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How tos for the learners and the learned; tips and tricks to help you study effectively, survive your school years, impress your teachers and more.
Practical Classroom Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream for Upper Primary Lesson Ideas
Hello my name is Matthew Baker and I trained in Drama, Applied Theatre and Education at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. I’ve been making theatre for 10 years with different communities, including schools. I’ve put on A Midsummer Night’s Dream three times on two different continents with children as young as eight playing the lead roles. I’ve run lots of workshops and classes about the story. It’s my favourite play and I love teaching it.
By Matthew Baker3 years ago in Education
How to Write a Successful Research Proposal. Top Story - February 2021.
In my first semester of graduate school, I wrote a research proposal for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships Program. I had no guidance on how to write a proposal for this very competitive fellowship program. Many websites seem to contradict each other on the guidance that they gave. Ultimately, I was unsuccessful at attaining the fellowship.
By Alana Rister3 years ago in Education
Truly Understanding it
We all hate being wrong but it often gives us room for growth. Recently, I’ve analyzed misconceptions I have had, and ones that many others have had in an attempt to identify at least one cause. Ever since I have been mindful about how I read and analyze information and I feel more confident in my ideas.
By Kellen Pifer3 years ago in Education
Don't Tell Writers "Tell a Good Story"
“If everyone could write a good story, then we would have nothing but good stories.” This is the most obvious statement in the world. Unless you’re a Dada-ist, or in modern parlance a “shitposter", you are more than likely making an effort to appeal to some sort of audience. Yet we all know there are plenty of piss-poor works of fiction in the world. You can probably name at least one novel you hate. One popular author you consider over-rated. Hemmingway.
By E.L. Buchanan3 years ago in Education
Writing Articles is an Investment in Time or Money
Writing articles is an investment. You either invest time or money — there’s no getting away from that. If it were possible to push a button and instantly and automatically have a 100%-original and quality article created for you, then maybe you could just sit back in your lounge chair sipping a cocktail on the beach and have your business continue to grow on autopilot thanks to using best essay writing services. But the next best thing is to discover a way to create fresh, unique, high-value content in a flash — and that’s exactly what you’ll learn on this site.
By Steven Shirley3 years ago in Education
Opportunity to play
Learning is a lifelong process. A process that begins long before children attend their first day of kindergarten. Whether you send your children to a daycare, developmental center, Headstart program, or keep them home; the first few years are crucial to set the foundation for learning.
By Cindy Pinch3 years ago in Education
Back to my Masters
I am one week out before Term 1 begins and I am trying to prepare, frantically. Because last year, my first year back in uni for graduate studies after a decade of a career in the arts, was an abysmal failure. Out of two semesters, I passed a mere two classes total.
By Kitty Shu Baldwin3 years ago in Education
Writing an Essay in 6 Hours (or less): A guide to University life
Hello, I'll keep this introduction short since you are probably in a time squeeze. I'm currently finishing my degree at university and wanted to help those who might not have learnt the skill of last minute essay writing. This isn't an answer to your essay, but a format (with added tips) for you to speed through a 3000 word essay. I cannot guarantee any specific mark, but it has worked for me in so far that I haven't failed any essay's since early high school and I've kept an upper 2:1 average for college (UK marking standards). Lets get right to it then,
By TheSmallThings3 years ago in Education
12 Good Study Habits to Learn and Love
Are you someone who is struggling with school? Check out some of these tips to get you to be a better learner. 1. BUY YOUR BOOK - In high school you are given books from your teachers. If you begin to read and realize that you don’t understand as much as you thought you would, check the ISBN number and go online to buy the book for yourself. Chances are it’s much cheaper than purchasing one from your school. Good sites to check out are www.half.com , or www.amazon.com . Amazon is especially good if you want to check the prices of books that are brand new and compare them to a used book. The used ones are usually significantly cheaper than those that are new. Once you purchase a book, it is yours to write in, draw in, and highlight.
By Mark Almont3 years ago in Education