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As a teacher looking for a job, I find it frustrating to see so many openings in special education that I am not qualified for.
(Bad attitude day for Jenny)
Money is not going to buy us better education. As Cow says, efficient use of the money allotted will.
I think more teachers need to be trained in differentiation. I'm doing it now, and it really works. It's hard to learn and implement, because it involves risking your reputation while you learn how to do it. But very worth it once you get the hang of it.
My thoughts aren't very coherent right now (not feeling well - might be getting sick - brain is muzzy) so maybe I'll comment more later.
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Jenny G, Apply for the Sp. Ed. certification anyway. You should be able to get either a waiver or a preliminary certificate, enough to be hired, if you want to take classes.
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I don't know about differentiation. To me, it's a small step away from reversion to the one-room-schoolhouse.
Students function on different levels. Students should be taught according to the levels on which they function. These levels do not correspond with age groups.
Trying to teach several levels in the same learning environment shortchanges each.
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