In a recent interview conducted with Prof. Jordan Shapiro of Temple University, he stated that although digital tools such as video games can be very beneficial for learning, nothing will ever replace a good teacher. Good teachers can be found in schools everywhere, regardless of whether its a public vs private school education or the particular […]
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Silent Letters
One of the more annoying things about the English language is its high content of silent letters. A whopping 60% of English words include silent letters in them. These letters can create a problem for both writers and readers, and certainly for those of us who are studying English as a second language. Many English […]
How to Motivate Students
Keeping students motivated is one of the greatest all time mysteries. To me, it seems that motivation is a lot easier in younger grades. During higher education schooling, many students already have some desire to stay motivated in order to succeed, so a lot of that burden falls on them in the form of self-motivation. […]
Creating a Safe Classroom Environment
Establishing a safe and comfortable environment in the classroom – indeed, in the entire school – is crucial. Part of the teacher’s job to create that environment, and make sure that the classroom is a space where education and learning can take place. Safety in the Classroom Students are a shifty bunch, be they in […]
Than vs Then, Wait, When?
“Then” and “than” are used very regularly by anyone who speaks English, and they are among the most frequently used words in the English language. But do you know when to use then vs than?There are many people who incorrectly use these words, causing confusion and misunderstanding. Sentence structure is important, as is correct word […]
How to Come Away with the Most Information from a Lecture – Part B
Many courses in college still consist of good old-fashioned lecture-type lessons. In some cases, students beginning college make a very disturbing realization: they never learned how to properly listen to a lecture. This causes the effectiveness of such lessons to drop. As a student, it is important to develop lecture skills, in order to take […]
Where to Get the Best Education
The Best Schools In the World The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has just released the largest ever global school rankings report. The results are not too surprising to some, and perhaps very surprising to others. First of all, let us take a look at this ranking system. It spanned 76 countries, worldwide. […]
History of the English language – Part I
We take English for granted, what with it being an international language which has been spoken for so many years. It has so many dialects, accents, and vernaculars, that it seems it has been around forever. Not so. We will do a brief rundown discussing the history of the English language to see how we […]
Tips For the Classroom: Inside and Out
How to Make the Most of a Field Trip Until 5th grade, I was the perfect student. I handed in all of my assignments on time, got good grades, and generally did well on tests. But then I discovered a truth that still continues to be a big part of who I am – if […]
Top 5: Create a Positive Testing Atmosphere in the Classroom
If you enter a classroom where an exam is about to take place, you will most likely see a lot of the same things. Students reading, writing, pacing, biting their nails. An exam can be a very stressful thing. Some tests, such as SATs or APs can count for a lot, and it isn’t strange […]