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Picture this, you’re a teacher navigating the tricky waters of a modern-day classroom. It’s not just about marking papers and teaching lessons; it’s also about treading carefully around ethical issues that arise. But what are these issues, and how do … Continue reading
They say entrepreneurs are born and not taught, they also say that about athletes, mathematicians and any other person with a specialist application you can think of. However, like any of the aforementioned, if a person is not given an … Continue reading
With times constantly changing our values and what we want for our children are constantly changing too. And many of the old fashioned values and concepts that we once held as very important are now being forgotten or abandoned. This … Continue reading
Many English-speaking foreigners travel to Japan to teach English. Many of them truly have a great time in the classroom because of their love for education and children. They know that teaching English to Japanese students isn’t tantamount to speaking … Continue reading
It has been a common practice at school or at home to have egg-related activities during Easter. Humpty Dumpty must be very pleased to see eggs of various kinds, dominating the topic of the day across the world. Some of … Continue reading
Children’s brains are like a sponge that absorb everything that they see, hear, feel and experience. Ever have problems with kids misplacing your lipstick or a pair of your socks because they played with them? Well you see, the things … Continue reading
Many high school students fret over the decision of which college to apply to. Choosing a college major may be an even greater source of anxiety. After all, your college major will determine your career options when you get out … Continue reading
For college students, studying in another country can be a wonderful learning opportunity and a life-changing experience. Not everybody gets the opportunity to live in a different country and learn its culture firsthand. If you are considering a study abroad … Continue reading
For years there has been a certain stigma attached to qualifications achieved online – the majority of us simply didn’t (and often still don’t) believe that they held the same weight and value as a qualification gained in the classroom. … Continue reading
Some people may think tablets are nothing more than fancy toys for those who love electronics. That’s an opinion that more and more teachers are starting to disagree with as they see the benefits of tablets in the classroom. Tablets … Continue reading