An RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) certification is a highly coveted designation. The RCFE is a California requirement to operate a food and care facility. Anyone who works in these places in elderly care must be certified. Those who administer them must be too. The manager certification is called RCFE Administrator certification. Due … Read more
The subject of rational equations is a gateway to precalculus. It should be taught with great care and interest. Many students find this topic quite difficult and cannot understand the concept behind it. The main reason for this difficulty is that it brings together difficult subjects like fractions, quadratic equations, and rates of change. In … Read more
Many teachers dedicate the first class reunion to a general description of the course and its requirements, and after answering questions about the course, either start the class or dismiss the class early. But there are many things you can do on day one to bond with students, prepare them for the term paper, and … Read more
The digital age has proven useful in so many ways, from connecting with people far away, near and dear, to being able to learn like we’ve never done before. Online personal finance courses are a great way to stay current on managing your budget and financial future, and these free, easy-to-use courses are a great … Read more
Perhaps you are new to teaching in Arizona and have just been told by your principal or staff representative that you need a structured 45-hour English immersion course. Maybe you knew all along that you were in your teacher prep program and you put it off for as long as possible. Anyway, if you’re reading … Read more
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
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
John Travolta, Tom Cruise and other Hollywood stars have credited the Church of Scientology with correcting their dyslexic reading problems. How did the church do that? I am not a member of the Church of Scientology and have never been. I have read excerpts from the L. Ron Hubbard books and other Church of Scientology … Read more
Tailor-made course packages give university teachers enormous freedom in course design. Unlike traditional textbooks, course packages can take any form and be tailored to almost any subject, teaching method, or educational goal. These qualities, combined with their affordable cost, make course packages very popular with college educators. Aside from the cost, however, many university students … Read more
Assessment is a way of finding out if learning has taken place, but it is also necessary to assess your learners’ entry behaviors/understanding and to check whether the objectives have been met. In this article, based on an assignment created as part of my PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) course, I … Read more