Articles written by Rachelle de Bretagne in Education

Where Knowledge Rules

What is Helium

About me - Rachelle de Bretagne

As a Senior Steward on the Helium site, I am here to help members in the development of their Helium experience, and am very approachable by any members experiencing difficulty on the site.

Never hesitate to ask. If I can possibly help you enjoy your experience

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Education > Reading & Writing Skills Encouraging reading and writing skills: 1 of 22
Children live in a world of opportunity though often do not achieve simply because life skills such as reading and writing have been presented to them in a manner which alienates them from being enthusiastic. Forced to read text beyond their understanding or life skills, or to write things which they believe to serve no purp... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Factors involved in assessing how much a culture values the education of its children: 1 of 22
How much a culture values of the education of its children will depend upon many aspects, none of which can be dismissed in the equation. In an ideal world, equal opportunities would be available for all. The world we live in isn't equal, and cultural values differ simply because the resources available to one country are di... More..
Education > College Life How to reduce stress in college: 1 of 15
College presents the student with opportunity. It also presents them with a new environment, new hopes and expectations. Things don't always go as the student anticipates, and the stress felt by students is very real and can be addressed by being prepared to talk. This article is about the different elements of college life ... More..
Education > Learning Styles & Skills How to become an effective reading support teacher: 1 of 14
Becoming a reading support teacher asks for various qualifications. This depends upon the school, country, age and skills of the children being assisted. It has been recognized that reading support programs help the mainstream teacher to concentrate on the subject matter rather than on the particular weaknesses of individual... More..
Education > Homework & Testing How to help your child with English: 1 of 13
Language skills begin at home. A child learns their first words and parents are delighted. The delight doesn't have to stop after the formation of a child's first words. There is a whole new world of discovery to enjoy with your children in their learning of language and this article is written in an attempt to help parents ... More..
Education > Learning Styles & Skills Tips to help children understand math concepts: 1 of 13
Children can take to math like ducks to water if the approach is a practical one which starts from early childhood. A parent can influence their attitude to understanding the complexity of the subject by various means, and this article is written for those who want to instill those values in their children which will help th... More..
Education > Alternative Education (Other) How teachers benefit from using the Teachers Without Borders Teacher Network: 1 of 13
Teachers Without Borders was founded by Kevin Ryan in order to offer service to any area of the world, and to give resources teachers to help to strengthen the quality of education offered within any geographical location. No matter where in the world teachers are located, the help which is available to solve problems and to... More..
Education > Special Education Techniques for building trust and understanding with ESL learners: 1 of 13
Children who enter an ESL classroom do so with a label. It is hardly surprising that many feel out of place and very afraid of the lessons they are to be taught. Stepping away from their home background and the language they have grown up with, many will have already experienced the traumatic experience of being made fun of ... More..
Education > Homework & Testing How to help a child with special projects: 1 of 12
Home projects for children are popular parts of school homework, and many children turn to their parents to help them to complete their projects. From primary school, all the way through to college, the home project has a very important role, in that it reinforces something learned within the school and allows a child to pro... More..
Education > Special Education How teachers can use art and music education to help children heal from trauma and crisis: 2 of 22
Art and music are media which are commonly used to help children heal following trauma and crisis. The idea of using these forms of media is well grounded, since they allow the child to let out feelings which they have no other way of releasing. Trauma and crisis take many forms, though the universal acceptance that art and ... More..