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Seven Things That Stop Teachers from Leaving Their Jobs (And How to Overcome Them)
I've talked to a lot of disillusioned teachers. They want to quit but they can't, for various reasons. In this article, I'm going to run through some of those and give some handy hints to those who really can't face the classroom any more, but are stopped by these key things:
Sebastian PhillipsPublished 6 years ago in EducationWays to Help Your Child Succeed in School
Parents have a decision in their child's education. While it is true, some parents have fewer choices but there are always decisions that will guide your child to success. Here are a few ideas to boost this success. You do not have to do them all to see success and the idea can be changed as it will work for your family unit.
How To Survive Your First Semester at Uni
Having only been at uni for one semester, it seems a bit pointless to write something like this as I am probably just as clueless as people who haven't gone to uni yet, but I know that if I had read something like this there would definitely be a few things I would've done differently.
Sophie MoulePublished 6 years ago in EducationWhat I Learned in My Gap Year
College has always been a rocky boat for me, especially leading up to my high school graduation. One minute I wanted to go, the next I didn’t. Looking back I always subconsciously knew that I wasn’t ready. I wasn’t really ready to give myself the huge responsibility that is college. I finally decided (very last minute) that I would take a year off to work. I would save up money and put it all towards my future education. Little did I know that my decision to take a year would affect everyone I knew, because everyone decided to give me their opinions on my life!!! (Notice my angry sarcasm?) Some family supported my decision fully; they said that college isn't for everyone and you can't force it. Some even tried to convince me that I shouldn't go at all. Other family looked at me like I killed someone. They told me that I was making a huge mistake. It was a wild couple of months, especially when the holidays came around. All I dealt with that year was people telling me what was right for me. Trust me, none of them knew what was right for me. Only I knew what was right for me. First thing I learned: You can't listen to anyone else but yourself. You live for you.
Emily FinniganPublished 6 years ago in Education7 Things to Know for Living Away from Home
Let's face it...moving away from home is a big deal. Whether you're wanting to get away from your family or you're heading off to college, moving away is kind of scary and intimidating.
Luci FilmoryPublished 6 years ago in EducationMy First Day As a Teacher!
I could never forget that day. Four years of tough work and a lifetime dreaming about it landed me in the spot where I stood that day, my first classroom.
Maurice BernierPublished 6 years ago in EducationCollege and Drug Abuse
For many young adults, college will be their first introduction to a life lived without constant supervision. They find themselves pushed out of the nest, and into an educational pressure cooker.
Aeden Smith-AhearnPublished 6 years ago in EducationThe Importance of the Arts
Whether people are willing to admit it or not, the arts are currently under attack in our nation's education. Funding is being pulled away from the arts or, in some cases, arts programs are getting cut from the programs offered entirely. Sometimes this is done in an effort to allocate funds to another department, like sporting programs, and others it's done in an effort to cut corners in a tight budget. Despite the quality of excuse, severely cutting the funding of arts programs or arts programs altogether can be highly detrimental to the students' overall educational experience.
Megan MedeirosPublished 6 years ago in EducationSchool Survival Guide
We all know school is a burden. You have to wake up early, make friends, complete endless homework assignments, follow the useless rules, and all the while pretend to be happy to be there. Now, don't get me wrong, school is a privilege. Many kids out there would do anything for an education, but the struggles that come with school are almost too much to bear. Hopefully, tackling each day is about to get a lot easier.
Lauren KeplingerPublished 6 years ago in Education5 Surprising Benefits of Community Colleges
Four-year universities are no longer the staple of postsecondary education. More and more people are beginning to realize the benefits of enrolling at a community college after graduating high school, and the future of these two-year institutions is looking up. Here are some of the amazing advantages of these smaller schools.
Alice MinguezPublished 6 years ago in EducationFrom STEM to ESL
Having dedicated (or sacrificed, depending on your point of view) the final 5 years of my 20s to taking a foundation degree in physics and maths, followed by a Bachelor’s degree in physics, I am frequently asked why I am an English teacher rather than a physics and/or maths teacher. Allow me to explain.
Grace EnglishPublished 6 years ago in EducationThe Key to Language Learning
A lot of people want to learn a new language but quickly give up once they discover how challenging language-learning can be. I never really understood that. I’ve always been the type of person that was constantly thinking, “That can’t be THAT hard.” Because of this feeling, and for many other reasons, I decided to try to learn one of the hardest languages in the world: Chinese. Here is what I found to be helpful when learning a new language.
Jordyn GoolsbyPublished 6 years ago in Education