Aug 22, 2011
Teaching 3337 Views
As an educator or a member of the education field, continuous learning is important in order to avoid career stagnation. You need to have a solid career development goal in order to ensure that your career will go beyond the typical static experience in this particular work environment. That is why you always have to take advantage of opportunities that will allow you to proceed forward and maximize both your learning and career options. Taking additional courses, trainings, and professional development sessions are often the most practical options to prevent becoming stagnant in the field of education because these are the key steps toward achieving horizontal and or vertical movement in your career.
Aug 22, 2011
Classroom Management 3578 Views
It has often been said that corralling a classroom of students for any length of time – whether it is 55 minutes or five minutes – to focus on a new learning topic is like herding cats. This seems to hold even truer in the higher grade levels, where the old stand-by of “1-2-3-STOP” to get everyone to settle down and listen is no longer effective.
Aug 21, 2011
Young Learners 4040 Views
A child's early years are a time of rapid development and learning. It is the time when their creative, social, intellectual, and communicational skills first start to take shape and research has found that technology can play a great role in a child's early development. While it isn't a good idea to set kids loose on a computer before they're 3 years old, the preschool years (from 3 to 5) are the perfect time to let them begin their relationship with technology.
Aug 21, 2011
Classroom Materials 2963 Views
When you want to deliver a survey to a group of people, such as a body of students, it is necessary to remember that this is just like giving a speech. You will want to introduce yourself and your mission to them so that they will be familiar with you and your means. An introduction is always important, so that you will gain familiarity with your students and their parents to help them feel secure about participating in your survey.
Aug 21, 2011
Speaking/Listening 4783 Views
There are many countries around the world that are beginning to place a higher priority on learning English. Independent English teaching companies are springing up around the world rapidly, and it is difficult to live in a foreign city without seeing a number of English schools and companies. ...
Aug 21, 2011
Study Abroad 2876 Views
A number of routes exist for a student that is interested in studying abroad, be they a high school or university student. The educational institution that the student is involved with will likely have exchange programs that they already work with. Thus the first step is to get in touch with ...
Aug 21, 2011
Study Skills 2619 Views
Are you still searching for them? The active study techniques for high school? Well, then you're not alone. I know that because I was a high school student once. And I know how hard it is to get good results at subjects we don't like.
Have you ever considered teaching English as a second language (ESL)? Whether you’re seeking to augment your teaching career or transition from your present profession into a teaching career, you’ll find that teaching ESL is a great choice that offers outstanding travel and employment opportunities, both within the United States and abroad.
Aug 12, 2011
Teaching Methodology 4869 Views
In the 80s, as a music teacher for kids with labels and diagnoses, it was my joy to have had the forethought to have school systems buy mixing equipment and teach students how to use it. Was this outside-the-box education, or did I view the current trend and make it part of the classroom experience?
Not every ESL teacher has to create their own curriculum but there are some positions that do require it. Teaching ESL as well as taking the position of supervisor or as a creative designer for the curriculum are some positions that might require you to write a curriculum. When this is a part ...
