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
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
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
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
There is no shortcut to becoming a physical education teacher. To stay motivated as a teacher, you must motivate your students by constantly challenging and encouraging them to achieve their physical goals. A physical education teacher must conduct their own professional development to keep up with the times and learn new techniques to motivate their … Read more
One of the most common questions about online nursing education is about the difference between CE, CEU and CNE. This is a source of confusion for both new nurses and experienced professionals and the aim here is to clear this up once and for all. Many people try to use the terms interchangeably. Although each … 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
Never underestimate the importance of education when it comes to getting the job of your dreams. Some people know exactly what they want to be when they “grow up” and where, while others take the time to decide what career they want to pursue. Getting good grades in high school is imperative in order to … 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
Would you like to take a course at MIT, one of the most respected technology schools in the world? You don’t have to have near-perfect SAT scores, you don’t have to have a 4.0 GPA, you don’t have to pay the $50,000 in tuition — in fact, you don’t even have to be an enrolled … Read more