In this next decade of the 21st century, a good, well-rounded education could mean the difference between an evolving future or one dependent on low-wage employment and spells of unemployment. One reason the current boom in private and online education is a sector that continues to expand. What are the seven current trends in education? … Read more
Online driver education courses incorporate text, video and animation to create an engaging and interactive online experience. The lessons include all the traditional driving safety information like the correct method to overtake another vehicle. They also offer some additional helpful information on how to deal with accidents, emergencies on the highway or how to safely … Read more
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
Use authentic materials? When asked why they rely heavily on coursebooks for teaching English, among a variety of other reasons, available authentic materials seem inadequate. The main reasons for this “unsuitability” can be mentioned: o Improper material level o Too difficult o Too long or too short o Use of grammar or language o Irrelevance … Read more
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
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
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
There are several costs associated with both a DUI arrest and a DUI conviction. Here is a list of some of the common expenses associated with a DUI: Higher insurance premiums– If you’re convicted of a drunk driving, your auto insurance rates will go up. This is because the insurance company classifies you as a … Read more
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