For Teachers

Choosing the right college can be daunting for high school students. With many factors to consider, prospective college-bound students must understand the differences between weighted and unweighted GPAs. Weighted GPAs are calculated differently than regular or unweighted GPAs and can give a student an advantage when applying to specific colleges. This article will review the …

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Do you need help to keep your class on-task and focused? If the answer is “yes, ” you’re not alone – teaching young minds can be challenging! All too often, children start to get bored or distracted in classroom settings. That’s why educators need to know how to effectively grab their students’ attention and engage …

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Teachers are an essential part of our society. They pave the way for our children’s future by giving them the great gift of learning. There are many desirable traits that a teacher could have that could affect the way they teach. But there are only some that make an impact on their students. Studies have shown …

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Every child learns to make sense of the world through playing, including children with special needs. It’s part of growing up. Although there may be some challenges in encouraging them to participate in different activities, they still have some capacity to engage in play. Particular adaptations and support provided by the parents and older peers …

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When we talk, we’d like to think that the person who we are talking to understand what we mean. That isn’t always the case and you know it. That’s why we take great pains in changing our intonation. And yet, as much as we want to pretend that we understanding all the nuances of communication, …

The Best Way for Teachers to Communicate with Their Remote Learning Students Read More »

How teaching is being done right now is very much different from how things were done by our ancestors. In the past, all it took is some open space and some trees for shade and, voila, you already have a classroom where you can share your knowledge and understanding of life. Today, it takes a …

Managing Your Classroom in the 21st Century Read More »

Lawyers, doctors, pilots, engineers, businessmen, politicians — all these professionals were able to pursue their distinctive careers because of teachers. Without our beloved professors and advisers, there will be no one to teach us and hone our abilities and potentials. More so, teachers play a vital role in education. They are the ones responsible for …

There is No End in Learning: Why Professional Development is Important for Educators Read More »

Long-haul international travellers make money during their travel by answering any job vacancies they can qualify for. But some take it a step further by applying for long-term positions covered by their visa terms. A favourite occupation among travellers is teaching—specifically, teaching English as a Second Language. Given the daily stress associated with teaching, why …

An International Challenge: Teaching at in a Foreign Country Read More »

Is your kid finally at that age wherein they can be enrolled in a daycare center? As a parent, this is surely exciting for you but to your kid, this might be jarring. Kids, especially toddlers, usually do not respond to change that positively, especially since they are dependent on you at this stage. It …

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