Elementary Teacher Training

Elementary school teachers have a significant impact when it comes to fostering the development and learning of young children. They play a crucial role in providing an appropriate experience for young learners with different learning needs. To develop the sensitivity, a kindergarten teacher or prospective primary school teacher needs to be thoroughly trained to work … Read more

Cognitive and behavioral learning theories

Here is a brief introduction to cognitive and behavioral learning theories Behavioral learning theories suggest that learning results from pleasant or unpleasant experiences in life, while cognitive learning theories suggest that learning is based on mental processes. As a warning against becoming too governed by one set of educational principles, Johnson (2003) suggests that a … Read more

Interactive technology in health education

Healthcare professionals are under pressure to remember, use and absorb increasing amounts of new or changing information. This surge has resulted in new and improved computerized tools for many healthcare activities and an explosion in the market for tools used in the instruction and training of healthcare workers. This article explains the use of interactive … Read more

How does learning a foreign language help with cultural awareness?

Contrary to popular belief, learning a foreign language is not just about being able to speak it. It’s about understanding and experiencing another culture and society and thereby broadening one’s own view and view of the world. Many aspiring language learners grossly underestimate what it means to be culturally aware. No matter how familiar you … Read more

New teaching and learning models

While parents and communities emphasize the importance of students having access to technology, focusing primarily on students is a mistake. In order for the educational enterprise to adequately adapt to our new world, we need to invest in teacher training to integrate technology into the curriculum. School districts often use staff development opportunities to train … Read more

MOOC Analytics: What Corporate Training Can Learn From Big Data

What parts of your exercise program are most or least effective? When are your employees really engaged and when are they dreaming? Which training sessions/simulations/assessments/employee actions are most associated with learning? How does training affect the success of your employees and your organization? Would you like to be able to answer these questions? According to … Read more

New Teachers Are Receiving Support, Orientation, And Formal Training

As teacher shortages reach crisis proportions, the country’s schools are struggling with a double burden of hiring well-prepared new teachers and keeping them from leaving the profession. Many schools, particularly in urban areas, have turned to formal training and support programs for prospective teachers to ease the crucial first year for many, according to a … Read more

TEFL Certification And Training Options For Teaching English Abroad

The different types of TEFL certification available make it important to research all possible options before learning to teach English as a second language. Since there are many types of classes, you can usually find one that suits both your timing and the method you prefer to teach. Historically there have been two ways to … Read more