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The New Teacher Page
This site offers advice, ideas, and links for "education students, student teachers, first-year teachers, teacher certification candidates, and those who think maybe, just maybe, they'd like to be an educator someday.


Characteristic Behaviors of Gifted and Talented Students
Written by Susan Winebrenner
Gifted students may exhibit many, but not all, of the characteristics listed here. When you observe students consistently exhibiting these behaviors, the possibility that they are gifted is very strong.


Inspiring Teachers
This site is run by veteran teachers who want to help beginning teachers. There are many resources including message boards, a newsletter, links and a great book called "Survival Kit for New Teachers."


Project Approach
Dr. Sylvia Chard at the University of Alberta in Canada, offers guidance and examples to educators contemplating a project approach. Topics include theory, topic selection, and planning.


Canadian Teachers Chatboard
A place to have your questions answered.


 

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