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How to keep personal biases aside while teaching young students
I am a highly opinionated person who is never afraid to voice personal views and biases, no matter how different they are from popular beliefs (Santa Claus is real, okay?). But I tread carefully while expressing my personal views in the classroom as it can have a deep impact on the way my students think. Manipulating students’ thought processes and making intellectual replicas of myself is the last thing our society needs (one is enough - trust me!). So, how can a teacher keep his/her personal biases aside while teaching students?
By Ethan Miller4 years ago in Education
How to Prepare Your Homeschool Teen for College
A teen who has been homeschooled needs a different type of preparation for college than a teen who has attended public school. After all, your teen will no longer be learning in a familiar home environment. Plus, he or she will be responsible for keeping track of assignments, tests, exams, papers and more. Parents of homeschooled teens can do a lot to prepare their children for the new environment and daily activities they will encounter while away at college. Check out a few things you can do to prepare your homeschooled teen for college.
By Rick Delgado4 years ago in Education
Advice for Writing the Dreaded Drabble
Okay, so if you’re not familiar with the ‘Drabble’, then I envy you. I had to produce one for university. Write a story in just 100 words. Sounds easy, yeah? It’s not! I struggled more with this, than I did writing a complete script for a play.
By Rebecca Smith4 years ago in Education
Cutting-edge Education: How To Leverage Technology For Learning
In recent years, There has been global excitement around the progressive potential of learning and technology. In the United States alone, spending on educational technology has now exceeded $13 billion.
By Emma Williams4 years ago in Education
Help! I’m a Substitute Teacher with No Lesson Plans! Part 1
If you are a substitute teacher, especially if you have been in the game for a while, there is no doubt that you have run into the horrific scenario of walking into a classroom with confusing lesson plans, missing materials, or no lesson plans at all. You may have had to fight the urge to run out of the classroom screaming because every teacher knows that failure to plan is a plan to fail. Most teachers will agree that having to teach a group of students without sufficient plans and supplies can be extremely stressful.
By Haley Peterson4 years ago in Education
The Different Sections of a Homeschool Memory Book
Having a homeschool memory book can be a great source of memories. On one hand it's a good record of academic progress. On another, it's a way to measure and remember certain milestones. Memory books are creative road maps of your child's path, past, present, and possibly future.
By Karla Davisio4 years ago in Education
3 Tips for Creating a Purposeful Classroom Library. Top Story - January 2020.
Classroom libraries are becoming more popular in schools across the nation. No longer do students have to go to a school library to get books of their choice. Instead, students can conveniently grab a book right from their classroom library. With the horror of skimming through the shelves of a large library, and going through the lengthy checkout process, Students are able to choose books from a wide range of genres and topics.
By Anthony Austin II4 years ago in Education
20+ Assignment Writing Tips to Creating a Masterpiece
An assignment is an important task in a student’s life. This is a scorecard of the knowledge he gained in that particular subject. Many students struggle with writing a flawless assignment that can score an A+. So, here is a list of 20+ assignment writing tips shared by the experts who provide online assignment help to students across the globe. Let’s get started...
By John Noels5 years ago in Education
Feeling Overwhelmed: How to Differ Great Online Learning Resources from Shady Ones
Online learning has many advantages. The most obvious is that you can save time by learning from home. Since the hours are flexible, you can fit them in between your work hours and other chores. And the price is a bonus. Many of the courses and resources available on the Internet are more affordable for anyone operating on a tight budget.
By Natasha Lane5 years ago in Education
3 Best Approaches to Writing an Argumentative Essay Nobody Will Tell You
In academic writing, there are different types of essay writing. Argumentative essay is one of the most popular in which the writer has to present arguments on both sides with evidence. The motive of writing an argumentative essay is to make your readers convince to your side of the story. In it, though you will discuss one idea, you need to acknowledge the other one. It aims to persuade the audience to see things from your perspective. To write an argumentative essay, you’re required to make a claim. Claims can be of different types, such as fact, definition, value, cause & effect, and policy.
By John Noels5 years ago in Education