User talk:Scopp001

Welcome to Wikibooks, Scopp001!

Hi
I am also a math education major, and yes it is hard to teach students who don't want to learn and i am sure you get that a lot in math, i ow i did when i was tutoring. I have a few questions, so you are already a math teacher? did you ve to take up to calc 4 in order to get your math education degree? If so, have you had to use it since? i love algebra, stat, geometry, like you, but i hate calc!

Hello! Yes, I am currently teaching in a high school. This year has started off very well, and I feel that my students are not only learning, but willing to learn! (very exciting!) I am actually working on a provisional license. I was an Applied Math major, but only had to complete up to Calc 3. I have not really used that though and don't really expect to. I actually would not mind teaching calculus, I'm not so sure about geometry though! Good luck! Scopp001 (talk) 01:13, 13 September 2008 (UTC)

Hi, my name is Tish Hawkins. Your bio really struck a chord with me. I can tell that you are someone who has already encountered the difficulties of teaching, and your honesty is refreshing. I see that you've had students who really don't seem willing to learn. I think it's not a stretch to say that most teachers truly enjoyed being students. So how can we connect to those who (unaccountably) want nothing to do with learning? How can we re-ignite their curiosity? Can we connect the subject matter at hand with something else they find interesting? Sadly - how can we neutralize their presence in the classroom is nothing can be done? (After all, we want nothing to interfere with the education of those who want to learn.) I hope this class, and other classes I take, will answer some of these questions. Perhaps you can also help me answer some of these questions. I appreciate the fact that you are always there as a support for your students - that is a wonderful quality for a teacher to have. I'm glad this year you have willing students! They are lucky to have you. Take care. Ehawk008 (talk) 22:38, 14 September 2008 (UTC)