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Education > Non-Traditional College Students Tips for success as a part-time student: 1 of 12
For whatever reason, and the list is long, many people decide to finish their schooling on a part time basis. It doesn't matter the reason, what is important is that you are attending college, on a part time basis, and you need to make certain things work out. It is important for you to succeed as a part time student so you ... More..
Education > Youth Mentoring Does tutoring in school work the same as mentoring?: 1 of 7
As we grow up we all face a myriad of different challenges. Some of the challenges are problems, some are perceived problems, and others are merely bumps in the road. All of us have been through it; we have all grown up. We have an idea of what may have helped us or what we could have had that we didn't; we know where we wen... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Should college education be available to the many or reserved for the few?: 6 of 36
I was fortunate enough to be able to attend college. I did so only through the assistance of work-study, the National Defense Student Loan (NDSL) program, and several other financial aid services. Sure, I was broke; so was my family. I was the last of 13 children, my Dad had died some years earlier and it was just my Mom and... More..
Education > Homework & Testing Games for teaching vocabulary in the classroom: 1 of 6
I've been told the English language is one of the most difficult languages to learn. I know some of the idiosyncrasies of the English language can be confusing; the ones we all know. For instance for, four and fore. How do you teach those? However difficult, it will all be new to the new reader. Just the idea "new" can equat... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Is a college degree necessary for success?: 12 of 52
Am I successful if I am happy? Am I successful if I want for nothing? Is there a number we can put on an annual salary that tells me I am successful? Success is a state of mind; it cannot be quantified. Those who have, quite often want more. So, are they successful, if they still want something else? Success is reaching a go... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) Classroom management techniques for elementary school classes: 5 of 15
Classrooms have so many things that have to be done in such a short amount of time. There are objectives to meet, targets to reach, goals to establish and surpass and all while the student is learning. To get everything done, and in an organized fashion, the classroom has to be managed. To manage something we direct its acti... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) Dealing with a tragedy in the elementary school classroom: 4 of 11
I will never forget his name. I can't repeat it for just the sound of it sends a blurred chill through my mind. His was a lonely lot. He was ahead of his time yet living in the past. He was the personification of the fabled, fictitious, witch that lived in the old empty house at the end of the street. He was my age, but some... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) Great art projects for the elementary school classroom: 2 of 5
Keep restless kid's hands busy and you've made students of them. Art in most any form is an ideal way to get a child's attention and participation. Everybody likes to make things and children are no different. The results are their reward. There are many art projects proven to get children involved both physically and mental... More..
Education > Learning Styles & Skills Math games for the elementary school classroom: 3 of 7
Many don't realize it but Math can really be fun. Math was made for exploration and toying with. The way numbers work with one another simply begs for games to be made and played. Math can be so clever as to make learning tools seem as though they are games. For instance; 1) MULTIPLICATION TABLE: You will need 1/4 inch ruled... More..
Education > Special Education Should we accelerate America's brightest students?: 2 of 4
I have often wondered why some students get straight A, perfect grades with so little effort, yet they remain in the same class as the struggling student. Why haven't they been noticed and removed to a special, over-achieving class? I would think the aggressive acceleration of students who have an innate ability to excel wou... More..