Tuesday, June 7, 2011

What teachers should wear(some tips)

  • Loose-fitting and well-tailored is best. - If you're a curvaceous womanly woman, avoid clingy tops and rump-hugging bottoms in favor of less distracting clothing. Gym-loving men might want to avoid muscle tees, too.
  • Stay stylish, but not too much so. - You want to appear "with it" but you don't need to blindly follow every passing fad to a fault. A teeny-bopper persona is not a wise one to cultivate when dealing with parents who hope you're wise and responsible as you guide their young and impressionable children. Look for the classic in your closet or head to the mall for the old standards you still need. Men - dress pants and tucked-in button-downs are best.
  • Some people say avoid sleeveless. - It's a personal preference, perhaps, but I've heard it suggested that sleeveless is too casual for the classroom. Consider sleeves for a more put-together and adult look.
  • If you're young, be extra careful. - No ageism here, just realism. It's likely that you are pre-judged as lacking teaching experience and hey, it's probably true, right? If you are just starting out or look particularly young, take steps to make your appearance more mature. This goes for men as well as women. In the age of botox and obsession with youth, this might sound counter-intuitive, but teaching is one profession where a youthful look does not always inspire initial confidence; that is until your kick-ass teaching chops show them what's really underneath your youthful exterior!
  • Makeup is not necessarily your friend. - Believe me, I wish I could wear lots of colorful cosmetic looks to school. That's me when I'm at home. But a peacock's palette on your lovely face is not exactly classroom-appropriate. Save the more daring hues for home.
  • For shoes, comfort is king. - Avoid trendy too-high heels and opt for sensible flats that can last all day. For the most part, tennies are out, but maybe for field trips or Jog-a-thon day, you could get away with it.
  • Leave the bling at home. - K-6 teaching is a messy job. Don't chance an accident or the loss of meaningful jewelry. Simple, classic, and minimal are the key words here. Men - this might go even more so for you.
These general tips should set you off on the right track as a teacher - putting your best foot forward and earning respect right off the bat.

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Universities in Denmark

Studying in Denmark offers international students many opportunities for personal, academic or professional development. Students have the following options to choose from.  The student follow a full-time study program at undergraduate or postgraduate level and finish with a Danish award or a joint/double degree.Exchange students usually come to Denmark via an institutional, a bilateral or a multilateral exchange program and follow courses of their own choice at the host institution for one or two semesters. They are also called 'non-degree students' because they finalise their studies at their home institution with transfer of credit for their studies in Denmark. Guest students are accepted on the same conditions as exchange students, but come from institutions with no cooperation agreement with the Danish host institution.At undergraduate level, three types of degrees are offered at different types of institutions – each with well-defined profiles and qualities. This gives the international students a great variety of study options depending on their interest; be they mainly research-oriented or of a more professional and applied character.

  • 3-year bachelor degree programs in all academic fields offered by the research universities.
  • 3-4 year professional bachelor programs in field such as business, engineering, it nursing, education and social work offered by university colleges and higher education colleges. These institutions have a professional focus and combine theoretical studies with applied research and practical application in many different fields. Some are placed in the larger cities, others in more tranquil surroundings in smaller towns.
  • 2-year academy profession degrees in fields such as business, technology, multimedia, food industry, tourism etc offered by Academies of Professional Higher Education. They are fairly newly established mergers of smaller institutions with very strong linkages with the regional business and industry.