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Moon Phase Lesson Plan for Elementary-Age Students

by David Rose

Oct 2, 2008 Lesson Planning 9238 Views

_notregistered/art_376_2233e118cc~.gif Understanding the phases of the moon can be a tricky concept for a child in elementary school. There are many different aspects of the phases of the moon that children should learn. A moon phase lesson plan should be educational, yet fun so the students can better understand the lesson they are taught.
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What does this inexplicable tutor want?

by Francis Dower

Oct 2, 2008 Tutoring/Home School 2510 Views

Many students around the world face in their opinion with insurmountable challenges- to design and successfully complete their writing assignments. Whatever task you face whatever type of paper you are assigned with and whatever program you are enrolled at, one should always remember that...
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Jazz up your English with Fresh and Lively Idioms

by Linda Correli

Oct 2, 2008 Grammar 3693 Views

_notregistered/art_379_b1529a927c~.jpg English language is loaded with non-standard phrases, which rooted so deeply in its vocabulary that at times cannot be distinguished from the accepted Standard English terms. On the one hand, they jazz up the language of native speakers, making it very lively, natural, and authentic.
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Teaching English to Children in Japan is Easy with the Right Tools

by Craig Desorcy

Oct 3, 2008 English as a Foreign Language (EFL) 6633 Views

_notregistered/art_380_c74372d187~.jpg Kids have the attention span of an ant! Why wouldn't they? They have everything they could ever want given to them in a New York second. Your biggest competition in keeping their attention is their GAMEBOY and GAMECUBE and that is some REAL competition.
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Blindfold Activities in the TEFL Classroom

by William Sullivan

Oct 3, 2008 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) 8096 Views

_notregistered/art_382_57dd962020~.jpg One method of creating a genuine information gap is through the use of blindfold activities. Blindfolds can be employed in a variety of ways in the TEFL/foreign language classroom to foster a truly communicative and student-centered approach to learning. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
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From A Teacher\\\'s Perspective: How To Talk To Teens About Their Cell

by H.A. Brempell

Oct 4, 2008 Classroom Management 4565 Views

_notregistered/art_383_94cdda9a45~.jpg Melissa text messages her friend Nancy during a Macbeth exam in their fourth period English class: "4 iz B. No tchr cant c me ok. Meet u out front @ 3. L8tr!" Many professionals within the educational field would probably agree that cell phones do distract teens in class.
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Help! My Classroom Is Out Of Control! How To Control The Uncontrollabl

by Ruth Wells

Oct 5, 2008 Classroom Management 5234 Views

_notregistered/art_386_148c1cfbac~.gif "They're yelling." "They're disrespectful." "They're rude." "They're inattentive." "They're off task." "They're side-talking." Does that describe your class or group? If it does, you're not alone. Those are the nonstop complaints we've been hearing at our workshops and at Live Expert Help on our web site.
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How To Begin the First Day of School With Class!

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Oct 6, 2008 Teaching 3725 Views

The first day of school is always exciting. It can be a bit frightening as well, both for the teacher and the student. Everyone wants to make a good first impression and it can only happen once. Here are some suggestions for that first day you may want to consider. For me this has been a wonderful way to start out the school year.
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Stop the Homework Fights: Work Smarter, Not Harder

by Mira Halpert M.Ed.

Oct 6, 2008 Tutoring/Home School 2877 Views

_notregistered/art_390_1f81f83817~.gif Jen had reached her wit's end. After a long day at work, she used to look forward to coming home and spending time with her kids, even if it was just the time in the car on the way to soccer practice. Lately, homework fights had killed any "quality" out of the quality time they spent together.
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Teaching Abroad: A Guide to the Basics

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Oct 7, 2008 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) 5880 Views

_notregistered/art_394_6bf2881e3b~.jpg Teaching English as foreign language (or second language) is an excellent option for visiting new parts of the world. Because English is commonly used for diplomacy, higher education, business and technology, English teachers and classes are in high demand around the worldwide.
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