Why should you use Socratic Seminars in your health education class?

What is a Socratic Seminar? A Socratic seminar is a formal discussion on a topic in which the leader asks open-ended questions. During Socratic Seminar, students listen carefully to the comments of others, think critically, and articulate their own thoughts and their responses to the thoughts of their peers. Students learn to work collaboratively and … Read more

Equal Education For All American Students

This essay argues that schools for most of the 20th century constructed several categories of “dissimilarity” or different ability, and that these categories were created or soon appropriated to mean “children who cannot study together”. Important evidence accumulated throughout the century, but particularly over the last twenty years, shows that school categories that favor children’s … Read more

Moving to San Diego? The best kept secret of free continuing education

Are you moving to San Diego and want to learn one of the country’s best kept secrets? Moving to San Diego has many wonderful surprises in store for you to learn more about the city. Most people are familiar with the beautiful beaches, perfect 70-degree weather, and exciting nightlife that the Gaslamp District offers. However, … Read more

Educational bingo for teachers

Most teachers are always looking for challenging and engaging things for their students to do in class. Activities that encourage participation in class discussions are always particularly welcome. Ideally, classroom activities are also fun – which is one of the reasons why games are so popular – although of course we must never forget that … Read more

A framework for the development of an initial education and training program for teachers

This framework could be used by institutions as a catalyst for the discussion, development and implementation of a teacher education and training programme. The following areas should make up the content of the framework. A. Program (Values). Clearly state the ideals of the program that underpin the achievement of goals and serve as a guide … Read more