Jason Creekmore  |  Teaching  |  0 comments  |  6 views  |  Read Full

 

Schools across the nation are experiencing ever-increasing pressure to raise student test scores. In order to meet the growing demands of student achievement, educators at all levels have created and implemented strategic plans that focus on adult controlled variables such as professional development and the purchasing of computer-based learning programs.

Vince Welsh  |  E-Learning/CALL  |  0 comments  |  3 views  |  Read Full

 

The recent advances in technology made possible by the internet have resulted in a rapidly changing world. In order to keep up with such advances, the presence of technology in the classroom has become of increasing importance.

Bruce Deitrick Price  |  English as a Foreign Language (EFL)  |  0 comments  |  15 views  |  Read Full

 

To put this article in perspective, I should mention that I write a lot of harsh articles about the counter-productive practices used in public education. A few weeks ago I wondered: well, is there any good news? Let’s approach this thing from the other direction and ask: are there still classrooms that are sensibly conducted; are there still subjects that are taught in an intelligent way?

Jaspal Kittu  |  Other  |  0 comments  |  14 views  |  Read Full

 

To make a child culturally, morally and socially responsible citizen, Right to free and compulsory Education for 6-14 years has been listed under Article 21A of the Indian Constitution. In fact, the finance commission has assigned a budget of 25 crore for the implementation of the Act.

Helen Korengold  |  Speaking/Listening  |  0 comments  |  30 views  |  Read Full

 

Listening in the foreign language is the most difficult skill for most learners. Here are some suggestions for improving those listening skills, and recommendations for foreign language learning programs.

Ola Zur  |  Grammar  |  0 comments  |  34 views  |  Read Full

 

English tenses have proven themselves to be one of the most confusing subjects for an English learner. But they don't have to be. Here is a simple and practical explanation.

Dan Castro  |  Learning Methodology  |  0 comments  |  39 views  |  Read Full

 

There are three well-documented parts of the brain: (1) reptilian; (2) mid-brain; and (3) forebrain. They are like the layers of an onion, with the reptilian brain being at the center.

Jennifer Dobson  |  Teaching  |  0 comments  |  25 views  |  Read Full

 

People who do not work in the educational system are often surprised when they learn about the tenure system. After all, in most professions a person is held accountable for their skills, initiative, and effectiveness, regardless of how long they have been employed.

Dirk McKee  |  Young Learners  |  0 comments  |  33 views  |  Read Full

 

There is never an age when you should stop learning. You may have gone through high school and college and started your career, but that does not mean that you are done learning new things. In fact, you should try to learn until the day that you die. One thing that can help you learn more and that can also improve your life and your career is to improve your vocabulary.

Jennifer Dobson  |  Other  |  0 comments  |  33 views  |  Read Full

 

Public education is receiving more and more money year after year, but is the money really being spent in a way that is benefiting your child and improving their education? Are test scores improving, and if they are is it because students are actually getting a better education or are the tests just getting easier?