Mr. Teacher
Can you hear me now?
by John Pearson
February 26, 2009
One of the advantages to teaching at an elementary school and not a high school is that I don't have to deal with certain issues with my kids, at least not as much. Topping the list is the issue of cell phones in the classroom.
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John Pearson is a third-grade math and science teacher in Dallas, Texas. He has degrees in mechanical engineering from Duke University and Texas A&M, so most consider his math abilities adequate enough to teach nine-year olds. He is also the author of Learn Me Good (Lulu, 2006), a funny, fictionalized account of his first year in education. Read more at www.learnmegood.com
Column Archive
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Wheel of Jeopardy!
by John Pearson
July 22, 2008, 12:00 amI have a confession to make. I am a Grade-A game show fanatic. My favorite has always been Jeopardy! which I record every day and watch while I eat dinner. Snicker all you want, but do YOU know the capital of New Zealand or who invented movable type? (answers at the bottom of the column) Read More
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Adventures in Tutoring
by John Pearson
July 21, 2008, 2:51 amThe other tutors and I had some pretty good interaction with the kids, going over strategies and suggestions for being a better student (sadly absent from the list -- wearing a fake mustache). On Tuesday, I was moved to the high school room. So much for bonding. Read More
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Are We Bored Yet?
by John Pearson
July 15, 2008, 12:00 amJune seemed to fly by in the blink of an eye, and August is just around the corner. Here we are half way through the summer vacation, and little Jimmy may very well be getting bored. Have no fear, Mr. Teacher is here with a few ideas to keep your kids active during the doldrums of summer. Read More
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Teaching Mythstakes!
by John Pearson
July 8, 2008, 12:00 amGood morning, class. Today I'd like to discuss a few things that I often hear about teachers and their profession. Usually coming from people NOT in the education field, these things run from little misconceptions to downright slander. Read More
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Even Teachers Still Have to Take Classes
by John Pearson
June 24, 2008, 12:00 amSchoolchildren of the world, take note! Several times each year, your teachers have the tables turned on them and must be students themselves. This is termed "Continuing Education," or "Professional Development," and it is something that teachers must undergo to maintain their certification. Read More
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What Teachers Do Over the Summer
by John Pearson
June 17, 2008, 12:00 amToday marks the conclusion of the "summer vacation" trilogy. This week, you'll get to see what some other teachers have planned. Read More
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Wake Me When it's August
by John Pearson
June 10, 2008, 12:00 amLast week, I wrote about what my (former) students' plans were for summer vacation. Six Flags over Texas and Cici's Pizza, prepare to be hit often and hit hard. This week, I thought I'd share some of my own plans for the break period. Read More
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Summer is Upon Us!
by John Pearson
June 3, 2008, 12:00 amLast week, I asked my students to write down their plans for summer vacation. I was curious about what they want to do and how they think they will spend the next few months. Read More
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TV Ideas, Take Two
by John Pearson
May 27, 2008, 12:00 amLadies and gentlemen, our long national nightmare is over! OK, so the Hollywood writers' strike ended months ago, and most of our favorite shows returned with shortened schedules. Read More
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Dress Code Blues
by John Pearson
May 20, 2008, 12:00 amWhen I started teaching at my school five years ago, there was no dress code in place. Three years ago, the bigwigs at the top of the district decided to implement a dress code. Has this change made a major impact? Read More
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