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For many people, test results only seem to be the basis for educators in evaluating whether students pass or fail the subject. Because this is often the assumption, many students have considered grades as their main motivation for learning at … Continue reading
One of the major struggles teachers face with young children is getting their attention. Often times than not, attention span issues are related to children more than older kids or even adults. You could always shock them into attention by … Continue reading
Classroom teachers are constantly faced with new challenges in school. Some due to the complexities exhibited by children with learning problems or disabilities. Learning does not just comprise cognitive development. Emotional aspects should also be considered to balance the desired … Continue reading
It’s very easy to say, but teaching adults is very different from teaching children. However, sometimes it is difficult to put this truism into practice. It requires a change of mindset and frequently teachers themselves have only been taught the … 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
The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) can be challenging, especially for the teachers. On the other side of the fence, we have parents who only want the best for the kids. We have to understand that they are expecting a lot from … Continue reading
Purple Day started when Cassidy Megan, a lovely kid from Nova Scotia, Canada, came up with the idea of wearing something purple to educate people about epilepsy. Suffering from her own seizures, she wanted to tell the others that they’re … Continue reading
Teachers have always had to wear many different hats. From storyteller to manager, our everyday skills cross over into so many very different areas. Here are just some of the skills and attributes of a good teacher. Manager We teachers … Continue reading
If I were asked about teaching between being efficient or being effective I would say both. Why? In teaching, it primarily requires certain skills that one must possess to be able to face the high demands of whether to be an efficient teacher or an effective … Continue reading
As a teacher, you will inevitably have to someday face the tough situation of helping your students deal with death. This could come in a number of forms: a beloved teacher or staff member may pass, or a student may … Continue reading