short and concise how-to guide explains what Myspace is, how to set up an account, and important tips for users new and old.
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Sylvan and Kumon - a Learning Center ComparisonMany parents are turning to private tutoring to help their children succeed in school. Before making a choice, take a look at each program side by side to find the one that best suits your child.
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NteQ Lesson Plan for SE Hinton's the OutsidersThis is a lesson plan I created for my Master's program in Education for the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. It is designed for grades 8-12, and is easilly adaptable. It uses the NteQ lesson format, a format which fuses technology into common lessons.
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Lesson Plan: The Outsiders by S.E. HintonThis lesson was designed specifically for 8th grade students, but activities and discussion questions can be adapted to cater to older grades of students, special education, and inclusion classes.
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The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton: A Final Unit ProjectThis project was designed for 8th grade students but can be modified for older grade levels, special education, and inclusion classrooms. This project should be assigned upon completion of reading the novel.
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Surviving Student Teaching - A Guide for Up and Coming TeachersStudent teaching can be a frightening and exhilerating adventure. It is the final stage before embarking on a career educating the youth of America, and it's flat out scary! Here are some tips to help you not only survive it all, but flourish!
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Learning Theories: Exploring the Roots of KnowledgeThere are a multitude of elements that contribute to how each individual person learns and processes information. This paper explores the many different ways that people learn, and why they do so in that manner.
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Maslow and Skinner: Basic Theories on Human DevelopmentThis very short paper is a basic explanation of introductory theories of human development by BF Skinner and Abraham Maslow. This does not delve deep into the human psyche, but provides a bare bones look at the principles.
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Punishment and Rewards in the ClassroomAs teachers we often wonder how to best get what we need from our students, whether it's good academic performance or decent behavior. It's very important to understand how punishment and reward systems work in order to get what we're asking for.
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Boosting Teacher MoraleAny good teacher knows that the work associated with keeping a classroom running smoothly is endless. Teachers are worn down by responsibilities that lead to burnout and career changes.
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Brain-based ResearchAll along, scientists thought that intelligence was psychology-based. They thought that people learn based upon how much effort an individual put forth to learn. Newer research suggests that pure biology and anatomy dictate how well we learn and think.
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Theorist Research Paper on William Glasser and Choice TheoryThis paper explains Glasser's choice theory, and explores its application to classroom teachers. This paper also touches on Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory.
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What to Do with His or Her Toothbrush when the Relationship is Over?At some point, the relationship you've invested in becomes a slumber party. You stay at his place, he stays at yours, and so on.