In my experience the “epiphanies of learning” or the moments of spontaneous intellectual clarity, so valued by those of us committed to teaching and learning, are far more abundant and well articulated in the classrooms. While educational and cognitive psychologists are quick to define “insight,” little empirical research is available to assess its occurrence in the classroom setting. More often than not the methodology employed to document change in student understanding and insight involves an approach that privileges the teacher’s
Many teachers devote the first class meeting to giving a general description of the course and its requirements and, after answering questions about the course, either begin to lecture or dismiss the class early. But there are many things you can do on the first day that will help establish rapport with the students, prepare them for the semester’s work, and generate excitement about the course subject matter. According to surveys of undergraduates, students want to know two kinds of
Introduction There is ongoing debate on talent verses hardwork, in terms of which of the two is best consider, explore, and grow to thrive in unpredictable economic times. The author shows why talent counts more than hardwork. However, in doing so, it is pertinent that the reader understands role of handwork in talent development. Talent is widely understood as natural endowment or acquired skill that facilitates exceptional performance on a given task. On the other hand, hardwork is consistent effort exerted on a given
There are some English-speaking countries globally, which term cracking IELTS mandatory for the people traveling there. It is an exam that tests the competence of the people in the English language to survive in these English-speaking countries and make a promising career for themselves. You have to score the required bands in the IELTS exam to make a fruitful stay in the country. There are some English-speaking countries globally, which term cracking IELTS mandatory for the people traveling there. It is
Images of the school administrator have been shaped over the past century by various ideas serving to focus practice. While the behavioral sciences image that influenced preparation curricula after World War II has lost its luster, the earlier managerial perspective that sees the school as a system of production remains, pervading educational reforms. This perspective appears in current pressures to measure and assess performance and in expectations that adjusting instructional strategies will improve learning outcomes. However, this view overlooks the
By Author: Yogendra Shinde Staff motivation teaching is vital to each and every business. This ought to be a regular part of any teaching program. To be able to perform their jobs successfully, workers must be encouraged. What does a good employee motivation training program include? There are many key components to an effective system. First, it must deal with the requirements of the workers. As an example, engineers do not actually need sales teaching. Facilities Management does not need marketing skills.
By Author: Elise Simpson Do you think your child has a reading problem? Well, several parents around the world notice their children struggling with reading. Fortunately, this is not something that cannot be resolved. With a little bit of your help and by getting quality assistance of a teacher utilising teaching resources, your child will do just fine. All it takes is a bit of resilience and time. If you are not absolutely sure whether your child faces a reading problem,
Do we really believe that every child can succeed? How does the view that a child’s potential is limited affect our ability to reach that child and inhibit his growth and academic success? The largely unexplored, and in some cases erroneous, beliefs held by many mainstream educators have resulted in ineffective and even damaging educational practice. The way we view students and learning affects what we teach, how we teach, and ultimately, student learning. Some teachers design curricula as if
As an educator, do you believe the process of grading or evaluating students’ work is always completed in a fair manner? Are you able to maintain a strict sense of objectivity as you evaluate learning activities completed by your students? I’ve thought about this recently as I reviewed the levels of a scoring guide given to me to complete for a written assignment. While the wording was seemingly different between these levels, there is still an element of subjectivity to the
Here are a couple of errors that one can easily avoid when kickstarting their career. Not being observant In the words of Dr. Seuss, “There are so many things you can learn about. But you’ll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut.” It is important to have a keen sense of what is happening around you. Being observant helps one improve their decision-making skills and communicate better. As a result, noteworthy observational skills will make you a better job hunter
