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Constructivism is simply an idea -- based upon scientific study and observation -- about just how folks learn. It claims that individuals construct...
Benefits of Using Poetry in Language Learning
Educational benefits of using poetry Poetry could be used as a medium to teach language as it shows a path to teach basic language skills. Some of...
Highlighted Key Writing Guidelines for ESL Foundation Learners
"True teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing,...
Why Effective Teachers Have Minimal Classroom Problems
Effective classroom teachers tend to have strengths in classroom management efforts. Teachers who know how to manage their classrooms create an...
Spoken Discourse Analysis in the Classroom
~~It can be said that a lot of what happens during the lesson in the act of teaching is unknown by the teacher, this is because teachers are often...
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5 Creative Ways to Decorate Your Classroom Bulletin Board This Winter
Back to school, fall leaves, Thanksgiving and Christmas all easily lend themselves to great decorating themes, but what to do when those are over...
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Bulletin boards have long been existent in campuses. They have proven to be such versatile and useful aids in both the learning and teaching...
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For a small minority, writing report cards isn't a big deal. But most teachers generally dread report card writing time. Completing the comment...
The Most Useful American Business Words
The Most Useful American Business Words: Here's a list that will come in handy for any student enrolled in an English as a Second Language (ESL)...
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The Importance of Educational Toys in Child Development
At a certain phase of early age development, children seem to be inseparable from their toys. Although the basic purpose of toys is to simply...
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Okay, so you have read about Task Based Learning and you have been swayed at least enough to give it a go? Next step is planning your first TBL...
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