by Ronald Fitzgerald, D.Ed.
Jul 13, 2009
Other 3685 Views
TQM is a philosophy and system for continuously improving the services and/or products offered to customers. Now that the technologies of transportation and communication have replaced national economic systems with a global economy, nations and businesses that do not practice TQM can become globally non-competitive rather rapidly. This march towards non-competitiveness can be avoided if citizens are helped to become TQM practitioners. Therefore, the potential benefits of TQM in a school, district or college are very clear:
by Ronald Fitzgerald, D.Ed.
Jul 13, 2009
Learning Methodology 3863 Views
Are you aware of this reality? - - "95% of all that has ever been known about the physiological workings of the brain has been discovered in the last ten years." - - International Brain Dominance Review; Vol. 7, No. 1, 1990. Unfortunately, more than 18 years after the above observation, all colleges and school systems have not yet helped their teachers and parents to use powerful new research on how students learn.
Jul 11, 2009
Classroom Management 5536 Views
The ideal time to check who's in class is when the teacher has provided some input and the students are ready to start the activity. Since students have already connected with the academic focus of your lesson plan, they won't be distracted. Teachers do not necessarily need to call out names. Just a simple head check should take you only a few minutes.
Jul 11, 2009
Classroom Management 5139 Views
A teacher is also a manager. Whether you are a new or seasoned teacher, you are expected to hold a class of thirty five students from the minute you close the door to the minute you exit. So what is the secret behind classroom management?
Jul 11, 2009
Business English 3559 Views
"Increase & Decrease" pioneers ELT training in one very important aspect: its high emphasis on numbers English. By numbers English, we are not just referring about stating numbers correctly. Instead, we are talking about the words around the numbers: what are they, how they are used, what do they mean.
Jul 10, 2009
Grammar 3224 Views
Know about important English Grammar in an easy way. We will provide you with some important English Grammar along with examples to understand the grammar points easily.
Jul 9, 2009
Tutoring/Home School 2738 Views
I just read a newspaper article that discussed the difficulty parents have when helping their kids with their homework. Some communities are actually offering classes in the subjects their children are studying so that parents can supplement their kids' in-school learning at home. I won't cite the article, because I think it missed the point.
Jul 9, 2009
Other 3136 Views
"When you're working in a school," she said, "stay away from the teachers' lounge." Despite having nothing to do with teaching language arts, this is the best advice I ever received.
Jul 8, 2009
Classroom Materials 3285 Views
In support of growing environmental concerns, the federal government and many states are funding green schools. Many of these eco-friendly schools are experimenting with everything from solar and wind energy sources, recycled building materials, and natural lighting to using green products and pesticides, implementing energy efficient technology and incorporating environmental issues in curriculum.
Jul 8, 2009
Grammar 3785 Views
English Grammar - 6 Tips For ESL Learners