Mar 2, 2010
Lesson Planning 6030 Views
Why do subject matter experts (SMEs) immediately latch on to lecture as their instructional method of choice? Well, first of all, lecture is still the predominant method in most higher educational settings.
Mar 2, 2010
Lesson Planning 4465 Views
Why do subject matter experts (SMEs) immediately latch on to lecture as their instructional method of choice? Well, first of all, lecture is still the predominant method in most higher educational settings. Second, since the SMEs are the recognized experts, they believe that it is their job to present information to the learners. Third...
Feb 24, 2010
Classroom Management 5085 Views
Many new teachers find themselves overwhelmed by the diverse behaviors and personalities in their classrooms. Teacher prep courses often do not equip teachers with adequate strategies for classroom management. Here are 5 foolproof tips to control behavior and maximize instructional time in your classroom.
When I first thought about teaching English in a foreign country many of my friends said to me I shouldn't bother getting a certificate to teach, most private students don't ask to see it, and getting a job in an academy restricts your ability to travel. Well I disregarded their advice and applied for a place on a CELTA course, I spent a lot of time preparing for the course, and then found myself working 80 hours a week for weeks to get my CELTA.
Feb 21, 2010
Tutoring/Home School 2706 Views
Parents need to weigh their choices in the education of their children. When they study it out they may find that the best education may not always come from what they first assume will be best.
Feb 21, 2010
Lesson Planning 4280 Views
Select an activity that can effectively achieve the desired learning level. To assist the SMEs with the first factor, provide them with some suggestions regarding the range of learning activities that can be effectively used to accomplish specific learning levels.
Feb 21, 2010
Study Skills 3128 Views
At the present the simple multiplication skills of very many pupils are “good-for-nothing”, and our children are getting worse and worse at the skills. If the situation is not changed, then, maybe, very soon we will be forced to say that most pupils cannot perform simple multiplication.
Discipline problems usually occur when students are faced with a complicated task and don't know what to do. Teachers can offset a majority of discipline related issues by monitoring how well their students absorb the information. You want to engage your English language learners (ELLs) so they are constantly on-task even if they don't know a lot of English.
Feb 19, 2010
Teaching Methodology 5703 Views
What's this -- classroom assistants must learn to do nothing? Is this crazy talk or what? No, not crazy -- totally serious. It's is often extremely beneficial when managing children's behaviour to stand back and do nothing.
Feb 19, 2010
Adults 2862 Views
This article outlines the Scheme of Work document which is used initially to promote a learning opportunity at a local adult education college. It should identify a number of key requirements and helps funders to decide if the project is feasible or not.