Education > High School Humanities How to prepare a child for high school

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Helping your child maneuver from middle school to high school is very simple in theory. In practice, it requires consistency, restraint, and patience. Let's break this transition into three manageable parts of the greater whole. SET REASONABLE AND CONSTRUCTIVE EXPECTATIONS During middle school, you must have developed som... More..

Education > Education (Other) How effective is information technology (IT) in schools?

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Information Technology is as useful as the student allows it to be. Let's face it, students will learn only what they endeavor to learn. It is a cerebral relationship that every individual must make with his or her own brain. Teachers are simply resources and guides, a link, so to speak between a student's potential and a stu... More..

Arts & Humanities > Classical Literature & Mythology Greek mythology: The early race of heroes

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Greek mythology reflects humanity at its best and at its worst. The demigods, part human, part god (often fathered by Zeus) were a mixture of both, most often highlighted in their acts of hubris, or perceived arrogance. Though earlier myths focused more on the principal gods-Zeus, Hera, Athene, etc.-later myths turned to the ... More..

Education > High School Humanities Teaching Shakespeare to students: Nontraditional approaches

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Having taught high school English for over ten years, and absolutely loving it, especially my Shakespeare lessons and the students who participated, I can assure you that it is not as difficult as it may seem. Think of Shakespeare as a entertainment, a creative exercise and let your imagination take you away. I have seen w... More..

Education > High School Humanities Using portfolios to enhance the learning process in high school

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Portfolio assessment is an innovative and potentially advantageous approach to observing student performance. For over ten years, I taught using this assessment with great success. When used appropriately, portfolio assessment is an important tool, albeit only one among many, in the teacher's toolbox. Having used criterion-r... More..

Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans Exposing the unscrupulous practices of the mortgage broker

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The Professional Mr. and Mrs. Smith were a very nice couple, well-earned and educated. It almost pained me to see them sign their name at the bottom of the mortgage agreement. Almost. After so many documents, I knew they would gloss over the fine print and adjustable arm. Everyone did. Mrs. Smith paused before the endle... More..

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